McKEON, Robert F. of Braintree formerly of Dorchester March 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Dorothy (McDonald) McKeon. Loving father of Robert F. McKeon Jr. of NY and Carol A. Ryan of Cohasset. Devoted grandfather of Emily R., Grace M. and Audrey K. Ryan. Dear brother of Ann McGillivray of Dorchester and the late Mary Friend, Joseph, Daniel, William and John P. McKeon.
Robert was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Boston University. Robert worked for the Dept. of Mental Health for many years until his retirement in 1992. He was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and spent a significant amount of time volunteering for various other charitable organizations. He was a past commander and very active member of the John P. McKeon Post Amvets #146, until his death.
Visiting hours in the John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER Friday 4 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan’s Church DORCHESTER Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Remembrances may be made in memory of Robert to the McKeon Post Scholarship Fund or St. Brendan’s Church.
Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.