Obituary: Robert P. O’Keefe

Robert P. O’Keefe, at 55

It is with great sorrow that the family of Robert (Rob) Patrick O’Keefe announces his sudden passing on November 13, 2024. He was 55 years young. 

Born on October 6, 1969 in Stoughton and raised in Norwell, he was the loving son of Elaine (Garmory) O’Keefe and the late Robert Donald O’Keefe.

A devoted husband, he shared 28 years of marriage with his beloved wife, soulmate, and partner in crime, Lauren (Whitcomb) O’Keefe. They built a beautiful life together in Hull, filled with lots of laughter, love, and music with their five children – Mark, Cara, Ryan, Mitchell, and Alexis O’Keefe, as well as his three nephews – Jamison, Carter, and Landon Lepenven. 

Mr. O’Keefe’s love for people stretched beyond his immediate family. He touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to meet him, including his large circle of lifelong friends. He loved to travel with his family and friends; whether it was a weekend trip to Mohegan Sun, riding Space Mountain with his kids, or relaxing on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean with his wife, he always brought his zest for life and his witty humor, which he shared with everyone around him. 

Mr. O’Keefe was an avid New England Patriots fan, classic rock enthusiast, and could quote a line from any song he heard or movie he watched. 

He leaves behind his brother James O’Keefe and his partner, Janet Lam, of Milton; his sister Kathi (O’Keefe) and her husband, Doug Willoughby, of Hanover; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

He will be missed dearly but will live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main St., South Weymouth. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at The Parrot, 1 Hull Shore Drive.