Message from Eileen Keough

My grandpop's eyes are beautiful blue like the ocean.  They are wide and deep and hold many years of sites, emotions and memories.  Through your eyes, I see so much.  I see the heart of a handsome, kind, and giving man.  I see a loving father, grandfather, husband, partner, and friend.  I see the crinkles made deep around the corners from years of happy times that left you grinning from ear to ear.  I see glistening and tears from hard times, sacrifice, suffering and loss.  I see surprise and wonder and thoughts of figuring things out and making things work.  I see my father in your eyes, and all of your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and what you've taught us, given us and blessed us with over the years simply because of the wonderful person that you are.  Most of all, I see love in your eyes, Grandpop. A love for life, a love for family, friends and pets, a love for learning and a love that will continue to give forever because your eyes have touched all of those around you and we are forever changed. ~Your granddaughter Eileen Keough and your great grandchildren who think the world of you ~ Alex, Olivia and Declan

A candle was lit by Grace & Tristan on November 22, 2017 8:11 AM

A candle was lit by Richard and Susan Docherty on November 20, 2017 4:28 PM

A candle was lit by Peter & Lee Peno on November 20, 2017 4:17 PM

Message from Peter and Lee Peno and Family

Bob was a wonderful Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and a sweet Man. He will be truly missed. Prayers and Peace to you all.
Love
The Peno Family

A candle was lit by Rosemary Beales on November 20, 2017 7:08 AM

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I was blessed to have met my dear friend, Ann, and to be welcomed into her family by Mr. and Mrs. Keough. They were amazing role models and always kind and loving. I have many fond memories of spending time camping with their family and rides in their VW bus--even with seven children, they found time to give me a ride home after school activities -- which I would not have had the opportunity to participate in without their help. We are grateful as well for Mr. Keough's service to our nation as a member of the "Greatest Generation." So regret we will not be able to attend the service, since we are out west visiting our children. Will keep Mr. Keough and family in our prayers.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Roger and Rosemary Beales

A candle was lit by Roger and Rosemary Beales on November 20, 2017 6:51 AM

Message from Bob & Joyce Kathman

From bob & Joyce Kathman: With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God hold you in his care and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Message from Tim Keough

I’m a lucky man for sure to have had a father like Robert Keough.

This past Thursday – 11/16/17, my family and the world lost one of the great ones. This is a time of great sadness for us…but it’s also a time that brings me to reflect on some of the most amazing things about my dad. As an Ironworker he would travel wherever needed to keep working to support his family of 7 children. Despite this – it seems like he never missed a baseball game, a hockey game, or a chance to offer fatherly advice. One career was not enough…after retiring from Ironwork – he continued on and became a chief custodian….still working hard to support his family.

I did not know it or appreciate it at the time while growing up but the chores he gave us…like scraping/painting or roofing a house, repairing masonry work, digging out a basement to pour concrete….gave me lifelong skills on how to be handy, and how to pull together to work hard to get a job done. A funny thought that all my brothers and sisters will remember while living on King’s Highway – Middletown…as he would see joggers running down the road, he would say something like “if they have energy, I can give them a rake and they can get some work done here in the yard.”

And family….always first. I recall him commenting many years ago…”Tim – I may never be a rich man and that is fine. My jewels are my family and that is more precious than all the money in the world.” Whoever in our large family needed help – he would rally us together to get it done. His outlook was simple – no task is too great for us to accomplish together. When hearts would break, or someone needed care – he would be there to offer a soothing word or to hold a hand and bring comfort.

These past few years having him here in Barnegat have been a gift of time and love for which I thank God. Despite being in his 90’s and having significant medical issues– nothing slowed him down. He had an internal spark that would make its way to the surface by way of a twinkle in his blue eyes and a smile on his face as he would say something like…”I’ve got a plan…how about we paint the deck, build a sunroom or how about we put up a beautiful American flag in my front yard so I can see it from my window.”

My Dad…my inspiration, problem solver, cheerleader, advisor, role model to so many, caretaker of people and animals. I will miss him dearly and will forever appreciate the lessons and love he shared. I hope you had the chance to know him.
Love you Dad.

Message from Lee Ann Peno

So sorry for your loss Tim. He was a wonderful, kind, sweet man.
Hugs to you all.

Message from The Cappelli Family

Our mother Muriel, was Bob's sister-in-law. She is now 93 and blind, but she has clear images of Bob. All comments and recollections are positive and happy. Our large clan of five children (Jeanne, Tom, Steve, Jim, and Joanne) were always welcome at the Keough house. When we were young, we did things together. Bob was always smiling, tolerant, quick witted, and funny. We send our sincere condolences to our cousins for their loss, but herald the life of a true super hero. May he finally rest in peace.

Message from Allison Walker

Grace, Tristan and Family, My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dad. I hope you find peace in the many memories that you have together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Expression of Sympathy

A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on November 17, 2017