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John McKeon Obituary
March 20, 1927 - April 21, 2023
Passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Mary; loving father of John (Dana), Peter, Colm (Zoilita), Brendan (Kathy), Thomas (Susan), Michael (Kathleen), Kevin (Julie); Caring grandfather of Connor, Riley, Marty, Sinéad, Julia, Jack, Sara, Kevin, Christopher, Brian, Michael, Joe, Sean, Jimmy, Con, Thomas, Liam, Maeve & Niall. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth McKeon, his sister Mary Ellen McGauran, and his brothers Tom and Rev. Michael. He is survived by his brothers, Jim and Raymond.
John was born on March 20, 1927 in Smear, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, Ireland. Losing his mother when he was just 2 years old, John did his best to overcome adversity and hardship in life with a strong work ethic and a devout Catholic faith. After years of working the family farm, and four years in Dublin learning the carpentry trade, John left his beloved homeland in October 1955 for a new life in America.
A proud member of Carpenters Local Union 22, he worked all over San Francisco and knew every street, alley, and easement way before Google Maps. Like many Irish in San Francisco at the time, he frequented dance halls at St Mary's Hospital, the 4th & Clement Dance and the infamous KRB. John soon met Mary Teahan and after a whirlwind 2-year courtship they married on March 3, 1962. They eventually settled on 17th Avenue in the Parkside, raising their seven sons together.
We would like to thank family & friends both near and far for the condolences sent over the past few days. We were so proud to hear phrases like "a true gentleman," "an all-time great," and "a fantastic father and grandfather" that were used to describe him. We agree. He will be greatly missed.
Friends may visit Wednesday 26 April at 10am and a funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am at St. Cecilia Church 2555 17 th Ave., San Francisco. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Marian Morris Harnett
May 4, 2023
Mary and boys and extended family. I remember Johnjoe outside our house in Legga one time he was home and again in the Irish Centre a couple of times I was visiting. He was so handsome and so gentle and always with that welcoming smile. May he rest in peace. Marian Morris Harnett.
Cathy McEntee Massimi
April 30, 2023
Dear Mrs McKeon and all the Family,
I was truly sorry to hear of Mr. McKeon's passing. He was such a sweet man and always had a smile for everyone. I regret that I was unable to attend his services due to travel. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. May He Rest In Peace.
Cathy McEntee Massimi
Katy
April 28, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know you and your family will be in our prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your father was an extraordinary man, and his loss will be felt by many.
Katy
Tony & Clíona McKeon
April 27, 2023
Sending our deepest condolences to Mary & all the McKeon family. We feel lucky to have met John Joe on our trip in 2019. A very dignified and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Therese Goulding Louk
April 25, 2023
To the entire McKeon family: my condolences to all of you at this time. Mr. McKeon was the kindest gentleman. He was a great role model to 7 boys. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this time. Blessings to all!
Therese Goulding Louk
James & Aoife
April 25, 2023
Dear Mary, Johnny, Peter, Colm, Brendan, Thomas, Michael, Kevin and the extended McKeon family, my sincere condolences on the passing of uncle John Joe. I am thinking of you at this difficult time. May John Joe rest in peace.
Mary Jo Feeney
April 24, 2023
Sending love to you Mary and all the family. Such good memories of a lovely man.
Mary JoFeeney and family.
Kathryn Mc Gauran
April 24, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy to Mary and all John Joe's family on his sad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I heard such lovely things about him. He was a special gentleman. May his soul rest in peace.
Mary Russo Carpentieri
April 24, 2023
I grew up down the street from the McKeon family. In all that time, I never saw Mr McKeon angry or yelling, he was always so sweet and caring. I remember him helping us fly kites in the upper school yard and helping us play softball on those rare warm summer nights. What I remember the most is he bought firecrackers for everyone on the block for the 4th of July, every year. He was a very special man. Condolences to Mary and the entire family.
Margaret Mc Nerney (Mc Gauran)
April 24, 2023
Sincere sympathies to Mary, Johnny, Peter, Colm, Brendan, Thomas, Mike, Kevin and all of the McKeon family on the passing of Uncle John Joe. May he rest in peace.
- Margaret Mc Nerney (Mc Gauran, Aughnacliffe)
John Teahan
April 24, 2023
It was an honor to call him my Uncle. Rest in Peace uncle John Joe.
Johnny Teahan
Maria and Steve Balestrieri
April 24, 2023
Micheal, Kathleen, Sean, Jimmy, Con and Thomas,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. May he rest in the palm of God's hand and forever be your guardian angel.
Maria and Steve Balestrieri
Noreen kyne
April 24, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the death of John Joe may he rest in peace
Shane McGauran
April 24, 2023
Sincere condolences to the McKeon family. May John Joe Rest in Peace.
Elaine
April 24, 2023
To dear Mary, Johnny, Peter, Colm, Brendan, Tom, Mike, Kevin, partners and grandchildren,
my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Uncle John Joe was a gentleman and definitely a gentle person. He had such kindness, honesty and integrity. May his bright and shining soul rest in peace.
Liam Flynn
April 24, 2023
Mrs. McKeon, John, Peter,Colm, Brendan, Thomas, Michael, Kevin and all of your family.
Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He will be missed.
Sophie Breall
April 23, 2023
All our sympathy for the McKeons. May he rest in peace.
The Cormack´s
Kathi Wendt
April 23, 2023
Sending condolences to Mary and family. May he rest in peace I remember him as a wonderful father
Margaret Dillon
April 23, 2023
How dearly this man will be missed. A nicer, sweeter man I´ll never know. Mary, I can only imagine the loss of such a wonderful partner in life and I´m truly sorry. Thank God you have a close family and many loving friends around you at this time. My prayers will include all of you. Rest in Heavenly Peace John Jo.
Seán, Grace, Shane and Éanna McGauran
April 23, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Mary, Johnny, Peter, Colm, Brendan, Thomas, Mike, Kevin and all of the McKeon family on the passing of dear Uncle John Joe. He will surely be missed by all those fortunate to know him. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Matt & Bernie McGauran & family Sonnagh
April 23, 2023
Sincere sympathy to all the Mc Keon Families on the death of my uncle John Joe. Rest in Peace.
Elizabeth McGauran
April 23, 2023
Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Johnny, Peter, Colm, Brendan,Thomas,Michael, Kevin, all his Grandchildren, Daughters-in- law, Brothers Jim & Raymond (Ireland). neices and nephews.
on the sad passing of the sad passing of a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother.
Rest in Peace John Joe
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