Francis (Frank) Keane was born on March 9‚ 1955 to Irish Immigrants; John and Theresa Keane. Born and raised in the Bronx‚ New York he was the only son and oldest of three children. He attended Our Lady of Solace grammar school and graduated high school from Cardinal Hayes. Before joining the Fire Department he worked at Seaman’s Bank for Savings in New York City and there he made numerous friends that lasted a lifetime.
He began his career with the New York City Fire Department on September 5‚ 1981 and was first assigned to Engine 61 and later transferred to Ladder 41; both located in the Bronx near where he grew up. On April 9‚ 1994 he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Engine 39 located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Nine years later on July 6‚ 2003 he was promoted to Captain and was assigned to Engine 46 / Ladder 27 (Cross Bronx Express) where he served until his untimely death. Frank loved being a firefighter and he dedicated 25+ years of service and his life to New York City‚ the FDNY and saving others. He was a brave‚ dedicated‚ career firefighter who conducted every day of his life with the utmost dignity‚ professionalism and moral character. He died on December 11‚ 2006 shortly after a tour of duty‚ which included numerous runs‚ as a result of a fatal heart attack.
He was a devoted son‚ wonderful brother; a true and generous friend and he loved his family‚ friends. A true family man he loved family gatherings and the Christmas holidays were his favorite. Frank‚ with his presence always made them special! He was godfather and confirmation sponsor to his two nephews and two nieces‚ never missed a birthday‚ graduation or family event and never forgot to send a card. He always spoiled his family with the most beautiful gifts and his nieces and nephews with latest video game systems‚ CD’s and outfits. He took great pride each year in assembling his magnificent Christmas Village scene; which he loved showing to his family and friends.
As a Captain‚ he was a role model to the younger guys and took his job and the safety of his men very seriously. He attended numerous golf outings and charity events supporting those lost in the line of duty and also visited and helped injured and recovering firefighters in his free time. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved to ski (Hunter Firefighter races)‚ scuba dive‚ bike ride and play tennis‚ golf and ice hockey (F.D.N.Y. hockey team). He traveled many times a year to ski and scuba with many of his F.D.N.Y. buddies. He spent his summers relaxing at his favorite beach club ‘The Manhem Club’ and playing tennis in Pelham Bay Park. He was an avid reader of world history and had a keen interest in religious military campaigns (The Crusades) and the world’s wars.
He was loved by many – a man of great character‚ brave‚ humble and caring; a Captain and loyal friend to all those who knew him. Life is not the same without him; he is truly missed and lives on in the hearts of his mother‚ Theresa; father‚ John; sisters‚ Maureen and Patricia; his nephews‚ Michael and Matthew; his nieces‚ Jillian and Jessica‚ his friends and fellow firefighters.
Frank will always be remembered in my heart…
– Cathy TullyIN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL
Brother
Today is full of memories
of a Brother laid to rest
and every single one of them
is filled with happiness
For you were someone special
always such a joy to know
and there was so much pain
when it was time to let, you go
That’s why this special message
is sent to heaven above
for angels to take care of you
and give you all my love
All my love,
– Maureen KeaneMaureen
I loved Frank, and was shocked to hear of his death. He was a gentleman, charming, handsome and kind. I’m sure he’s on the slopes in heaven, with the wind in his face and the sun overhead.
– Paula YoungDear Frankie:
Merry 11th Christmas Heaven – 2017
May your spirit soar in freedom
From the fears that gripped so tight.
May you find the peace you searched for
As you wandered, lost, in the night.
May your tortured mind be clear and calm
And your tender heart be warm.
May you have no need for strength now.
May there ne’er be another storm.
May the music of the angels
Be the sweet sounds that you hear.
As you’re rocked in Heaven’s cradle
May you ne’er shed another tear.
I’ll wear your memory proudly,
My only brother…my true friend.
May my love for you reach Heaven above
Until we meet again.
All my love today and always,
– Maureen KeaneYour loving sister,
Maureen
Happy Birthday!
– Maureen KeaneHappy Birthday!
