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1936
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2015
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John O'Keefe Obituary
O'Keefe, 78
Oxford - John R. "Jack" O'Keefe, 78, of Waite Street, died Monday, January 12, 2015, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce M. (Dion) O'Keefe of Oxford; two children, Patty A. O'Keefe of Webster and Scott R. O'Keefe and his wife Karen of Oxford; a brother, Peter O'Keefe of Florida; a sister, Judy Francis of Florida; four grandchildren, Jason Donais, Jadreinne Sanderson and her husband Ryan, Jordan Donais, and Ashley O'Keefe; two great grandchildren, Zia Donais and Jeorgia Sanderson; and many, many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a sister, Jean Chiveney. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Ronayne) O'Keefe, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford in 1957. Jack attended South High School in Worcester. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the U.S.S. Dashiell.
Mr. O'Keefe owned and operated Community Fire and Police Equipment in Webster and Oxford for 29 years, retiring in 1999. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time at the store working with his family. Previously, he worked at the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Jack was a former member of the Oxford Police Department, the Oxford Fire Department, and the Webster Fire Department. He was director of the Civil Defense and was a former treasurer for the Salvation Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 5663 and the American Legion Post 58, both in Oxford. He was a member of St. Roch's Church in Oxford, and was a former member and alter server at Our Lady of the Angels Church in Worcester.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main Street, Oxford. Please meet directly at the church. Calling hours are Monday, January 19, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to Lanessa Extended Care, 751 School St., Webster, MA 01570.
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for John O'Keefe
Lee & Dianne Cahill
January 20, 2015
Joyce and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing, he was such a friendly, funny guy who loved telling us stories about his family he loved so much. He loved being with his grandsons and having a drink with them and them all teasing each other.
He will be missed.
God Bless,
Lee & Dianne
Doreen Emond
January 20, 2015
Joyce & family
My deepest condolences to you and your family on Jacks passing... Please know you are all in my prayers at this difficult time.. God Bless <
Brian
January 19, 2015
My condolences on your loss. Jack was one of the nicest people I knew.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Brian Smith, Ret. Deputy Chief Web. F.D.
Angela (Hanlon) DuDeVoire
January 16, 2015
Joyce and family, I've just opened up the telegram On Line for the first time in a couple weeks and read of Jackie's death and I want to tell you how very sorry I am. I have so many fond memories of Jackie when we attended Gates Lane School together from Kindergarten thru 8th grade. It was so good to see you both at the reunion we had back in 2001. I had just recently asked Dick, Carol, and Cookie about planning another one this year. Please know that my prayers and my love go out to you and your family. He was a wonderful guy! Angie
Bruce Reich
January 16, 2015
One of a kind, he will be missed.
Carol & Mike Baker
January 16, 2015
To The O'Keefe Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Anthony Horanzy
January 15, 2015
My condolences to Joyce, Patty, Scotty
I will forever enjoy the fond memories of Jack for a long time.
Though he was a prankster and loved to play jokes on his friends while he attended to his business when it was on east main street Webster.
But he enjoyed the practical jokes played on him .he never got angry, upset but made sure he would plot a better joke then the one he got at work.
He really enjoyed the sense of humor from many of his friends.
His friends were like a brother to him.
We will miss him but will always enjoy his fellowship of good times we all had with him all those many years in the many uniforms he wore about in the county, even at the bird watchers club every Sunday you could always find him there sharing a story he had heard ...
I can still see him wearing his old RCMP uniform he wore from time to time driving in his well marked SUV.
He was like a ICON.
My sympathy to the O Keefe family.
Tony Horanzy,dcr retired.
Tony Horanzy
January 15, 2015
My condolences to Joyce, Patty, Scotty
I will forever enjoy the fond memories of Jack for a long time.
Though he was a prankster and loved to play jokes on his favorite good friends while he attended to his business when it was on east main street Webster.
It ranged from a shoe box full of baby frogs he gave to a police chief once, those frogs jump all over in the chief office, still today I don't believe all of them was ever caught.
Then he would leave a tire or two in someone else's workplace, pickup truck and their place of residence.
Then he graduated by leaving rubbish bags here and there in the same places.
He was good of rigging a vehicle with a smoke bomb attaches to a fan belt or two.
