James A. Keenan, III Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James A. Keenan III, 91, passed away at his home in Ewing on July 2, 2022, surrounded by family. Born on December 14, 1930, in Trenton, James was a lifelong resident of New Jersey and graduate of Trenton Central High school. In 1973, after 23 years of service, he retired as a Master Sergeant from 50th Armored Division of the New Jersey National Guard. He served as a Master Plumber and Foreman of Plumbers at NJNPI for 33 years before retiring in 1993. James was an active member of the Princeton Elks BPOE 2129 for 40 years. He loved working outdoors and was well known in the community for his vegetable and flower garden. An active member of the West Trenton Garden club for 23 years, along with his wife of 70 years, Eileen. They married in 1952, having two sons together. Son of the late James A. Keenan Jr. and Elva Fowler Keenan, and father of the late Patrick Edward Keenan, he is survived by: his loving wife of 70 years, Eileen Coughlin Keenan; his son James A. Keenan IV and wife Kristin; his grandsons James A. Keenan V and Brian P. Keenan; his sister Marjorie Kownacky; his nephew F. Thomas Kownacky (Gail); and his nieces Karen, Kristine and Kathleen Kownacky, Virginia Hughes, and Catherine Mary Koester (John). In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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James A. Keenan, III

December 14, 1930 - July 2, 2022