Dennis OKeefe, 67, of Tiverton, RI passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie E. Jensen and former husband of Lindelle Perry OKeefe.
Born in Bronx, NY, son of the late Eugene and Marie R. (McGrath) OKeefe, he had lived in Tiverton for the past 28 years. Mr. OKeefe served his country in the United States Navy. A graduate from Hofstra University with a degree in Civil Engineering, he made a career in commercial construction working for several companies including H. Carr & Sons and Jesmac Corporation. Upon retirement, he fulfilled his lifelong interest in farming at Wingover Farm, Tiverton. He was a member and past commodore of the Westport Yacht Club.
Including his wife, survivors include 3 sons: Patrick J. OKeefe of FL, Andrew D. Munafo of RI and David M. Munafo of RI; 3 daughters: Penny OKeefe of MO, Kimlin OKeefe of RI and Julie A. Munafo of VT; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was father of the late Denelle E. OKeefe.
Memorial service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Home at 3:30 P.M.
Calling hours Monday from 5 - 7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 or Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.