Obituary of phillip martin keane

In Loving Memory of Phillip Martin Keane, August 8, 1939 - October 30, 2021. Phil passed away at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Phil was 82 years old and lived a life full of love for his family, for his church, and for his Country. He served 30 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1988 from NAS Pensacola as a Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate. He went on to work for the Civil Service and retired in 1997. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War. Phillip had a strong love for his church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. This is where he performed and completed several projects for the church. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, and served as Grand Knight for 6 years between two separate councils. Phil started the council at St. Johns and helped with several fund-raising events, his favorite being the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. He is preceded in death by his Father, John Martin Keane, his mother, Ruth Ada Keane, two brothers, Robert Leo Keane and John Edward Keane, and his son John William Keane. Phil is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia Lee Keane, two sons, James Donald Keane and Jeffery Lee Keane, two daughter-in-law’s, Cheri Keane and Tina Keane, two brothers and one sister, Thomas William Keane Sr. (Carolyn Keane), Dennis James Keane (Kathleen Keane) and sister Rita Diane Morini (Albert Morini). Virginia and Phil’s home was always filled with love and laughter from seven Grandchildren, and six Great Grandchildren. Phillip will be greatly missed by all who knew him and he can finally fish again for that great bass in Heaven. Fair winds and following seas. Rest In Peace Phillip. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 with visitation at 11:00 AM and service at 12:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, followed by Burial at Barrancas National Cemetery.