Jean L. Keenan – (82) – of 7 Pine St., Hornell, died early Saturday morning (January 18, 2014) at McAuley Manor, following a long illness.
Born in Rochester, NY on February 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Henry & Florence (VandeVate) Herzog. She resided in Rochester until 1988 and then lived in Florida for 17 years. She has resided in Hornell since June, 2008.
Jean was married on May 4, 1957 to James J. Keenan who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Mary Frances (Ronald) Spataro of Rochester, Wendy (Richard) Chappel of Geneseo and Kathleen (David) Hillman of Hornell; 1 son, James J. Keenan of Rochester; 3 sisters, Norma Grolling, Dorothy Salzer & Jane Muratore; several grandchildren, 1great-granddaughter; nieces & nephews.
The family of Jean L. Keenan will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where a Memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11:00 AM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Jean’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
Jim,
Very sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Good memories live on – family – RFD – Sears – others. Hope they bring a smile to your face and comfort to your soul.
Jim McKinney
Dear Uncle Jim, Mary Frances, Jim, Wendy, and kathleen,
I was sorry to hear about Aunt Jean. I have a lot of good memories of her – that she was one of the most down to earth people, had a heart of gold, and could always be counted on to tell it like it was. Her children were her blessings, and I enjoyed our visits, and her Christmas cards, when she would catch me up on what all of you were doing.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it back to Rochester for her services. As I told Mary Frances, I was just there last weekend visiting my dad, who is now in memory care. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope you find comfort knowing that she is now at peace.
Ken
so sorry to read of your dear wife ,mother , sister jeans passing. Her great smile comes so quickly to my mind and her great love of her family,you were her joy .with sincere sympathy ,dee and bob lucacci (Neighbors on fielding. Rd )