With much love and sadness, we announce the passing of Pat Keary who entered eternal rest peacefully in his home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and devoted family.
Pat was born on September 1, 1935, in Killiland, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland to John Keary and Mary (nee Niland). Pat emigrated to New York in 1957. After serving in the US Army from 1958-1960, he married the love of his life, Sheila, in 1963. They were happily married for 62 years. They settled in the Inwood section of Manhattan in Good Shepherd Parish where they raised their four children, prior to moving to the Bronx in 1992. When he was able, Pat regularly attended Sunday Mass at St. Margaret’s Church. He was devoted to his Catholic faith.
Pat was a proud member of the New York Galway Hurling Club for many years and was a passionate follower of all GAA sports. He was an avid Met and Jet fan. He was always up for a game of “25” – still not sure how he always won.
Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his dear wife Sheila, his loving children, and their spouses: Mary and John Scott, John and Kay Keary, Martin Keary, Jimmy and Amy Keary, Marian Keary, and his grandchildren and their spouses: Stephen and Jess, Liam, Maggie, Jack, Maura, Erin, Bridget, Annie and Julia.
He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Carmel and Sadie, and countless loving nieces and nephews both in the US and Ireland. Pat was predeceased by his brothers Denis and Martin, and sisters Josie, Elsie, Elizabeth and Mary.
Pat will be remembered for his quiet but never absent presence - always observing, always listening - and a quick-witted sense of humor that always found its moment.
A wake will be held on Thursday May 1, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home: 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:45AM at St. Margaret of Cortona Church: 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx; followed by the burial at Gate of Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Clostoken/Kilconieran GAA Club.
Patrick Keary Funeral Mass
Time: Fri, May 2, 2025 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: May 2, 2025 02:45 PM Ireland Time
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