Barbara Ann

O'Keefe

Mrs. Barbara Ann O'Keefe (nee Kochis) of Whiting, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. O'Keefe, age 68, grew up in Edgewater, NJ. She resided in Bloomingdale and Forked River before moving to Whiting several years ago. She was predeceased by her parents William and Victoria Kochis and siblings Linda, William, Steven and Tracey.

Barbara met her soulmate Bill at the age of 17 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She was a devoted mother, always volunteering her time to the many activities and passions pursued by her three children. As a grandmother to nine, she attended numerous football games, soccer matches, lacrosse games and dance recitals supporting her grandchildren. Barbara always enjoyed weekly trips to bingo, time spent with her brothers and sisters, and after moving to Whiting, she took full advantage of her proximity to Atlantic City.

Mrs. O'Keefe is survived by her loving husband William J. O'Keefe, Sr. She is also survived by her dear children William J. O'Keefe, Jr. (Shauna) of Long Valley, NJ, Brenda Eisenhardt (Craig) of Chester, NJ and Elizabeth Verola (Justin) of Rockaway, NJ; her sister Candy Hurley of Whiting, NJ and brother Paul Kochis of Bloomingdale, NJ; and her adored grandchildren, Thomas, William and Brielle O'Keefe, Madelyn, Jack and Luke Eisenhardt and Justin, Emma and John Verola.

The family will receive those wishing to express their condolences on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4-8PM at the AK Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ 07010. Entombment will take place on Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 AM at the Madonna Mausoleum in Fort Lee, NJ.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to honor Mrs. O'Keefe's memory are asked to donate to CTC Academy for Disabled Children 125 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 at
ctc academy.org.