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Martin Kehoe Obituary
Born and educated in Schenectady, Martin was the son of the late Martin and Edna (Lee) Kehoe Sr. A graduate of the former Draper High School, Martin received his bachelor's degree in business from St. Francis College and later attended Albany Law School.
A former claims investigator for Upstate Claims, Martin was also the owner of The Martin Kehoe Insurance Agency.
A founding member of the Rotterdam Elks # 2157, Martin was a former exalted ruler, a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, the Hank's Golf League, a diehard N.Y. Yankees fan, and a member of the Guilderland YMCA where he would swim daily. He loved to travel in the Adirondacks and overseas, he enjoyed camping, Sacandaga Lake, ice and regular fishing, playing darts, horseshoes, bocce ball, and cards, clam bakes with family and friends, gardening with Arlene and family, and his red tractor. Martin was also a collector of antiques, coins and stamps, and enjoyed Jeopardy with his son-in-law, Peter.
He was predeceased in 2022 by his wife of 65 years and high school sweetheart, Arlene DeCarlo Kehoe, who he married on August 17, 1957; and his siblings, John Kehoe and Joan Kehoe Plankis. Martin is survived by his children, Martin J Kehoe III (Lori) of Guilderland, Randall E. Kehoe of Albany, Amy Marie Lis (Peter) of Slingerlands and Jeffrey J. Kehoe of Schenectady; his granddaughter, Rowan Kehoe of Guilderland; a sister, Christine Reynolds (Daniel) of Rotterdam, and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Martin on Tuesday, January 31, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St., Schenectady, NY, 12304. Visitation will be private for the family. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to either the Rotterdam Elks lodge or to St. Paul the Apostle Church.
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for Martin Kehoe
Doris Stevens White
January 31, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for the family. We were distant cousins and very close to your Marty's mom.
Pedro Rosa
January 30, 2023
Marty was one of the first members I met at the lodge. He was always available for advice and encouragement. A very loyal friend and mentor. To our Absent member.
Wayne Knapp
January 29, 2023
Marty was a huge part of our working and personal lives, one of the most pleasant people we've ever met. There's a special place in our hearts for Marty.
Kathy Mack
January 29, 2023
Marty was a kind, generous gentleman, friend and colleague. We miss him already.
Peggy A Giroux
January 29, 2023
I worked with Marty decades ago as he worked part time at the Mohawk Adjustment Service. We always looked forward to whenever Marty would show up, he would always have us laughing, making our workday brighter. Marty knew how to tell a story. I also remember Arlene, having had her as a substitute teacher many times over the years. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Susan Wood Decarlo
January 29, 2023
A wonderful family man and a loyal Elk.......truly a great loss....... the Elks will not be the same St Patrick's Day without him leading Danny Boy.
Joseph and JoAnne Bonacker
January 29, 2023
Saddened to read of Marty´s passing. We had the please of knowing him from our affiliation with Rotterdam Elk´s. Please accept our sincere condolences.
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