– Maureen KeaneMiss you every day.
Love you.
I’ve Only Known You as Children Visiting Guttenburg. I Had Such A Crush. My Sister Had Most His Attention. Yet I Oggled His Presence. Such A Presence He Made. With Stongth Of Truth and Honor. LOVE. Cousin Maureen…..Thank You For The Memories.?
– Maureen MillerIn Memory of a dear
Brother
At Christmas time
Although they say that passing time
can heal so many things
it’ll never heal the heartache
and the pain that Christmas brings
Because it brings back memories
of happy times with you
of all the fun and laughs we would have
and the things we used to do
And oh, to hug you once again
and wish you all the best,
instead of leaving these sad words
at this, your place of rest…
…to thank you for the Christmases
we shared with one another
and tell you that you meant so much
and always will, dear Brother
I Love and Miss you!
– Maureen Keane (2018)Dear Frankie:
Merry 12th Christmas in Heaven – 2018
In Memory of a dear Brother At Christmas time
Although they say that passing time
can heal so many things
it’ll never heal the heartache
and the pain that Christmas brings
Because it brings back memories
of happy times with you
of all the fun and laughs we would have
and the things we used to do
And oh, to hug you once again
and wish you all the best,
instead of leaving these sad words
at this, your place of rest…
…to thank you for the Christmases
we shared with one another
and tell you that you meant so much
and always will, dear Brother.
All my love this holiday season and always,
– Maureen KeaneLove & miss you!
Your loving sister,
Maureen
Dearest FRANKIE.
– Maureen KeaneHappy birthday!
Miss and love you.
Your loving sister Maureen
Dear FRANKIE:
– Maureen KeaneHappy Birthday!
Love and miss you .
Your sister Maureen
Happy Birthday 3/9/19
– CathyHappy birthday Frankie
– Maureen KeaneMiss and love you.
Your loving sister Maureen
Wishing you a happy birthday to my dear brother. Miss you every day.
– Maureen KeaneYour loving sister Maureen
Your life was a blessing,
your memory a treasure,
you are loved beyond words
and missed beyond measure.
Missing you this Thanksgiving 2019 and always.
We love you!
Mom, Maureen, Mike & Matt
– Maureen KeaneDear Frankie:
MEMORIES OF YOU AT CHRISTMAS 2019
Now that you’re no longer here
I hope you’ll always know,
Your memory is with me
Everywhere I go.
Christmas has descended now
And happily, I find
That thoughts of all
The fun we shared
Are always on my mind.
I wish you peace
At Christmastime
Wherever you may be,
And thank you
for the memories
They mean
The world to me.
Miss & Love You!
– Maureen KeaneMerry Christmas!
Your sister Maureen
Merry Christmas Frank
– CathyDear Frankie:
Happy 13th Anniversary In Heaven
It feels like it’s been forever,
– Maureen Keanesince I’ve seen your face.
I miss you so much,
in my heart you will always hold a special place.
All the good times we’ve shared,
the memories we’ve made.
Every day I think about them all,
From my mind they will never fade.
How I wish we could walk arm in arm, hand in hand, heart to heart.
If I would’ve known that it would end like this,
I thought we’d never have to be apart.
You were always the light at the end of my storm.
the star in my sky.
You were a blessing,
you were perfect in my eye.
So many questions I still have to ask,
my best friend gone.
Why?
You were too young to go,
it didn’t have to be like this, you didn’t have to die.
From now until the end of my life you will be on my mind,
every minute,
every hour,
every day.
I love you,
I miss you,
and this is how it will stay…
Your loving sister, Maureen
Happy New Year 2020!
– Maureen KeaneHAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK
– Maureen KeaneWe miss and love you.
Dear Frank:
It is another sad day and also a happy one. Mom has left us but now she is with you and dad. Please watch over all of us and know that not a day goes by that I do not miss you, mom and dad.
– Maureen KeaneI love you all.
Till we meet again.
Love Maureen
Tis the season I am thankful for:
– Maureen KeaneMy mind
That still remembers you
My voice
That stills speaks of you
My spirit
That still hears you
My heart
That still loves you…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Miss you, mom & dad!
