Gerald “Jerry” Keane
October 24, 1947 - July 02, 2007
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Gerald “Jerry” Keane
October 24, 1947 - July 02, 2007
Obituary
Keane, Jerry, 59, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away July 2, 2007. Born in Detroit, MI, University of Toledo graduate, University of Southern California EMBA graduate, former National Sales and Marketing Director of M&M Mars, Mattel, and Haagen Dazs, owner of Keane’s Religious Goods & Gifts in Laguna Hills, CA. Survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Danny, Patrick, Katie, Dennis; brother, Brian; sister, Colleen, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be Monday, July 9 at St. Edward Church in Dana Point for the vigil, 7 p.m. Funeral to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Costa Mesa.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Home of Guiding Hands
Ehly House
10471 Susie Place
Santee, CA 92071
phone: 717-562-9448
16 responses to Gerald “Jerry” Keane
Gary & Barb Zielinski says:
July 9, 2007
Dear Peggy & Family
Our deepest sympathy over your loss. Jerry was a true friend and we will miss him greatly. If you were a friend of Jerry’s you were a friend for life. If you went anywhere with him, you understood that Jerry was going to stop and talk to someone he knew. He had the ability to make people feel special.
Jerry had a great laugh, you heard that laugh and you realized that he loved life. Every time you talked to him he was starting a new adventure. Jerry was the most positive thinking person I have ever known.
We have shared many of the real joys of our life with the Keane family and now we share your sorrow. Barb and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Behan Miller says:
July 9, 2007
Dear Peggy and Family
I was greatly saddened to see Jerry’s obituary in the Blade. I will always remember him as a very jovial and entertaining individual. Even my children remember the St. Clement choir party at your home. The world is a poorer place without him.
Paul and Jackie Link says:
July 9, 2007
Peg,
We have lost a friend of over 40 years. We will never forget the good times especially Wolf Lake, and the many trips to Louisville as we, and Mike and Cindy lugged gasoline in the trunk of my car during the energy crisis of the 1970’s. We had many great St. Patrick’s Day parties, and the parties on Yermo with Barnie, Jovita, and my mom’s cousin Lucille and her husband Red Dunn. The softball games, and our trip to visit you in 1991 when I was in San Diego for my principals’ convention. We were so happy that we had a chance to share time with you and Jerry for Katie’s wedding in The Tetons. Jerry had a zest for life that we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids in this time of sadness and grief. Jerry may be gone, but neither he nor his spirit for life will be forgotten. May God bless you, Danny, Katie, Patrick, and Dennis.
Walt and Judy Piotrowski says:
July 9, 2007
Dear Peg and family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers daily.
Love,
Walt and Judy
Mike and Sharyn Bocian says:
July 10, 2007
Dear Peg,
It seems like only yesterday that Jerry was in our wedding party and you were in another wedding the same day. That was actually 37 years ago! We have shared a long friendship. Jerry was the nicest guy who could always make you laugh and we have wonderful memories of him. He will be missed!
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.