Joseph Keegan Obituary

Eileen - I cannot express the shock and sadness I felt when my brother Tom called and informed me of Jay's passing.
It feels like yesterday that we we kids growing up on Ave R - how fast life goes bye. I wish we had stayed in touch over the years but I have thought of the Keegan family many times in the last 40 years never forgetting how you helped me in my move to Maryland and putting up with me for a few months.
May Jay RIP and God Bless the Keegan Family. Jimmy Rice

RIP Jay

Dear Eileen and the wonderful Keegan family,

We were very sad to to hear about Jay. We have great memories of of all of you here in Ireland. He will be a wonderful man and we will all miss him so much.

The first time I met Jay he was drafted in as the newbie at Bulls Bay and us Irish knew that this big larger than life American was going to fit right in to our little group. He went out of his way at every opportunity to make our stay in the states a memory of a lifetime.

Then he came to Ireland and it was our turn to show them a good time and Jay was in his element. He was so proud to be Irish and his roots. I then had the privilege of looking after Eileen and their beautiful family in Mayo for a week and I was made one of his family. My daughter Gina came over to ballinahinch to bring a member of the family to the airport early and she was brought in and put right in the middle of the table and the craic was brilliant all night. Jay sat at the table as proud as punch and my lasting memory is Jay sitting there with a smile a mile wide. Then he and Eileen came to my parents for a BBQ and it was our turn to make him part of our family and let me practice my cooking skills on them and it was another enjoyable day.
Jay was one of those people who I can call a true friend and this world is a much sadder place without Jay in it. All the boys here send their respect and on 1st Nov we met for a game of golf in Jay's memory and talked about the good times we all had with Jay. Where ever you are my friend I hope you're on a beautiful golf course and getting lots of practice in for the next time we get a game in. Take care my friend. Ya reis de go rev se or in English: rest in peace.

Dear Eileen and the wonderful Keegan family,
I loved Jay's zest for life. I will always remember that great smile as he was proudly navigating his family in the golf cart/float in the Wild Dunes Thanksgiving Day parades. I will always remember his great hospitality as well. Finally, he was a joy to work for. He made a postive impact on so many people's lives--including mine. God bless you all!

Sincerely,

Mike Tongour

Eileen and Family,
Very sad to learn of Jay's passing. My prayers are with you all.

Eileen and Family,

I knew and worked with Jay while at Sea-Land and was saddened by the news of his passing. My deepest sympathies are with the family.

Eileen - IT has been a very long time - I just heard about Jay's passing this morning- I remember fondly our car to Rotterdam every day and the many happy times together in Wassenar. My deepest sympathy for you and yourfamily -
Warm regards
Bob Beilin (Hong Kong)

Dear Eileen and family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Jay. He lives in our heartwarming memories of fun times in Wassenaar and your warm hospitality to Family Tierney on our RV adventure.
You and all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and Bill

FOR EILEEN AND FAMILY;

MAY GOD BLESS JAY'S SOUL AND I KNOW THAT JAY IS NOW AT HOME WITH HIS LORD.
FROM A SEA-LAND SERVICE FRIEND AND CO-WORKER IN PRICING, JIM EVERETT

With our deepest sympathy and condolences.

We were so saddened to hear of Jay's passing and wish Eileen and his girls "sterkte" at this devastating time. We fondly remember such happy times in Wassenaar.
Our deepest sympathy, Anne-Marie and John Garrard

I personally have known Jay for 30 years (and his beautiful wife and family.) My wife, Linda, and I send our deepest sympathies.

Everyone will certainly remember the wonderful career and impact Jay had on the people who were blessed enough to know him. Of course so will we. However, we will also always remember the "way" he comported himself as a truly caring man with a wonderful spirit that naturally attracted so many people.

I was saddened to hear of Jay's passing. I worked with Jay at Sea-Land and indirectly when he was with USSMI. He was a well respected and loved leader. Our deepest sympathies are with the Keegan family.

Terry Glesias & Family

Eileen & Children:
We were sad to learn of the loss of Jay. We so looked forward to hosting you all in Baton Rouge and playing golf with him. You all are much in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences.

Our families prayers are with the family of Jay Keegan. We were shocked to here what had happen. Jay was my first executive I worked for at Sea-Land, and throughout my 7 year career he was always available and provided guidance. We pray the family finds peace and strength to carry on Jay's legacy. I have posted on LinkedIn Sea-Land Alumni information regarding Jay. We have over 1,000 alumni from Asia, Europe, Middle East and the USA who have commented on how much he meant to them. I attach a photo from January 1998 when we all were at the Greenbrier. Rest in peace, and God bless you all, from the the Fuentes Family

Dear Eileen, Kathleen, Trish, and Christine:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We can still remember those St. Paddy's Day parties at your place in Wassenaar --- Such good times. Jay was a proud Irishman, and a great guy. Our lives are richer for having known him.

Tom and Maggie McGuire

Dear Eileen, Our prayers are with you; we pray that you and the girls and family will be comforted by the fullness and grace of The Lord Jesus Christ through The Holy Spirit during this most difficult time.
In His Love, Jerry & Sandy Scott, Atlanta GA

Dear Eilene
We are sorry for your loss and remember the god days in Holland. Marit and Thore Hornes

Eileen and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's sudden passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this terrible time.
Kevin and Kathy Nameth

My prayers go out to the Keegan family. Mr Keegan was one of the best men I have ever had the priviledge of knowing. He will be missed but remembered forever.

A truly great person and a pleasure to have known and worked with him.

Eileen & Family:

It was my pleasure to have worked with Jay at SeaLand and then later at USSM. I always had great respect for Jay and admired his dedication to his family. My prayers are with you all.

Cindy Slagle

Eileen,
Terry and I are so sorry to read of Jay's passing. The message was forwarded to me by Narayan in India. Such is the length and breadth of Jay's friends throughout the world. I have so many great memories of our times in Hong Kong and Holland, and working for Jay in a variety of locations. Jay was my last boss at
Sea-Land. Please do let Terry and I know if you need anything, and please give our best wishes to the girls.

Warmest regards,
Dave and Terry Sanborn
Charlotte- 704-821-4421

Dear Eileen,
Shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your beloved Jay. We always enjoyed the happy times we shared with you both. Know that our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love, Carol & John Finnerty

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Keegan family. May his legacy be as vibrant as the lives he touched. A truly great man. All our love, the Bricco Bracco family

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Keegan family and friends.

I am thankful for having had the opportunity to work with him in my SeaLand days. I reflect back on many good memories as he led us in the Americas.

His memory will live on in all the lives he touched.
My deepest sympathy to his family.