1921
James
2017
James Keenan
April 2, 1921 — March 10, 2017
James F. Keenan, 95, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017.
Born in Philadelphia in 1921, he was the son of the late William J. and Katherine Marie (nee Knoud) Keenan.
Jim served in the United States Army during World War II and was a decorated veteran where he received the Combat Infantryman Medal, the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. He loved spending time at the Jersey shore - - Sea Isle, Wildwood, and Atlantic City. He was an avid Phillies fan. He enjoyed family photography and always had his camera and/or camcorder by his side. He was a great storyteller and lover of history and passed this interest on to many of his children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. For 38 years, he was a dedicated Federal Government employee, starting his career with the Veteran's Administration, with the majority of his career with the Social Security Administration ending as a Director of Facilities Management. Jim was most proud to have received the Commissioner's Citation in 1973 from the Social Security Administration for outstanding demonstration of leadership skills.
Jim was the beloved husband for 56 years to the late Regina F. (nee Gilmore) Keenan; devoted father of Regina Angiolillo (Gene), Tricia Affannato (Joe Wall), Claire Curran (Bob), Thomas Keenan (Maureen) and the late James Keenan; dear father-in-law of Joann Keenan; loving brother to Betty Stevens. Jim is also survived by his grandchildren Erin (Kevin), Jason (Mary), Greg (Theresa), Lorrie (Stephen), Michael, Sean, Katie (Tom), Maggie, Tim, Eileen and Jason Wall, and his great-grandchildren Hannah, Shayna, Gavin, Barrett, Juliet, and Isabel.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, March 17, 2017 9:30-10:50 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA (610) 353-6300 and to his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Mail Code 135- Voluntary Service, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 would be appreciated. Please make checks out to Department of Veterans Affairs and write 1-B in the Memo line.
The Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
Born in Philadelphia in 1921, he was the son of the late William J. and Katherine Marie (nee Knoud) Keenan.
Jim served in the United States Army during World War II and was a decorated veteran where he received the Combat Infantryman Medal, the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. He loved spending time at the Jersey shore - - Sea Isle, Wildwood, and Atlantic City. He was an avid Phillies fan. He enjoyed family photography and always had his camera and/or camcorder by his side. He was a great storyteller and lover of history and passed this interest on to many of his children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. For 38 years, he was a dedicated Federal Government employee, starting his career with the Veteran's Administration, with the majority of his career with the Social Security Administration ending as a Director of Facilities Management. Jim was most proud to have received the Commissioner's Citation in 1973 from the Social Security Administration for outstanding demonstration of leadership skills.
Jim was the beloved husband for 56 years to the late Regina F. (nee Gilmore) Keenan; devoted father of Regina Angiolillo (Gene), Tricia Affannato (Joe Wall), Claire Curran (Bob), Thomas Keenan (Maureen) and the late James Keenan; dear father-in-law of Joann Keenan; loving brother to Betty Stevens. Jim is also survived by his grandchildren Erin (Kevin), Jason (Mary), Greg (Theresa), Lorrie (Stephen), Michael, Sean, Katie (Tom), Maggie, Tim, Eileen and Jason Wall, and his great-grandchildren Hannah, Shayna, Gavin, Barrett, Juliet, and Isabel.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, March 17, 2017 9:30-10:50 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA (610) 353-6300 and to his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Mail Code 135- Voluntary Service, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 would be appreciated. Please make checks out to Department of Veterans Affairs and write 1-B in the Memo line.
Funeral Service
Friday, March 17, 2017 11:00 AMThe Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
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