John Kehoe

John James Kehoe was born on January 21. 1925 in the Bronx. New York. He entered Heaven on 0ctober 23, 2011. He was the second son of Elizabeth C. and Frances A. Kehoe and the brother of Gerard Kehoe. John attended Xavier military high school and graduated in 1944. He completed the Navy's V12 officer training program at Cornell University and the University of Rochester, and was commissioned in the US Navy in early 1945. He served in the Pacific as second officer aboard Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) #981. He participated in two marine landings in the Philippines and after the war ended, served as a part of the security forces for the newly formed nation of Taiwan. Following an honorable discharge from the Navy, he attended Fordham University and Columbia University on the G.I. bill earning a BA and M.Ed. respectively In 1950, he married Dorothy Joan Stevens. After the first three children were born, he and Dorothy relocated the family to Bethpage. Long Island. where they lived and raised a total of six children. Donald of West Hampton Beach, NY. Jean (Stephen) Martin of Perry Hall, MD. Kenneth (Monty Anne) of Scarsdale, NY. Stephen (Lisa) of East Greenwich, RI. Theresa (Brian) O'Connor of Hamden. CT and Paul (Judi) of Bethlehem, NY will miss him immeasurably. John taught elementary and secondary education for 39 years within the New York City public school system, retiring in 1985. In 1991, John and Dorothy moved to a retirement community in Lakehurst. New Jersey. where they continued to enjoy the beach,gardening, travelling, being active in the Roman Catholic Church, and visiting their children and 15 grand-children. John's church activities included the Knights of Columbus, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, RCIA and the role he was most proud of, Eucharistic minister for many years in both Bethpage and Lakehurst. In 2005, John and Dorothy moved to Cheshire. Connecticut. They continued to enjoy family reunions while they welcomed the addition of three great grandchildren. John will be remembered for his unlimited patience, his Irish sense of humor, his incredible love of family, and his remarkable devotion to his loving wife Dorothy of 61 years. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Thursday at 9:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at lOam in St. Thomas Becket Church. Burial in the Middletown State Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Thomas Becket Church 435 North Brooksvale Rd. Cheshire, CT. 06410.

John Kehoe

January 21, 1925 - October 23, 2011