January 13, 1935 – December 16, 2017
Blooming Grove, NY
Timothy J. O’Keeffe, a 43-year resident of Blooming Grove, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2017 surrounded by family. He was 82 years old.
Born on January 13, 1935 in County Cork, Ireland, he was the son of the late Daniel and Abina O’Keeffe.
Timothy worked as an advertisement clerk for NBC in New York City for over 30 years. After that, he worked at Rocky Knoll / Rocky Point Apartments for several years. He was a long time parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Washingtonville, NY and served many years as a CCD teacher and usher. He was a 4rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 5890 in Washingtonville and recently reached the 25-year milestone. He was also very passionate about advocating for the community. He was a past president of the Mountain Lodge Park Homeowner’s Association, an honorary member of the Mountain Lodge Park Fire Department, and was very involved with the Democratic Party in Blooming Grove.
Timothy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bridget; his children Mary Hunt, William O’Keeffe and his wife Barbara, Daniel O’Keeffe, Sean O’Keeffe, Kathleen Skakel and her husband Brian, and Noreen O’Keeffe-Bloomer and her husband Joseph. He was predeceased by his daughter Eileen O’Keeffe. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many extended family members in Ireland.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 4 PM – 8 PM
at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
42 Goshen Ave, Washingtonville, NY 10992. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washingtonville, NY.
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