Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Fair Havenite Bob Keenan

Longtime Fair Haven resident Robert Joseph Keenan passed away unexpectedly at Riverview Medical Center on Sept. 17.

“A lover of people, he developed lifelong friendships from all walks of life. Possessing an uncanny ability to make people laugh (and an unmistakable Queens accent), he enjoyed both conversations and practical jokes to the fullest. For passengers aboard the 6 a.m. Seastreak Ferry wishing for a peaceful morning commute, there was no need to buy the paper as Bob would deliver the news verbally, oftentimes with little to no personal bias.

“His humankind was displayed in countless acts of kindness to various individuals, always willing to go out of his way to not only help, but also mobilize his network of resources in finding a solution to a pressing issue. He then would follow up to ensure there was a positive outcome.

“An avid golfer, with little to no success, Bob was undeterred from making an appearance at Rumson Country Club daily, sometimes more than once. After golf came his beloved New York Mets and all the baggage that came with being a lifelong fan. While he loved both sports, his true life and devotion belonged to his family.”

Loved ones of Bob Keenan in his obituary

Born and raised in Queens, NY, Bob was a 1979 graduate of St. John’s University. He had a 26-year career on Wall Street before moving into private wealth management.

Bob began his career journey on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with William Latham & Co., followed by positions at SG Warburg, Solomon Smith Barney, before eventually becoming a Managing Director at Citi Group Global Markets.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph P. Keenan and Margaret M. Keenan (nee Sullivan).

Bob is survived by: his wife of 30 years, Mary (nee Reilly), and their two sons, Robert and Patrick; his brother, Frank Keenan, of Long Island; and an extended family of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, four nieces and one nephew who will miss him dearly.

A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 23, at the Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven.

All NJ state guidelines pertaining to social distancing and face coverings will be required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NJSGA Caddie Scholarship.

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