Philip John O'Keefe

Philip J. O'Keefe, age 71, of Oak Lawn, IL passed away February 9, 2019. Loving husband of Margaret "Peggy" nee Vendl. Dearest father of Christine (Patrick) Bogdovitz, Cathleen (Michael) Grillo, Karen (Aaron) Emmert and Nicole O'Keefe. Beloved brother of Margaret "Peggy" O'Keefe. Proud Grandpa of 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Antoinette nee Pietraszewski O'Keefe. Funeral Saturday 8:45 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Albert the Great Church, 5555 W. State Road, Burbank; 9:30 am Mass. Visitation Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or St. Jude would be appreciated.

For info: call 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

After a long battle with lymphoma, Philip J. O'Keefe passed away with family by his side the morning of February 9, 2019 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.

Philip is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Margaret "Peggy" nee Vendl. His memories are left behind to be cherished by his children: Christine (Patrick) Bogdovitz, Cathleen (Michael) Grillo, Karen (Aaron) Emmert, Nicole "Nikki" O'Keefe and future son-in-law Ryan Hartigan. Phil continues to live in the heart of his sister Margaret "Peggy" O'Keefe. He will be sorely missed by his eleven grandchildren: Abigail, Jack, Daniel and Nathan Bogdovitz; Natalie, Madelyn and Gianna Grillo; Jacalyn and Violet Wachewicz and Bridget and Zachary Emmert.

Phil was born to the late Leo and Antoinette nee Pietraszweski O'Keefe on November 2, 1947 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Rita High School in Chicago in 1965 and soon after served in the United States Army for 3 years and was stationed at the White House.

After his years in the military, he moved his family back to Chicago, IL where he began his career with the Prudential Insurance Company. There, he was a perennial leader and mentor to many. He enjoyed the company of his colleagues both on and off the golf course. After a 30 year career, he retired as a successful sales manager. Because of his strong work ethic, he was propelled into a new career in banking. He went on to become a branch manager at CitiCorp and later a personal banker at Fifth Third Bank.

With his contagious smile, quick wit and ability to talk to everyone, he built lifelong friendships that he cherished. As a true Chicago south-sider he was an avid Bears and White Sox fan. He enjoyed golf and fishing and always had a story to share with friends and family. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1139 and had strongly supported pediatric cancer research.