Joseph Patrick Kealy

Kealy, Joseph Patrick born April 15, 1950 in Hastings, Nebraska died
October 8, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Joe attended St. Cecilia High
School in Hastings, Nebraska. He was a standout athlete in both
football and basketball. He attended Northern Arizona University on a
basketball scholarship, later attending Hastings College playing
football. He married Janet Meininger on November 27, 1971 in Hastings,
Nebraska, moving the following year to Scottsdale, Arizona. During his
37 years in Scottsdale, Arizona, he owned Kealy Construction Company,
served as CEO for International Environmental Corp, CEO for
International Fibercom Inc. and most recently CEO for Clear Energy
Systems. He was a member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds and served on
St. Mary's High School Scholarship Board. Joe had a great passion for
sports as was evident in his 10 successful years of coaching the Pop
Warner, Huskers. He enjoyed watching his daughter, Shelby, play
basketball at Xavier College Prep and at the University of Denver; and
his son, Ryan, play football for St. Mary's High School and Arizona
State University. His hobbies included playing tennis and golf weekly,
and watching all sports especially college football. He had a strong
faith and could be found most early mornings "talking to God" at Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Joe loved life with a passion
living every day to the fullest. He was a very loving, generous
husband, father and grandfather, who let his family know how much he
loved them each and every day. He enjoyed people and touched many
lives with his fun loving spirit and intense honesty. Joe believed
that heaven was the ultimate goal on earth and he is there. He is
survived by his wife, Jan, children Shelby and Ryan and granddaughter
Bailey Rae Kealy. The Rosary will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 16th
at St. Mary's High School Chapel, 2525 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, 85004. The
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Friday, October 17, at St. Mary's
Basilica, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, 85004. If possible, be color ful
for Joe as he views this as a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be sent to St. Mary's High School
Scholarship Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral
Home.

The Arizona Republic from 10/15/2008 - 10/16/2008

			  John Francis Kealy

John Francis Kealy, 63, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on August
16, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on
June 20, 1944, the first son of Dick and Ruth Kealy. Soon after his
birth they moved to Hastings, Nebraska. Dad was a great scholar and
athlete while attending the local Catholic schools (Go Bluehawks) and
excelled in football and basketball. He was the first person to
receive the "Ruth Kealy" award and continued to brag about his
lightening speed, thus the name "Jet". He stayed in Hastings until he
went away to college at the University of Notre Dame. During his
college career, he married his lifetime sweetheart, Kathleen Beiriger
on August 6, 1966. As a young couple, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona
to help his father and brother, Joe, in the family business, Kealy
Construction Company. Dad graduated from Arizona State University (Go
Devils) in 1967, the same year his twin sons were born. He was always
proud of his Nebraska roots, and returned to Hastings to continue the
family business and watch his family grow with the birth of three
daughters. While in Nebraska, Dad was active in the Knights of
Columbus, the City Council and a member of the AAGC. Business brought
his family back to Arizona in 1981 and success in business, life and
love kept us here. At the time of his death, Dad was working with his
sons as a General Contractor/Development at their self-owned
companies, IEC and KNK Diversified. His favorite past time was
spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He leaves
behind his wife Kathleen, 5 children, John Jr. (Erin), Rick, Kelly
(Marc), Kerry (Travis) and Kristen (Joel); a brother Joe, sister Barb,
and many nieces and nephews. The twinkle in his eye, however were his
5 grandsons who will miss him dearly, Tom, Dane, Keegan, Cole and
Connor. Preceding him in death are his parents, Dick and Ruth and his
beloved sister, Donna Crilly.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday,
August 21, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M., at
Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd.,
Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 10:00
A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 7655 E. Main St, Scottsdale,
where dad was a faithful member and Eucharistic Minister. Internment
will take place immediately at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Hastings Catholic Schools, 111
N. Burlington Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901, Attn: The Kealy Memorial
Award, honoring John F. Kealy.

Arizona Republic, The (Phoenix, AZ)
Date: August 19, 2007
Edition: Final Chaser
Page: B6