Patrick "Pat" John Keenan

October 15, 1953 born at Our Lady of Lourdes (Camden NJ)

October 15, 1953 resident of Milmont Park (Ridley Twp.), PA

1959 - 1967 student at Our Lady of Peace (Milmont Park, PA)

1964 - 1967 altar boy at Our Lady of Peace

1967 - 1971 student at St James and Ridley High School

1975 - 1985 commercial fisherman (Cape May, NJ New Bedford, MA Seward, AK)

1985 - 1990 seaman on tugs and cargo vessels for Maritrans Corp (Philadelphia, PA)

1990 begins friendship with Lucy Chow (he supports and takes care of her for the rest of their lives together)

1997 - 2005 resides in New Britain, CT with Lucy

2005 - 2024 acquires a home in Palm Coast, FL

June 4, 2020 passing of his friend, mentor, and inspiration, Lucy Chow

July 14, 2024 dies at AdventHealth Hospital in Palm Coast, FL

Pat took on life with zest and vitality. He was an avid golfer, hunter, and of course, fisherman. He became a renown collector of T.E. Lawrance books and publications.

But his true passion overwhelmed him in the early 1990’s when the power of the Holy Spirit stirred a lifelong dedication to God in him. He was fully conscious of and acted on his deep faith more overtly for the remainder of his life. He consumed endless publications and involvement with dozens of Catholic associations, and provided spiritual and financial support most generously until his passing.

Pat was blessed with a wonderful upbringing by his deceased parents: James Keenan St and Alfreda (nee Binowski) Keenan. He is survived by his older brother, James Jr, younger sister Katherine, and younger brother, Michael. He was a good uncle to his niece Violet Mangene (Honolulu, HI) and nephew James D Keenan (Manayunk, PA).

Pat will be buried alongside Lucy Chow in West Hartford, CT.

A funeral service for Patrick will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Historic Church, 4214 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.