But in return he got it right back: guys would deliver a dump truck load of old concrete blocks at his business on east main street Webster. Then he got a load of gravel, then a load of horse manure, a load of rubber tires, and the last gig was a old Porto Jon with that a certain club needed to get rid of it, so it found its new home on east main street with a sign on it Jacks Office. With a blue light mounted on top of it.
He really enjoyed the sense of humor from many of his friends.
His friends were like a brother to him.
We will miss him but will always enjoy his fellowship of good times we all had with him all those many years in the many uniforms he wore about , even at the bird watchers club every Sunday you could always find him there sharing a story he had heard in some town department...
My sympathy to the O Keefe family.
Tony Horanzy
Marilyn Pomerantz
January 15, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dick Morse
January 15, 2015
Dear Patty, Scott and Family: So very sad to hear of Jack's passing! Please know that I am keeping you all in my prayers. May his memory always be a blessing.
ann kurtyka dodge
January 15, 2015
My prayers are with the family through this difficult time.
Theresa Asquith
January 15, 2015
Thinking of you and your family Patty. So sorry for the loss of your dad.
Simone & Maurice Kaufman
January 15, 2015
Maurice and I know that no words can help erase the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our thoughts.
joseph cichowski
January 15, 2015
joyce, patty and family, you have my deepest condolence's. I had a lot of fun with him. I will miss him. My prayers are with you. Joe
JOSEPH CICHOWSKI
January 15, 2015
patty and family, You have my deepest condolences, I had lots fun with him WILL MISS HIM joe CICHOWSKI
Kim (Brothers) Cadrin
January 15, 2015
Patty & the entire O'Keefe Family,
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a joy to be around and was always so happy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this sad time.
Tom Belezarian (WPD Ret.)
January 15, 2015
Patty, Peter & the O'keefe family:
Very sorry to hear of my friend Jack's passing. My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
January 15, 2015
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO JOYCE...PATTIE & THE GRAND CHILDREN..JACK WAS A BEAUTIFUL GUY WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR..GOD BLESS YOU JACK....NICK WELCHOFF
Tom Blunt
January 15, 2015
My condolences to the O'Keefe family.
Tom Blunt-Worcester Telegram Retired
Patty Brule
January 15, 2015
Patty and family-so sorry for your loss. I always enjoying talking to Jack when he would delivery to the DPD.
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
January 15, 2015
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
The Cotter Family
January 15, 2015
So sorry to hear of Jacks passing, our deepest sympathy to to all.
January 15, 2015
Aunt Joyce, Patty and Scott, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family was incredibly loving to me when I was a little girl and I will never forget that. Love, Elizabeth Pitula
Joe Westwell
January 15, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to all the family. I have know Jack since 1968 when I started buying out of your house. I did have the luxury of seeing Jack and Joyce at Ideal Pools this last year. Your smiling angel will be watching over you. My love to you all Joe Westwell S.P.D. retired.
Christine Pitula
January 15, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you Joyce, Patty & Scott. Jack was a great guy!
David Gervais
January 15, 2015
Patty very sorry to hear about your Dad,i'm sure he will be missed. God bless
him and may he rest in peace.
January 14, 2015
dearest joyce...we will always remember him smiling...you took good care of him and now he is with God hugs joe&jackie
Kelley, Chad and Cam Carlson
January 14, 2015
Sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Debbie Jordan
January 14, 2015
My heartfelt condolences. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
kevin stone & family
January 14, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Crystal Carlson
January 14, 2015
Auntie, Patty and Scott, I will always remember Uncle Jack! He was such a funny guy and always kept us laughing. He will be greatly missed by everyone he touched. I am thinking of you from afar. Love, Crystal
Chief James M. Gallagher (WPD Ret.)
January 14, 2015
Dear Patty & O'Keefe Family,
So very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I knew Jack for many years as both a friend and one of his loyal customers. He had a kind way, a warm smile and always accommodated me no matter what I needed. Jack will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggi Corsi
January 14, 2015
Joyce, Patty, Jason, Jordan & Jadreinne - I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. I have so many wonderful and funny memories of him.
John Keyes
January 14, 2015
Joyce, Patty, Jason and Jordan. So sorry For your loss. He is and will be missed by many at the the Whistle Stop.
Clayton Gleason
January 14, 2015
Sorry For Your Loss.
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