Obituary of Donald J. Keane Jr.

Donald J. Keane Jr. (Don) passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer in Hollywood, FL on February 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He is survived by his spouse, Patricia Calabro; stepson, Kris Calabro; daughter-in-law, Alana Lagerström; grandson, Lucas Keane Calabro; sister, Dianne Keane-Escobar; and nephews, Kevin Escobar and Michael Escobar. Don was born on November 7, 1957, in Winchester, MA, to Donald Keane Sr. and Annamay Collins. He grew up in Medford, MA, and Lake Shore Park, NH, before moving to South Florida in 1971. Don graduated from Hollywood Hills High School in 1976 and continued his education at Sheridan Vocational School, specializing in auto body repair. Don had a deep passion for life, which was evident in everything he loved, spending time on the water boating, admiring classic and high-performance cars, and attending races to experience the thrill of the track. Above all, he cherished his family and friends. He was fiercely loyal, always putting others before himself, and was the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering support left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. A visitation service is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 2–6 p.m. at Joseph Scarano Funeral Homes, located at 4351 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Team "Don's Champions" in the PurpleStride walk benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at: http://support.pancan.org/goto/DonsChampions. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Hennalee Brown, the AccentCare Hospice team, and the Memorial Oncology Department for their generous care of Don. A special thank you to Dave Degen, a devoted friend who stood by Don’s side nearly every day, offering unwavering support and companionship. Please keep the Keane, Jr. family in your thoughts and prayers. The Joseph A. Scarano Presidential Circle Memorial Chapel is Honored to assist the Keane, Jr. family with the arrangements.