Obituary of Michael John O'Keefe

Michael John O’Keefe, 86 of Marshfield January 12, 2017 in Ashland, MA. Born in Roslindale to Madeleine (Moulaison) and Joseph P. Keefe; after whom the Joseph P. Keefe Vocational school in Framingham is named, beloved father of four surviving children Rosemary, Kathleen, James and Janice. Pre-deceased by his son Matthew in December 2015, he is also survived by siblings Thomas Keefe, Lorraine Keefe, Judy Phillips and Pauline Kryzak; and pre-deceased by siblings Joseph Keefe, Eileen Bracken and Marilyn Brown. Cherished grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and cousin. A man of many talents, Mike was an accomplished baker, power boater, barn and dry stonewall builder. He was a champion for justice as well as a founder and president of a hospital, library and public employees labor union. Memorial website: http://www.forevermissed.com/john-j-mike-o-keefe. Memorial Service Saturday, Jan. 28 11AM at House of Prayer, 916 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043, followed by fellowship and then burial in Couch Memorial Cemetery 659 Union St. Marshfield. Donations in his memory may be made to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Association.