James E McKeever
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Leeds- James Edward McKeever passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Jim was born on November 30, 1946 in Chicopee, MA, to Mary C. (Kelly) and Henry J. McKeever. Jim attended local schools and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He was a resident of Northampton, MA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia F. McKeever, his son James P. McKeever and his girlfriend, Leslie Johnson of Northampton, MA, and his daughter Kerry E. Kmetz and her husband Marty, of Easthampton, MA. "Baba" will be missed most by his beloved grandchildren, Tanner and Hope Kmetz. He is also survived by his brothers Kenneth M. (Kathleen) of Old Lyme, CT, Richard F. (Susan) of Southwick, MA, Stephen J. (Leeann) of Agawam, MA and sisters Mary Ellen Bray of LaGrange, GA and Eileen A. McKeever of Springfield, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was also predeceased by his brother Christopher J. McKeever in 2017. Jim's family would like to express their appreciation to the caretakers and staff at Heritage Hall South in Agawam, MA, for their kindness, concern and assistance with his care over the past several months. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or at https://www.kidney.org/donation. Corridan Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. To share a memory or leave your condolences for the family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com