John R. Keenan's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2021 in Sewaren, New Jersey

John R. Keenan

January 19, 1932 - December 12, 2021 (89 years old)

Sewaren, New Jersey

John R. Keenan's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2021 in Sewaren, New Jersey

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Costello-Greiner Funeral Home

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John R. Keenan

January 19, 1932 - December 12, 2021 (89 years old)

Sewaren, New Jersey

John R. Keenan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John R. Keenan of Sewaren, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 12, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son John R. Keenan, Jr.; his parents, John Keenan and Mary Kane Keenan; and his siblings, William Keenan, Margaret McVeigh, Catherine Baucher, Mary Keenan and Patricia Keenan.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia "Nancy" Major Keenan; his children, Michael Keenan (Marie) of Hanahan, SC, Donna Wojciak (Bill) of Yorba Linda, CA and Lisa Papis (Jim) of Sparta, NJ; and his grandchildren, John Keenan III (Laura), David Keenan, Ryan Keenan, William Wojciak Jr., Craig Wojciak, James Papis, Jr., Steven Papis and Jennifer Papis. He is also survived by his wife, children, grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) in Mr. Keenan's memory would be greatly appreciated by his family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Costello-Greiner Funeral Home



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December 17, 2021

Arlene DeStefano wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Keenan Family. We are very sorry for your loss Jack was a friend of my dad Walter and uncle Henry Korzeb. Many fond memories of him when we were kids. God bless him. Jack is safely in Our Lord’s arms. May he RIP. Prayers for you all. Sincerely Arlene Korzeb DeStefano and family 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️✝️😔”


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Dec 19

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Costello-Greiner Funeral Home - Woodbridge
44 Green St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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Dec 20

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44 Green St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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Dec 20

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St. James R.C. Church
365 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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