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Ryann O'Keefe Obituary
September 30, 2021
Ryann O'Keefe, 43, of Branford, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2021. Born on June 13, 1978, a daughter to Patrick M. and Deborah L. (Kinney) O'Keefe. In addition to her parents, Ryann is survived by her son Gannon P. O'Keefe; brother James P. O'Keefe; sister-in-law Heather Admans and Tara Grestini; nephews Kyle P. O'Keefe, Samuel Grestini and Trevor Admans; nieces Ashlynn D. O'Keefe and Alexis Admans; and Grandfather William C. Kinney.
Ryann was predeceased by her grandparents Joseph E. and Marion D. O'Keefe and Lois Burr (Kinney) McDermott; as well as aunt Lisa L. Kinney.
Ryann was nearing twenty years of service with Amtrak, New Haven Terminal, where she worked as a locomotive engineer. A graduate of The Milford Academy, class of 1996, Ryann loved all things outdoors. Her favored pastime was spent camping, fishing, and hiking with her nieces, nephews, along with all their friends, as they set out their various adventures. Ryann enjoyed her numerous train excursions to The Big Apple and Bean Town.
Ryann will be eternally missed by all her many O'Keefe and Kinney relatives, as well as her cherished friends. As the locomotive conductors exclaim, "Here we go!"
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 6 from 4 – 8 p.m., at West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 10 o'clock in Our Lady of Victory Church. Interment will follow. To leave an online condolence for Ryann's family, please visit our website, www.westhavenfuneral.com.
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Jennifer DiPaolo
October 13, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of her passing. I haven't seen her in a long time but only have good memories of her. She was so sweet and easy to talk to. Will be praying for all of you during this very rough time.
Salwa jaser
October 7, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss.Ryan will be missed rip Ryan.prayers to your family!
Pierre Lynch
October 7, 2021
I worked with Ryan and she was a wonderful person to work with ,God be with her and this family
Skarlos family
October 6, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss. You´re entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sally Lee
October 6, 2021
I am soooo heartbroken about Ryann´s passing. I met Ryann a number of years ago at our 7am meeting. She would always call her son before we all got together to start our day with hope and belief. My prayers are with all of you!
Melissa Roberts Brown
October 6, 2021
My heart is broken in a million pieces for RyAnn´s family and all that loved her. Once upon a time, she was my ride or die
Tom Oldfield
October 5, 2021
I'm very sorry,I worked with Ryann,she was a good person
Ken and Diane Sullivan. Orlando Fl.
October 4, 2021
To Pat and Debi and the Entire O´Keefe clan, our heartfelt condolences. God bless Ryann and may she Rest In Peace.
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