Daniel F. Kehoe, Jr., 86, of Skaneateles, passed away peacefully at the Commons on St. Anthony, on Oct. 11, 2023, after a long illness.
Daniel was born on May 3, 1937, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Daniel F. and Maude Garvey Kehoe. He graduated from Willsboro High School in 1955 and SUNY Albany with a B.S. in 1960 and an M.S. in 1965. He taught science courses in Pine Bush High School for five years, and then taught chemistry, electronics and earth science at Cayuga Community College for 34 years. He received the CCC Excellence in Teaching Award for 1994-1995.
Daniel was predeceased by his father, mother, and sister Mary Consadine. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilma Kuhl Kehoe, daughter Kathleen (William) Cobb, son Daniel W. (Laura) Kehoe, son Michael J. (Shannon) Kehoe, and grandchildren Kayden Warren, Haley Kehoe, Miranda Cobb, Geoffrey Cobb, Tara Kehoe, Julia Kehoe, sister-in-law sister Ellen Kuhl, and brother-in-law William Kuhl.
Daniel was a ham radio operator for many years. He enjoyed boating, camping, working on his small farm, antique tractors, caring for his indoor and outdoor cats and spending time with family. Upon retirement, he and his wife traveled to Ireland many times to explore his Irish heritage.
A funeral Mass will be held on Oct. 17, 2023, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to SAVES Ambulance, Skaneateles.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Commons on St. Anthony for their compassionate care and support over the past few months.
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