James T. Keenan of Warrington, PA, Fairview Lake in Tafton, PA, Pompano Beach, FL and formerly of Richboro, PA died peacefully on Saturday September 3rd, 2011, at Doylestown Hospital, surrounded by his family. For over 30 years he fought heart disease. He was 78.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Jeanette M. Bracken Keenan.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the Bustleton Section of the City, he was the son of the late John A. and Helen T. Seitz Keenan.

James was a skilled carpenter, whose talents and business acumen allowed him to find success as president of Northampton Constructors, Buckingham Developers, and McGowan and Keenan Builders.

He was an avid tennis player, skier, and he passionately enjoyed times spent sailing his boat on the Chesapeake Bay. He loved sharing these hobbies with his family and friends. James will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him. Mr. Keenan was a proud veteran of the Army who served his country during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his wife Jean, James is survived by his loving children and their spouses Janice K. McGinn and Edward, of North Wales, James T. Keenan Jr. and Joanne, of Jamison, Thomas P. Keenan and Lynne, of New Hope PA, Patrick J. Keenan and Nancy, of Coopersburg, PA, Eileen Foster and Steve, of Driggs, ID, and Jacqueline M. Keenan of East Norriton. He is also survived by his brother John A. Keenan Jr. and by his 14 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday evening, September 9, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am.

Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Overbrook School for the Blind, 6333 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151.