Thomas J Keeley
Thomas “Tom” J. Keeley, 53, of Rochester, died at 1:23 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1958 in Springfield to T. Paul Keeley, Jr. and Nancy M. Richey Keeley.
His father and one nephew, Jeff Bensko preceded him in death. He is survived by his Mother, Nancy M. Keeley of Springfield; his beloved companion, Missy Barron of Rochester and their children, Ruel Dylan, Selby Jordan and Kelsey Celeste Barron; three sisters, Paula (Bob) Bensko of Springfield, Karen McVickers of Chatham and Linda (John) Kennedy of Glenarm; one brother, Michael (Cheryl) Keeley of St. Cloud, MN, four nieces, Ashley and Emily Bensko, Morgan Carroll and Sarah Kennedy; nine nephews, Jeremy & Josh Keeley, Ryan McVickers, Ian and Nathan Richardson, Shaun, Grant, Robert Keeley and Matt Bensko; one great nephew, Kalen Paul Keeley and several aunts and uncles.
Tom was of the Catholic faith, he enjoyed playing golf, cooking, especially on the grill and working in his yard. He was an avid Cardinal and Rams fan and was the best “Dad” cheerleader at his kids various sports events.
He was employed by Green Hyundai as a sales representative and had previously worked at Honda of Illinois for 20 years.
Visitation: 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Monsignor John Ossola officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to an Education Fund for the children in care of Heartland Credit Union.
carrie (hines) welch posted on 7/7/12
I was stunned when I learned that Tom had passed away....., though I have not been back to Springfield in many years I have fond memeories of growing up there. Many of my cherished memories involved the Keeley Family, in particular Tom and Linda Keeley. I remember the family moving into the tight knit neighborhood and Linda and I became instant friends. Tom gave me my first kiss while playing a game of operation! In later years he would give me relationship advice and I became college roomates with a close friend of his. We all took a memorable trip to Daytona_ my first, so many wonderful memories over a period 15 or so years. I will remember Tom with a quick wit and a easy smile. A born salesman, my Mom always said Tom could sell shoes to a snake if he put his mind to it! I am truly sorry for his passing,he will remain in the hearts of many. Carrie Welch