Lawrence H. Keon (Larry) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, born June 22, 1932, in Verplanck, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was 92 years old. The fourth of 10 children born to Margaret (McKeever) and Edward Keon of Verplanck. Mr. Keon was predeceased by his parents, his sisters, Rose Ellen Kleinert (Jim), Joan Canestra (Dom), Miriam Staten (Jim), and Margaret Krachy (Charley), his brothers, Edward (Millie) Keon and Dennis Keon as well as his wife of 64 years, Mary Lou Rizzuto Keon. He is survived by his brothers Daniel Keon (Francine) and Thomas Keon (Sue), his sister, Patricia Vitolo (Bob) and his seven children: Mary Louise Keon, Lawrence E. Keon (Jennifer), Eileen Keon, Alexis Watterson (Dave), Martha Keon (Hal Cole), Brian Keon (Renee) and Katy Galle (Brad), as well as 13 Grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Keon was a graduate of Hendrick Hudson High School and Manhattan College, where he majored in Chemistry and worked summers as a Journeyman Bricklayer with his father. He married his wife, Mary Lou Rizzuto, of Peekskill, NY April, 1954. He served in the Army reserves from August 1954 to August 1962, which included roles as a Drill Sergeant in Virginia, and assignments in Kaiserslautern, Germany and at the 945th QM Petroleum Production Laboratory in Poughkeepsie, NY. He began his career as a chemist with Texaco Inc., researching petroleum additives, and then transitioned to a sales role, covering Southeast Asia. He commuted to his office at the Chrysler Building in Manhattan and loved playing cards on the train, before Texaco moved to Harrison. Throughout his over 35 years with Texaco, he was known for his integrity, tireless work ethic and love for international travel. He was a consummate New York City tour guide when entertaining clients in New York.
Mr. Keon was a long-time resident of Croton-on-Hudson, actively engaged in volunteering in his community where he coached flag football, visited Veterans at the Montrose V.A, delivered Turkeys and drove seniors to appointments for the Croton Caring Committee. He was a congregant of Holy Name of Mary Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was proud of his Irish heritage and planned many St. Patrick’s Day parties at the church hall. MORE AT Lawrence Keon avis de décès - Croton-On-Hudson, NY
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