Always in my heart and thoughts.
I love you!
Maureen
IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL BROTHER
Today is full of memories
Of a Brother laid to rest
And every single one of them
Is filled with happiness
For you were someone special
Always such a joy to know
And there was so much pain
When it was time to let you go
That’s why this special message
Is sent to heaven above
For the angels to take care of you
And give you all my love.
Happy Anniversary In Heaven – 12/11/2006
All my love today, tomorrow and forever.
– MaureenI miss and love you.
Maureen
IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL BROTHER
Today is full of memories
Of a Brother laid to rest
And every single one of them
Is filled with happiness
For you were someone special
Always such a joy to know
And there was so much pain
When it was time to let you go
That’s why this special message
Is sent heaven above
For the angels to take care of you
And give you all my love.
Happy Anniversary In Heaven – 12/11/2006
All my love today, tomorrow and forever.
– Maureen KeaneI miss and love you.
Maureen
Frankie Missing You At Christmas
Every day without you
Since you had to go, is like summer without sunshine
And winter without snow.
I wish I could talk to you
There is so much I would say,
Life has changed so very much
Since you went away.
I miss the bond between us
And I miss your kind support
You’re in my mind and in my heart
And every Christmas thought.
I’ll always feel you close to me
And though you’re far from sight
I’ll search for you among the stars
That shine on Christmas night.
Merry Christmas 2020 in Heaven with Mom & Dad
– Maureen KeaneI love and miss you all!
Maureen
Frankie Happy New Year In HEAVEN
Another year has passed us by
and a new one about to start,
each year I miss you more and more,
deep down within my heart.
If I could have a new year’s wish, one that would come true,
I’d wish that I could somehow, spend it there with you.
Love & miss you, mom & dad!
– MaureenHappy 2021!
Maureen
FRANKIE – HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 IN HEAVEN!
– MaureenLOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM & DAD
MY HEART IS WITH YOU ALWAYS AND YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS DAILY.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
YOUR LOVING SISTER.
MAUREEN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
– MaureenTreasured memories on your birthday, Frankie: I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and will tomorrow too. I think of you in silence and make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you, only those who loved you know. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. It is just the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Happy heavenly birthday to you, my beloved brother.
I love and miss you.
Your loving sister Maureen.
Say hello to mom and dad and tell them I miss and love them too.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, mom & dad.
– MaureenAll my love on this day and always.
Dear Frankie:
– MaureenThink of you every day and miss you. Wishing you all in heaven peace on this day – the 20th
anniversary of 9/11.
You are my hero!
Your loving sister Maureen
Say hi to mom & dad.
Frank, Mom & Dad
– Maureen KeaneThanksgiving’s here, but you are there, at our table sits empty chairs. Though we’re grateful and still celebrate, we can’t help that, our hearts still ache. Wishing you all were here, not so far, so we could come to where you are.
Happy Thanksgiving in heaven 2021.
Love & miss you!
Always in our heart and thoughts.
Maureen, Mike & Matt
HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN
12/11/2006
If Roses grow in Heaven
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my brother’s arms
and tell him they’re from me.
Tell him that I love and miss him,
and when he turns to smile,
place a kiss upon his cheek
and hold him for a while.
Because remembering him is easy,
I do it every day,
but there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
Miss you every day!
Your loving sister Maureen
– MaureenMERRY CHRISTMAS 2021
I hold onto our memories
The ones that are so dear
To try to keep you always close
Now you are not here
You were called, it was your time
But it is so true
You have left a legacy
There was no one like you
You were very special
And I want to say
I feel lost in many ways
You are not here today
But I will never forget you
And I know I have been blessed
To have you for my Brother
Because you were the best…
I LOVE & MISS YOU, MOM & DAD
HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TOGETHER!
– MaureenMAUREEN
HAPPY NEW YEAR IN HEAVEN 2022
To My Dear Brother, Mom & Dad,
Another year has passed us by and a new one about to start,
each year I miss you more and more,
deep down within my heart. If I could have a new year’s wish,
one that would come true,
I’d wish that I could somehow, spend it there with you.
