Gerard V. Keefe

Gerard V. Keefe, 87, of Eastham, passed away in the presence of family Tuesday, May 10, at Cape Cod Hospital in Barnstable. Son of the late Philip and Della (Baldwin) Keefe, Jerry was born, raised, and lived 66 years in Houghs Neck, Quincy. A proud World War II Navy veteran, he participated in the D-Day invasion. A 65-year member of Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 17, Jerry was respected by many tin-knockers for his skills, enthusiasm, and work ethic. He enjoyed sailing on Quincy Bay, the Red Sox, and Cape Cod in the fall. He liked to debate and didnt hesitate to express his opinion on many subjects. He will be lovingly remembered that even as his health and stamina declined, he displayed a positive spirit, a fine sense of humor and concern for the well being of his family, especially his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marion (Marenghi) Keefe; loving father of Mark E. Keefe and wife Janice of Quincy, Marianne Reardon and husband Tom of Plymouth, Lorraine Keefe of Plymouth, Gerard Keefe and wife Lisa (Younie) of Manchester, N.H., Jeffrey Keefe of Quincy; along with nine grandchildren, Ryan, Courtney, Casey, Kirby, Jesse, McKenzie, Joshua, Ami, and Amanda. He is also survived by his sister, Audrey (Keefe) McInerney of Milton; brother, Raymon Keefe and wife Virginia of Quincy. He was the brother of the late Dorothy Guarniere, Kay Interland, Philip Keefe, Virginia Farnham and George Keefe. Cremation by the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth. Burial will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, services will be private. Donations in Gerards memory may be made to Homes for our Troops, 6 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780. For more info and online guest book, please visit www.cartmellfuneralhome.com.