Richard “Ricky” J. O’Keefe
Richard “Ricky” J. O’Keefe, 57, of Boston, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Boston on January 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Wade) O’Keefe. Father of Ryan O’Keefe and his long time companion, MaryKate McDonnell of Hull. Husband of Carol (Brangwynne) O’Keefe of Hull. Ricky was the brother of Helen Buccigross and her husband James of Plymouth, Michael O’Keefe of Quincy, Maureen O’Brien and her husband James of FL, Marjorie McManiamin and her husband Bob of Cape Cod, Ronald O’Keefe and his wife Donna of Weymouth and the late Thomas O’Keefe . Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12 from 11:00 AM -Noon in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Procession to Cedar Gove Cemetery, Adams St. Dorchester will proceed at Noon. If desired memorial contributions in Ricky’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
Guestbook Entries
I was very saddened to hear of Ricky’s passing. We spent many a happy day working together. He was a great character and great fun to be around. Sympathies to all the family.
Henry and Mary Lally.
Good by Rickey. You were my brother and friend, Thank you Ryan for all you did for Rickey.
Rick and I shared a birthday. When January 11th comes around, I will raise a glass for an old friend I’ve known since the 1960’s.
Dear Rick,
May your image, personality, and laughter pop into our memories from time to time and put a smile on our faces. Goodbye my dear old friend.
Bob Zaccardi
Rick was my best friend and confidant through my teens and early adult life. His sarcastic wit and easy demeanor made him a pleasure to be around. It’s ironic that he passed on the 35th anniversary of the great blizzard as we almost got trapped on rt 128 that day, I have many wonderful memories I will always cherish. I’ll miss you Rick (Bump) and think of you often.
Thinking of you both and wishing there were words to express the sympathy that goes out to you today.
Debbie Fitzpatrick (Brangwynne)
Ground ball to third base scooped up by Ricky O’keefe, over to McKeon at 2nd for one, back to Gannon at first.. Double play!
Ricky, I miss you already. I knew you and Ronnie when we were kids growing up on Larchmont street, then at the Townfield for softball and then across the street for refreshments to rehash how we lost yet another game. Always a good guy, always fun to be around. My condolences to the rest of the O’Keefe family.
Your friend, Jimbo
I was terribly saddened to hear of Uncle Ricky’s passing. He provided many a good laugh. My deepest sympathies go out to Ryan, Aunt Carol, and the entire O’Keefe family.
Ricky I will always miss you.
My sincere condolences to Ryan, Aunt Carol, and O’Keefe family. Uncle Ricky was a great guy with a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Leza
Dear Helena, Maureen, Margie, Michael, and Ronnie,
I am so very sorry about Ricky. I am also sorry that I could not make the service. It has been many years since being in your house in Dorchester. I wish you well and many good memories. Love Alice
Ricky was the youngest of my brothers and he was only 11 when I married and moved but he always made it to every event and he will be missed by all of us.
Rick O’keefe was a very kind soft spoken man with a big heart,
I grew up with Rick and ran into him many times over the years and
Enjoyed our time together. I just found that he is gone ,which makes me very sad that I didn’t know what as going on with him.
My condolances to all his brothers and sisters and his son Ryan that he adored. Ronnie my heart goes out to you because I know how close you both were and all the laughs you had together
He will,be sorely missed by many friends .Rick and I had a special relationship for many yeas and I will always remember how he
Always looked,out,for me and made me laugh
E
Ronnie and family, I just heard of Rick’s passing, sorry for your loss. Lots of fond memories. Hope ypu are doing well.
So shocked to hear this news when I spoke with Jake today.My condolences, better late than never. Thinking of you, Carol, and Ryan. Ricky will be remembered as a good and generous soul. He left us way too young. Love, Joanie and Denis