In Memory Of
James Joseph Keenan
1931
2014
James Joseph Keenan
January 31, 1931 — July 26, 2014
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Keenan, James J.
Hornell: (83) formerly of 7 Pine St., Hornell died Saturday, July 26 following a short illness. Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 31, 1931, he was the son of James & Wilamena (Pritz) Keenan. When he was 5 years old, Jim's family moved to Rochester, NY. He was a graduate of West High School (Class of 1948). He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country in the US Navy.
Jim was employed as a firefighter in Rochester for 30 years retiring in 1988. He lived in Florida for about 17 years and has resided in Hornell since June, 2008. He was married on May 4, 1957 to the former Jean Herzog who died on January 18, 2014.
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; several grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
The family of James J. Keenan will receive friends Thursday, July 31st from 4-6PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where funeral services will immediately follow calling at 6PM.
Jim's family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to Veterans Outreach Center, 459 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.
Hornell: (83) formerly of 7 Pine St., Hornell died Saturday, July 26 following a short illness. Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 31, 1931, he was the son of James & Wilamena (Pritz) Keenan. When he was 5 years old, Jim's family moved to Rochester, NY. He was a graduate of West High School (Class of 1948). He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country in the US Navy.
Jim was employed as a firefighter in Rochester for 30 years retiring in 1988. He lived in Florida for about 17 years and has resided in Hornell since June, 2008. He was married on May 4, 1957 to the former Jean Herzog who died on January 18, 2014.
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; several grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
The family of James J. Keenan will receive friends Thursday, July 31st from 4-6PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where funeral services will immediately follow calling at 6PM.
Jim's family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to Veterans Outreach Center, 459 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.
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