James Patrick “Gilbe/Gig” O’Keefe, age 54, passed away on October 4, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1970 in Springfield, son of the late Robert and Bobbie Jane (Stewart) O’Keefe. James worked as a driver for a Van Pool Company for many years. He was a proud Deputy Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council #90 in Holyoke where he was also the bar manager for many years. He loved music, getting together with friends and family and was an avid Jets fan. He is survived by his fiancé Michelle Howard and her children, Jacob Tessier and Rebecca Tessier; two brothers, Charles O’Keefe and his wife Joanie of Monson and Robert O’Keefe of Chicopee; two sisters, Debra Messier of Chicopee and Margaret O’Keefe of Chicopee; his Goddaughter Madison Wolohan and nieces and nephews, Jason, Katie, Amber, Darren, Jaclyn, Evan, Ayden, Brody, Lilly and Connor. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family’s GoFundMe, Contribute to Jimmy O’Keefe’s Farewell at https://www.gofundme.com/f/contribute-to-jimmy-okeefes-farewell.