Thomas E. O’Keefe, Jr., 65, of Hope Garden, Park Street, Attleboro died Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at home. He was the former husband of Elizabeth (Sardinha) O’Keefe of Wakefield, RI.

Born in Attleboro on March 18, 1941, Mr. O’Keefe was a son of Ruth A. (Antaya) O’Keefe of Manchester, New Hampshire and formerly of Attleboro and the late Thomas E. O’Keefe, Sr. who died in 1960.

Mr. O’Keefe was raised in Attleboro and was a graduate of Coyle High School in Taunton. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College and later earned a Master of Arts in Resource Economics from the University of Rhode Island and continued doctorate studies.

During the Vietnam War, Mr. O’Keefe graduated from the U.S. Naval Officer Candidate School at the U.S. Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island and served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Systems Support Activity of the Naval Command in Washington, D.C.

A teacher and a resident of Attleboro most of his life, Mr. O’Keefe also enjoyed music and especially enjoyed playing the clarinet.

In addition to his former wife, Elizabeth, and mother, Ruth, Mr. O’Keefe leaves behind a son: John Michael O’Keefe of Wakefield, RI; two daughters: Donna M. O’Keefe of Charlestown, RI and Michelle E. O’Keefe of Wakefield, RI; two brothers: Myles J. O’Keefe of Raymond, NH and James T. O’Keefe of Attleboro; two sisters: Donna J. Connare and Susan E. Snay, both of Manchester, NH and four nephews.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service with military honors on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11 AM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. Visitation is respectfully omitted. Burial will take place at a later time in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.

On-line guest book for family and friends to express condolences and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas O’Keefe

20 Entries

Michael O'Keefe

March 24, 2007

When I was younger I looked up to Tom as an irreverent/ironic/humorous genuis.

I didn't really get to know him until he got into computers some years ago.

Thru our discussions he became more human to me, but though humanized, he was always an inspiration for the wonderful idea of taking the road least travelled. His pushing of the edges of convention left more room for the less brave of us to move around.

Tom, I salute you.

Jackie Pinheiro

March 24, 2007

TO TOM,
THE "GOOD OLE DAYS"! - PRUDENCE ISLAND, NEWPORT NAVAL BASE, PARTIES, FUN, AND FAMILY..... WHEN WE WERE "YOUNG".

YOU WERE A GREAT GUY AND A GREAT PERSON TO ENGAGE IN A CONVERSATION WITH, ESPECIALLY A CONTROVERSIAL ONE!

LOVE TO ALL, JACKIE (OKEEFE) PINHEIRO

Leonard Haines

March 9, 2007

Dear Tom,
We miss you.
Doris, Conrad & Lenny

Carol (McKinnon) Pelletier

March 8, 2007

Dear Betty,
So sad to learn of Tom death.
Please accept my sympathy.
Carol

Brooke Butcher

March 2, 2007

Michelle, Donna, John, and Betty,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I send my deepest condolances. My love and prayers are with all of you. ALl my love, Brooke

Paul Hargraves

March 1, 2007

Sad to hear the news. Though Tom & I were different in many ways, I always enjoyed our occasional intense, introspective, and often hilarious discussions on what's wrong with the planet and the people on it.

Martha ANTAYA

February 27, 2007

Cousin Tommy,
Your gift of conversation,storytelling and monologue! An artist of words, a unique twist of the storyline to engage all of us rapt listeners. I'll
hear your tales forever, at P.I. and wherever a clarinet plays a soulful
tune.
Martha Antaya

Jerry Valiquette

February 27, 2007

Dear Donna John Michelle and Betty
I am so sorry for your sudden loss.
I will always be there for you whenever you need.
Love, Jerry

Tom Ashley

February 27, 2007

I was sorry to read of Tom's death. Although it has been many years since I have seen any of the O'Keefe family, my memories from PI are very clear and treasured. My thoughts are with all of Tom's family.

Robby & Beth Sardinha

February 27, 2007

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.

A Hope Garden Resident

February 26, 2007

Don't stand by my grave and weep,
For I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond's glint in the snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
In the soft blush of the morning light
I am the swift bird in flight.
Don't stand by my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die.
Unknown Native American Author

Rest In Peace, Tom

elizabeth wright

February 26, 2007

Dear Donna, John and Michelle,
My thoughts and prays are with you. So sorry about your loss. Although I have never met your father, I have met his children. He must have good gene's to have created such spectacular children. He has given all of us the gift of you.
take good care of you,
Love always,
Liz

Joe Sardinha

February 26, 2007

To Betty, John, Donna, and Michelle. We are sorry for your loss.
You're in our prayers,
Joe and Peggy Ann

Sharon and Dan Smith

February 26, 2007

May the peace of God guard your hearts and mind as you struggle with the loss of one so dear to you.

Peggy & Frank Ruggiero

February 25, 2007

Donna, John, and Michelle,

Nothing lends more significance to a man's life than to have left behind such beautiful and wonderful children. We are very proud of the three of you, as your dad no doubt was.

Love,
Auntie Peg and Uncle Frank

Denise Antaya

February 24, 2007

Dear Tommy: Clif, Reid, Paddy & I are so happy to have been able to spend some wonderful holiday feasts with you these past years,... days at PI,...and a few long phone calls, too... You always treated our boys with warmth & diginity, engaging them in many deep conversations. You will always have a special place in our hearts, and an honored place at our table. Keep playing your clarinet...love always, Denise (aka 'Cuz')

Donna, John and Michelle

February 24, 2007

Love and miss you, Daddy.

Albert Marien

February 24, 2007

Dear neighbors from years gone by. I am sorry to hear of your loss and the loss of a childhood friend at a very young age. My prayers are with you all and for Tommy.
Fondly,
Al

SRITAV

February 23, 2007

DONNA, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF
MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF TOM BRING YOU COMFORT

Donna Connare

February 23, 2007

Dear brother Tom....you will always be my big brother...I love you and I know you are now free and at peace ....say hi to Dad for me and of course David too... we will be seeing you soon...sooner than we all think...Rest in the love of God and shine your love on us...Till we meet again...Love your sis "D"

Showing 1 - 20 of 20 results