Robert W. McKeon Sr.
OBITUARY
Robert “Bobby” W. McKeon Sr., 88, of North Scranton passed away Friday October 23, 2026 at the Allied Services Hospice Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Diana “Dede” DeMaio McKeon.
Born in Scranton he was the son of the late Earl Sr. and Amelia Pecaro McKeon. A graduate of Scranton Technical High School, prior to retirement he was a truck driver for over 40 years and was a proud member of Teamsters Union #229.
He was a hardworking man devoted to his family, and his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He adored spending time with them and was never happier than when he was spoiling them.
He loved celebrating the holidays, especially Christmas. Each year he decorated his home with such enthusiasm that his family affectionately nicknamed him “Clark Griswold.” When his grandchildren were young, he made the holidays even more special by dressing up as Santa Claus, creating memories they will always treasure.
As a young man, he was a gifted athlete, and in 1956 he became the first recipient of the Daniel J. Costello Memorial Award in recognition of his outstanding ability on the football field. Later in life, he was a member of a bocce club, where he enjoyed playing with his friends and competing in tournaments.
His faith was central to his life. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in North Scranton, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society, served as a lector and Eucharistic Minister, and brought Holy Communion to homebound members of the parish.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna and husband Ray Gaylets, Cindy and husband Robert Reuther; a son Robert McKeon Jr. and wife Patricia, all of Scranton; five grandchildren, Ian Gaylets and husband David Berger and Corey Gaylets, Garrett Reuther, Ryan and wife Ashley and Elizabeth McKeon; brothers Fred and Eugene McKeon; sisters Mary Ann Malyczak, Patricia Loflin, Amelia Ropel, Yvonne Neary several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Evan and Emma McKeon; brother Earl T. McKeon Jr.; sister Gloria McKeon Pouch.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects Friday from 9 am until time of Mass in the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
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