Michael K. Keegan, 66, of Boothbay Harbor, a former resident of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and lifetime resident of Saltaire, N.Y., died peacefully on June 23 in Islip, N.Y. He was born Oct. 29, 1947 in Queens, N.Y., the only son of Thomas P. Keegan and Anne Coffey Keegan.
Mike, as he was known, was a proud Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his country and was awarded several Medals of Honor for his exemplary service. He was an active member of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Boothbay Harbor, and a member of the Knights of Columbus and GW Hudson Council. He was a graduate of Mercy College and had a lifetime business career as a systems analyst for AT&T.
Mike loved life, his family and friends. He enjoyed reading and was an avid sports fan, and never lost his New York roots, cheering on the Rangers, Mets and Giants. He particularly enjoyed spending time at the family home in Saltaire, N.Y. with his lively, large extended family. He was a gentle giant who walked softly with a big heart. Mike was well known and appreciated for his many caring ways throughout West Boothbay Harbor during his time working at the post office.
He was the much-loved husband of Ellen Niewiadomski who predeceased him in 2011. He was also predeceased by his father, Thomas Keegan.
He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Keegan Sanborn of Wiscasset, and Kara Keegan-Staff and husband LCDR Nathan of Jacksonville, Fla.; son, Danny Keegan of Peekskill, N.Y.; grandchildren, Emily, Tristam, Kathryn, and Aidan Michael Sanborn of Wiscasset, and Gavin and Molly Ellen Staff of Jacksonville, Fla.; mother, Anne Coffey Keegan of Queens, N.Y.; and sisters, Barbara Strong and husband John Strong of Rockville Centre, N.Y., Terry Keegan and husband Michael Goldberg, of Putney, Vt., Kathleen Keegan of Hull, Mass., and Ellen LaSorsa of Holbrook, N.Y. He was also the good-humored “Uncle Hot Dog” to nieces and nephews too numerous to list.
Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Mon., June 30 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tues., July 1 at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Boothbay Harbor, with a burial service with Military Honors at Evergreen Cemetery, Boothbay. There will a reception immediately following the interment at Our Queen of Peace Church, Boothbay Harbor.
Contributions in his memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Our Lady Star of the Sea, 210 Pilot Walk, Saltaire, NY 11766.
You can share your condolences with the family by visiting www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay.
