Mr. Edward J. Keenan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edward J. Keenan Longtime Lawrence resident Edward Joseph Keenan, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Peabody Glen Nursing Home, following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Julia R. (Cahill) Keenan who died in 2003. Edward was born and raised in East Boston on May 9, 1917, the last of a family of 11 children of the late Robert J. and Ida M. (Dempsy) Keenan. Edward received his education in E. Boston schools. Edward married Julia R. Cahill in 1942 and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. Mr. Keenan entered the Army in 1942 and served in the European Theater for three years during WWII. Following the war, the Keenan’s moved to Lowell and started their family. They lived in Lowell for 8 years and had five of their seven children there. The family moved to Lawrence, where they lived for 50 years, having 2 more children there. Mr. Keenan was employed as a machinist with the Hamblett Machine Co. and later the Bolton Emerson Machine Co. both in Lawrence. The Keenan’s moved to Peabody in 2002. Edward enjoyed spending time with his family and cooking with his wife Julia. Some of his hobbies include crossword puzzles and bowling. Edward also enjoyed his six grandchildren. Surviving Mr. Keenan are his seven children, Edward Keenan and his wife Cathy of San Bernardino, CA, Robert Keenan of Haverhill, Richard Keenan and his wife Mary of Freeport, ME, Thomas Keenan of Peabody, William Keenan and his wife Francine of Haverhill, Raymond Keenan and his fiancé Debbie of Greenville, NH, and Julia M. Ciofolo and her husband Robert of Methuen; his grandchildren, Jen Ciofolo, Matt Ciofolo, Michael Keenan, Joseph Keenan, Richard Bixby, and Lisa Sullivan. Mr. Keenan also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and his girlfriend, Lindsey Crosby of Peabody. ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to his CEMETERY CHAPEL Service on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 at 1 P.M. at ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY CHAPEL, 1251 Gorham St. Lowell, MA. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Bedford VAMC, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730, Attn. Voluntary Services. Please Note Edward's name and LOWELL CBOC on the memo of your check. Local Veterans will benefit. PLEASE SEE www.faymccabe.com FOR ONLINE CONDOLENCES & DIRECTIONS. FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 105 MOORE ST. LOWELL 978-459-9222

Mr. Edward J. Keenan

May 9, 1917 - March 28, 2012