Paul F. Keane, 92, of Mattapoisett died Sunday November 23, 2014 at home. He was the husband of the late Mary H. (Bauer) Keane.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Paul and Julia (Long) Keane, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church.
A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Keane served in the U.S. Navy for twenty years until his retirement in 1963. He later served in the Fleet Reserve for ten years. Following his naval service, he was employed as a custodian at Old Rochester Regional High School for twenty years.
He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Kate Souza who was his caregiver.
He was the brother of the late Brother William Keane, ss.cc.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 AM. Burial with military honors will be in Center Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday November 25, 2014 from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Humane Society and Shelter – SouthCoast, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.