John "Jack" O'Keefe

October 12, 1934 - February 20, 2018

John James “Jack” O’Keefe, Sr., 83, of Old Town passed away February 20, 2018. He was born to John and Johonna O’Keefe on October 12, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. He was in the US Navy and was employed as a machinist at the American Beryllium Corporation for 35 years. He liked wood working and fishing. He moved to Old Town from Bradenton in 2004. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He is survived by his son John J. O’Keefe, Jr., of Sarasota, FL, his daughters Darlene B. O’Keefe of Bradenton, FL, Judy Ann Gibbs of Mt. Airy, GA, and sister Bonnie Rodriquez. He was preceded in death by his brother Frederick O’Keefe and his sister Joan Destefano. The Family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, Chiefland. The services will directly follow at 7:00 PM with Father Joseph McDonnell officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com