September 3, 2022 in Fairfax, Virginia surrounded by her loving family.
Eileen was born in Arlington, Virginia to James Michael and Janet Kealey on September 22,
1958 and grew up in Northern Virginia. Eileen was an industrious, hard-working woman with a
career as a legal assistant for almost twenty years whose expertise advanced her to a full time
position supporting the Senior Partner for the firm of Vinson & Elkins. Eileen’s energy did not
end there, she was also an entrepreneur establishing her own property management business
which she owned and operated for nearly thirty years.
Eileen is preceded in death by her father James Michael “Jim” Kealey.
Eileen is survived by her beloved and devoted son, Connor Richard DiGiovanna; mother, Janet
Kealey; sisters Evelyn, Margaret (Ray), Karen, and Carol (Steve); and brothers Ken (Patty) and
Robert (Margaret Ruth). She also leaves behind many, many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews,
grandnieces, and grandnephews.
As a survivor of breast cancer, Eileen’s wishes were for donations to the INOVA Breast Cancer
Fund, in lieu of flowers.
https://support.inova.org/page/3832/donate/1?locale=en-US
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 from noon to 1:00pm at the
Demaine Funeral Home located at 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151, phone:
703.941.9428. A digital memorial is available online as well where comments are accepted.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-va/eileen-kealey-10915868
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