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Patrick Joe Keaveney had been battling cancer, among other health issues, and, due to the self-isolation
“In the hospital, we weren’t able to contact him as much as we’d
As with so many families all over Ireland and the world right now, the
His old army buddies at The Irish Veterans will be conducting a memorial service
My dad hailed from Sligo, joined the army at the tender age of 17,
Way back then, Joe and Mary settled in Ballinteer – but, 33 years ago, the wind blew us all to Greystones.
The bould P.J.
t was on Thursday, March 26th 2020, at St Vincent’s Hospital, that a pretty 
remarkable life took a last breath.
restrictions, his loving family couldn’t be there.
have liked to,” says Sandra. “Dad would be the first to admit that he wasn’t great at using his mobile phone, but he also knew we were all there for him. And the nurses in St Vincent’s, they were truly amazing, earth angels, making sure our dad was well looked after. “
Keaveney clan couldn’t have a traditional funeral to say goodbye to their father. “We had to watch our dad’s funeral on a screen; we were heartbroken…”
once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, we asked Sandra to put together a few words, to plant a flag in the ground for P.J. Keaveney….
going on to complete 21 years service. An army man through and through, he became a sergeant major, served in Lebanon and the Congo. The army never left him. And you could see the pride he felt when meeting President Higgins. In later years, having joined the army veterans, dad would just love meeting up with all the old gang every month.
3 comments
A amazing father and mentor. He ment more to me then I could ever express. He was my hero and I loved him. Dad i will never forget you. Your Son PJ
PJ had a heart of gold. Real gent and a thorough professional. Always looked after his men. Liked to be seen as tough but was a very compassionate human being. A real pleasure to have know this person. Brendan.
A fantastic tribute to a great man. He would have been proud. Thanks so much Greystones Guide.