The death has occurred of Francis Xavier (FX/Frank) Keegan. Late of Waterpark College, Waterford.On June 9th, peacefully in Gortroe Nursing Home, Youghal, Co. Cork.
Predeceased by his brother Monsignor Arthur Keegan, his sisters Rese Russell and Eilis Gleeson and his niece Niamh Coughlan.
He will be sadly missed by his niece, Bríd Groeger and family, the Coughlan family, his grandnieces and grandnephews and their families, his past pupils and friends in Waterford and especially the choir in St. John’s Church where he was the organist for many years.
Requiem Mass on Mon 12th at 12 noon in St. John’s Church, Parnell St. followed by burial in the church grounds.
« Slán abhaile. »
Patrick Hennessy Funeral Directors
Viewmount Park, Waterford
(051) 874 684
Condolences (7)
Frank Cafferty
Jun 13, 2023
Whilst Mr Keegan never taught me whilst I was a student at Waterpark College ('47 to '58) I did get to know him very well. A true gentleman of his time. My sincere sympathy to all his family. May he Rest in Peace.
John J Fitzgerald
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Keegan was my teacher in Waterpark College in the 50's and my Commandant in the Waterpark Sea Cadets before I emigrated to the USA. I was lucky to see him at St John's when I visited Waterford in the 80's and 90's and got to introduce him to my Wife and sons. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to all his family. May he Rest in Peace.
Peter O’DONOGHUE
Jun 12, 2023
I was taught by Francis in the 50s and remember him as a modern teacher a head of his time . He had a great love of music and passed this on and still stays with me . He had great humour and brought this to his teaching. My sincere sympathy to all his relations , he was one of the good ones ! May he rest in peace .
John Aylward
Jun 12, 2023
Rest in the arms of your god, amen.
Martin o sullivan
Jun 12, 2023
Sincere condolences he had a great influence on my life in the saint johns choir one of lives great gentlemen
Noel Slattery Knockboy
Jun 11, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Keegan family on the passing of a lovely gentleman who I had the pleasure of knowing him when I was a pupil in Waterpark College may franks soul Rest in peace ?
Alan Sherry
Jun 11, 2023
„Sir Keegan“ taught me in Waterpark College and later played at my Wedding. A teacher socially ahead of his time. All the best up there. Alan