Miss & Love You!
– MaureenMaureen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN TO MY DEAR BROTHER FRANKE
– Maureen3/9/1955-12/11/2006
Today is full of memories happiness and tears,
of birthday celebrations we’ve shared throughout the years.
And though I’ll always miss you the endless joy you brought,
warms my heart with gratitude and fills my every thought.
Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see how cherished
and important your memory is to me.
I feel that you are with me in everything I do .
So I will celebrate your birthday but I will spend it, missing you.
Always in my heart!
Your loving sister.
Till we meet again.
Maureen
P.S. Say hi to mom & dad.
Happy Birthday Frank.
– Cathy TullyAlways in my heart ❤
Cathy
030922
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2021
– MaureenFrankie, Mom & Dad:
May your Irish eyes be smiling down upon us always.
Love & miss you!
Your Irish princess – LOL
Maureen
IN MEMORY OF MY SPECIAL
BROTHER
HAPPY 16TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN
In memory of a special Brother
so full of loving deeds
who always thought of others first
and helped fulfill their needs.
Someone who loved to bring a smile
as he went on his way
and never failed to brighten up
a dark and gloomy day.
Someone who’ll never know how much
your are missed and thought about today.
For when you left, it seemed as if
the stars had all gone out.
Frankie you meant so very much to me
in every single way and you are remembered with much love
today and every single day.
Happy anniversary in heaven.
– Maureen KeaneYour loving sister,
MAUREEN
MISSING YOU AT CHRISTMAS FRANKIE
2022
Every day without you
Since you had to go,
Is like summer without sunshine
And Christmas without snow.
I wish that I could talk to you
There’s so much I would say,
Life has changed so very much
Since you went away.
I miss the bond between us
And I miss your kind support,
You’re on my mind and in my heart
And every Christmas thought.
I always feel you close to me
And though were far apart,
I’ll search for you among the stars
That shine on Christmas night.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO
– Maureen KeaneYOU, MOM & DAD
ALL MY LOVE,
YOUR LOVING SISTER
MAUREEN
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
– Maureen KeaneMISS YOU & LOVE YOU, MOM & DAD
MAUREEN
Happy Birthday in Heaven Frankie!
– Maureen KeaneMiss and love you!
Your loving sister Maureen
Happy Birthday Frank
– Cathy Tully2023
To my beloved brother Frankie:
– Maureen KeaneMay God grant you always…
a sunbeam to warm you, a moon beam to charm you and a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to my Angel in Heaven.
Happy St. Patrick’s to mom and dad also.
Your Irish colleen,
Maureen
Happy Easter 2023
– Maureen KeaneTo you, mom & dad!
Love & miss you,
Maureen
“Happy Thanksgiving 2023 in heaven, Frankie, Mom & Dad! Your absence leaves a deep void in my heart, and I miss you terribly. Still, on this day of thanks, I am so thankful for all the moments we shared. I hold them all deep in my heart.” Love & miss you every day!
– Maureen KeaneDear Frankie:
– MaureenHappy anniversary in heaven!
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
I miss you so much and treasure the memories that we shared.
Until we see each other again.
All my love,
Your sister Maureen
Merry Christmas 2023 in Heaven Frankie, Mom & Dad:
“Celebrating Christmas with you all in my heart and mind. I hope you know that you are loved and missed every day of the year.” The holidays are not the same without you.
Love & miss you today and always!
Maureen
– Maureen KeaneHappy New Year 2024!
– MaureenLove you Frank, Mom & Dad!
Maureen
Happy Birthday 2024
– MaureenMissing you every day and always thinking about you.
Always in my heart. We will always be bonded together forever.
Love you.
Your sister Maureen
Happy heavenly Birthday 2024
– Cathy TullyHAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN HEAVEN 2024
– MaureenFrankie, Mom & Dad
May your hearts be warm and happy
With the lilt of Irish laughter
Every day in every way
And forever and ever after.
Love & miss you,
Maureen