David Joseph Keefe1 
M, #42570, b. Mar 20, 1928, d. Jul 8, 2007
Family | Emily Mary Wetherby b. Mar 28, 1933, d. Nov 23, 2010 | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Mar 20, 1928 | David Joseph Keefe was born on Mar 20, 1928 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, United States .1 |
| Marriage* | Sep 3, 1955 | He married Emily Mary Wetherby, daughter of Herbert Hugh Wetherby and Mamie Mae Balch, on Sep 3, 1955 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, United States.1,2 |
| Death* | Jul 8, 2007 | David Joseph Keefe died on Jul 8, 2007, at age 79 at South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States, from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.)1 |
| Obituary | Jul 9, 2007 | OBITUARY: SOUTH BURLINGTON - On July 8, 2007, after a brief illness David J. Keefe passed away in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 20, 1928, in Rutland, son of Patrick J. Keefe and Agnes Cummings Keefe. He was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph, Class of '46. He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. Following his discharge from active duty, he attended UVM to study dentistry for two years, at which time he secured a position with Commercial Credit Corp., a company he loyally served for the next 26 years. He was later employed with the Merchants and Vermont Federal Banks. David was an avid sports fan (Go Red Sox - Go Celtics!) and was keen with the 'stats." He always began his mornings tuned into WJOY and chatting with Ginny McGee. A generous and giving person, he gave of his time coaching Little League and Youth Basketball. For many years he was an active member of the South Burlington Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed a good game of cribbage and poker. For 35 plus years, many summers were spent enjoying "KEEFE'S KAMP" on the shore of Lake Bomoseen. During his "golden years", he and his wife were blessed to winter in Lake Wales, Fla. Always the bargain hunter, David got the most bang for his buck! He was married on Sept. 3, 1955, to his bride, Emily M. Wetherby, they would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this fall. David is survived by his wife, Emily of South Burlington; his daughter, Patricia A. Smith (Ken) of Lake Wales, daughter, Diane K. Bacon (Dane) of South Burlington; and son, Kevin P. Keefe (Jane) of Auburn N.H; sister, Mary Goodwin of Rutland; and brother, Gerald of Rutland and Lake Wales. He is also survived by four grandsons, Ben and Scott Bacon and Travis and Kenan Smith; four granddaughters, Jenny Smith Benson, Brittany and Nicole Keefe, and Chelsi Smith; one great-grandson, Trevin Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, his infant sister, Patricia and his sister Sheila. A loyal parishioner of St. John Vianney, David's faith was always a sustaining source of comfort to him. There will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, with a Christian burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Stephen C. Gregory Cremation Services, Shelburne. Information found at Find-A-Grave.com.3 |
| Burial* | Jul 11, 2007 | He was buried on Jul 11, 2007 at Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 29994215.4 |
Military* | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in Korea. | |