Dennis O'Keefe

May 17, 1953 - October 6, 2020

Dennis P. O’Keefe of Mohegan Lake, NY passed away on October 6, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1953 in the Bronx to Dennis and Gloria O’Keefe. He married his wife Joyce Schettini on November 18, 1983 at St. Philip Neri Church. He worked at the American bank note for 10 years before he joined the teamster Local 829 and was with them for 31 years. He enjoyed woodworking and always took the opportunity to make items for others. Dennis was an avid fan of both the NY Yankees and NY Giants no matter how bad of a season they had. He is survived by his beloved wife Joyce, loving daughters: Ashley Goldberg (Peter) and Nicole Higgs (Thomas), his sisters: Kathy Walsh, Maureen O’Keefe and sister in law Maureen O’Keefe. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his brother Thomas, father Dennis and mother Gloria. Family and friends will honor the life of Dennis on Friday from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm at Yorktown Funeral Home. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday at 9:45am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to the American Cancer Society.