John “Jack” D. McKeon, 82 formerly of Torrington, CT died Wednesday October 14, 2026 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Jack was born in Newark, NJ on February 15, 1944, a son of the late James A. and Mary M. (O’Connor) McKeon. He had resided in Londonderry, NH since May of 2026.
Upon receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Sciences) from the US Merchant Marine Academy, Jack served for seven years as a Counterintelligence Special Agent as part of the US Army 106th Military Intelligence Group at the military intelligence field office based in Garden City, NY. During his time in the army, Jack received multiple accolades including the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, & recognition as Sharpshooter (Rifle). Following his military service, Jack went to work as a computer programmer for several of the country’s major health insurance companies, rising to the level of Systems Director working for United Healthcare at the time of his retirement.
In addition to his professional career, Jack was heavily involved in the local community, proudly playing Santa for Christmas events and serving as a youth sports coach & board member for Torrington Youth Soccer and Steve Blass Little League in Torrington, CT. Jack also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America serving as a leader & committee member for Troop 1 in Torrington, CT and spent many summers serving as a Trail to Eagle Scoutmaster and merit badge counselor at Camp Workcoeman in New Hartford, CT. Additionally in his later years, Jack continued to serve the community as an election worker for the town of Torrington and was an avid Canasta card player at the senior center in town.
He is survived by two sons, Connor McKeon and his wife Kellie of Londonderry, and Michael McKeon and his wife Amy of Ellington, CT, five grandchildren, Mason, Mallory, Mylie, Ruby and Thomas, one brother, James G. McKeon and his wife Joan of New Canaan, CT, one nephew, Gavin McKeon, four nieces, Kimberly England, Susan Bishevsky-Weeks, Cathy Bishevsky, and Christina Solet. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Wanda Jane McKeon on February 2, 2026 in Torrington, CT. The pair were married for 56 years.
Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Church, 107 E Main St., Torrington, CT. Burial in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, will take place later on the weekend.
The McKeon family would like to thank the staffs at Parkland Medical Center, Amedisys Hospice, Community Hospice House (Merrimack, NH) and Londonderry first responders for their kindness and comforting care of Jack.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Workcoeman Campership Fund, please click link below:
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