THOMAS SEAN O'KEEFE

O'KEEFE, Thomas Sean It is with full hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Sean O'Keefe of Boston's Back Bay, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend. Tom passed away peacefully, on December 9, 2025, at the age of 67, with his devoted wife, Patty Sullivan O'Keefe, by his side, following a courageous 15-year journey with complications from Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Tom, known to many as "Tommy O," was born on December 30, 1957, grew up in Westport, CT and graduated from Fairfield Prep. After earning his Bachelor's degree from Boston College and his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, he made Boston his home. Tom became a highly accomplished attorney at John Hancock Insurance Company and later served as General Counsel for the John Hancock Timber Resource Group - credentials he wore lightly because he never needed a title to command a room. He cared deeply about his neighborhood and played a meaningful role in community projects, including the development of Frieda Garcia Park. Tom was renowned for his sharp wit and perfectly timed one-liners, proudly styling himself the "Imperial Comic Wizard." A passionate sports fan, he held Boston College football and basketball season tickets for nearly 50 years, shared Red Sox season tickets for many years, and treasured the memory of taking an at-bat at Fenway Park during a charity event. He loved hosting annual July 4th gatherings on the rooftop deck, happily in charge of the grill. Tom is also survived by his brothers, Robert M. O'Keefe of Ipswich, MA, Kevin P. O'Keefe of Quincy, MA; his sister, Lori E. (John) Huber of Bridgeport, CT; and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert A. and Maura A. O'Keefe. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius of Loyola, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to (https://because.massgeneral.org/TomOKeefe); The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) at (https://www.theaftd.org) For online guest book, driving directions and other helpful information, please visit the website macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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