Obituary of Robert F. Keenan

Robert F. Keenan June 8, 1969 - June 19, 2016 Budd Lake, NJ Robert Francis Keenan of Budd Lake, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Center. Born in Orange he graduated from Parsippany High School and lived in New Windsor, NY before moving to Budd Lake 11 years ago. Robert was the owner of Finish Line Detail in East Hanover for the last 9 years. In his previous position he worked for PepsiCo as Store Manager, General Manager, and then rose to District Manager for KFC, Taco Bell & Macaroni Grill. Robert was a dedicated husband and father who relentlessly worked 7 days a week to provide for his family’s needs. His passing was unexpected and will leave a void that can never be filled. His family and friends will remember him as an extremely hardworking and fun-loving family man. His sense of humor was unmatched. Rob was a loyal and reliable friend to everyone. To know him was to love him. He was extremely generous and would help anyone in need. He was a life well remembered. He adored his german shepherd dog Leah, who he tirelessly trained and took to work with him most of the time. Rob’s creative ingenuity led him to find solutions to problems anywhere needed. His resourcefulness in the home resulted in clever new inventions and projects. He fully enjoyed updating the home and working in his yard. There was nothing that he couldn't fix or create. His neighbors were among his many friends, who he shared countless heart to heart talks and barbecues with. He is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Marla Marie Keenan (nee Malinowski), one son Michael S. Keenan of Budd Lake, NJ: two daughters Kristen J. Javed and her husband KJ of Denville, and Angelina M. Keenan at home. His Mother Lu Ann and step father B.J. Steers, his siblings; James Keenan, Christina Keenan of Land O Lakes FL, John Keenan of Asbury Park NJ, and Victor Keenan, his sister in law Ana of Odessa FL, Claudette Andrade of Poughkeepsie, NY, and his cherished granddaughter Kaylie J. Javed. Mother and father in law Debbie and Juan Rodriquez of Hardyston Twp and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Visitation for Robert will be held on Sunday June 26, 2016 from 1-5 pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd., Mendham. Funeral Mass Monday 10:00 am at St. Jude R.C. Church, Budd Lake. The family asks that in lieu of flowers; please consider The Robert F. Keenan Memorial on gofundme.com