Condolence: Happy Birthday Dad. I'll bet this is your best birthday in a long, long time. Celebrating with your parents, Mom, Laura, Peggy and all of your friends. Sad to say, it is the worst one for me. I miss you so much, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. So many times I have said to myself I have to tell Dad, and then I remember I can't. It's really hard for me, I just miss you, probably more than I have a right to. I know that you are at peace and that you are not alone, but I just have this awful void that I just can't shake. I look around and everyone seems to have moved on with their lives, but I feel like I am stuck. I guess it will just take more time, maybe I depended on you too much. Well, this was supposed to be a happy birthday note, but some how I got off on a tangent about me. So, I wish you a wonderful birthday, and I hope you watch over me always. I love you so much.

Condolence: Dad, 5/18/2012


I put the date of 5/18 down, but I honestly am not sure what the date is. I still miss you so much. I have a hard time trying not to cry, but I often fail. I guess I became far too dependent on you, more than I had a right to. So now I feel loss, just about every minute of every day. I was going to move into your house in Niantic, but I think you helped me change my mind. It’s probably best that I just go home and try to move on with my life.
I am glad that Soapie and Gloria are with you now. It must be so wonderful. Sucks for me though. The last year was all about us, now it feels like it’s only me. Zack is pretty busy with his work and on his free time, he is working with Charlie, who by the way is doing wonderfully. He has already won 2 ribbons. Everyone else has gone there own way, busy with different things. To be totally honest with you, there is not too much I want to do. I have spent my days on the computer looking for jobs. I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I know you are all watching over me and will guide me along.
It is just so hard to shake this sadness, I am really trying, but the tears are as common place as breathing. I pray that you are beyond happy in heaven. I hope you have seen everyone and that you are all catching up with each other. Tell everyone I say hello, I love and miss them all. Please pray for me Dad. I miss you so much. Until we meet again, I love you forever.

Geri

Condolence: Gramps,
There are no words to explain how special you are...I am so blessed that Austyn had the opportunity to meet you. There are so many memories, but I will never forget the time you and I sat on the bench in Old Saybrook looking out into the Long Island Sound. You told me so many stories from your life that I will never forget and pass on to Austyn one day. You were truly the best Grandfather- you were so involved in all our lives and I feel so lucky to have had you in my life so long. Some of my favorite times were visiting you in Florida, having you at my basketball games, picnics at the Marina, Old Saybrook and your house, the family cruise, boat rides and hearing that famous whistle of yours. Every whistele I hear, I will know you are near. I love you Gramps.

Condolence: Grandpa-

Thank you for all the lif lessons and memories that you gave me. We are going to miss you. I am happy that I was able to spend so much time with you and that you where able to meet Ali, Brayden and Avery. I know that you can see Nolan Charles from above. You where a great man and a great role model. Thank you for everything. I love you.

Matt

Condolence: My condolences to the entire Keefe family. While I only know a small portion of the family, losing a grandfather is still a very big deal. My heart and my prayers go out to you.

Condolence: My thoughts are with all of you at this time. So sorry to learn of his passing and I will remember him fondly.

Condolence: To Tracy and family:
I was awed to read your dad's obituary. What a man he was and how proud you must be!
Sincere condolences,
Lois Oelrich

Condolence: We have lost another great son of Hartford. My heart goes out to the Keefe family.

Condolence: Charlie,
I had the great honor and privilege to be your son-in-law. When I married Cathy, you took me into the arms of the family and offered the love, advice and support of a father. You shared the family stories with me. You were always there for Nathan, Andrew & Brian as you attended all their events from birth to college graduations. How many times did you baby sit, watch baseball, soccer, football and basketball games, or sit through music programs and jazz concerts? You were always there for us!

I will miss our special times together, especially my stopping by to chat at your home in Niantic after Wednesday night sailing, or going out for a boat ride, or playing a game of golf. I will miss your jokes, your stories, your encouragement and your interest in all our lives. And, you always ended our conversations by asking me how my mother was doing.

I will miss you dearly, Chief, but I'll always remember the joyous times we've had together, with my family and the entire Keefe clan. There is a lot of love there. You did a good job, sir. Rest in peace.

With my love,

David

Condolence: My prayers and condolences go out to the entire family. I started my police career when I became a part-time officer with the Canton Police Department in 1978. I then became a full-time officer there until I accepted a position with Bloomfield PD in 1994.

Chief Keefe was a great guy to work for. I have a host of great memories and stories from that time period…I tried not to upset him too often. Working for him helped mold me into the cop I was to become…and throughout my career I often thought of him.

I have since retired and moved to Florida…I was asking about Chief Keefe recently as I knew even way back then he spent a lot of time down here. I sadly missed my chance to reconnect with him…I guess it will have to wait a bit until I get that chance to see him again.

God Bless You All…..Rest in Peace Chief

Zeke Mathena