John R. "Chuck" McKeon - Of Needham, formerly of Brooklyn NY, Sept 8. Beloved husband of Frances M. (Quinn) McKeon for 56 years. Devoted father of Margaret M. Marscher and her husband Stewart of Needham. Susan M. Salmonese and her husband Dale F. of New Milford CT, John R. McKeon III and his wife Therisa of Walpole. Granfather of Charles, Daniel and Caitlin Marscher, Christopher, Lorae and Sarah Salmonese, John IV, and Michael McKeon. Brother of Robert B. McKeon of Avon CT.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Son's Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave, (exit 19B off Rte 128). NEEDHAM, Monday at 10:30. Funeral Mass in St. Josephs Church Needham at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Saturday 7-9, Sunday 4-8pm. Interment, St. Marys Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Johns memory to the Needham Community Council, 51 Lincoln St., Needham MA 02492.
Late retired Director of the Office of Employee Relations, Commonwealth of Mass. Past recipient of the Cardinal Cushing award for Labor Relations in 1983. WWII Navy Veteran. Member of the personnel board, Town of Needham, and Needham Town Meeting Member.