Mr. Donald O. Keeney, Jr.
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Mr. Donald O. Keeney, Jr.

  • July 18, 1929 - November 15, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“It seems I was one of Mr. Keeney's newer clients, since he has only tuned our piano twice a year for the past 6 years. I never remembered which date...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Rebecca Bene - Millersville, MD

“Mr. Keeney restored my grandmother's baby grand piano almost 20 years ago, thus beginning a long-term tuning relationship. It was my grandmother's...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Greg & Linda Weight - MD

“Don Keeney has tuned our piano for almost all the 35 years we have lived in Hillsmere. A few years ago her arranged for some restoration work to be...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Liz Vanden Heuvel - Annapolis, MD

“I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Keeney's passing. Mr. Keeney has tuned our piano for the past 15 years and we looked forward to seeing him. He will...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Lance Larson - Severn, MD

“My family has very special memories of Junior. My parents, Larry and Louise, met Jr and Shirley in 1959 when they moved to Annapolis as newlyweds....Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Denise Eubanks Hale - LA - Friend

“My deepest sympathies to Flo and to Don's family. I have known Don since I was a kid. My parents purchased the piano that I have in 1948 from Don's...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Alice Torovssky Johnson - MD

“Please accept our sympathy on the death of Mr. Keeney. He tuned our piano for over 30 years. He was always a gentleman and most professional. Our...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Marolyn and Roy Vaillant - Arnold, MD

“I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. When a loved one dies the pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Delores Allen - Severn, MD

“I love you Dad....GO REDSKINS!!! Rest in peace Dad....I know that we will be together again one day. Give my big brother a hug for me! Love,...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Jackie Keeney - Arnold - MD

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless you all and keep you in the palm of His hand. Debra Lake ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Debra Lake - Stevensville, MD

“To both my friend, Jackie and co-worker, Shirley, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Keeney, but family is...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Nancy M. Ermenidis - Severna Park, MD

“Sorry for your loss. Don was a good guy who really liked his work and will be missed. ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Bill & Connie Herman - MD

“I was always grateful to Mr. Keeney for his kindness. He was always very cheery and soft spoken, and let me stay with him for a short while when I...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Ava Liese Wentz - annapolis, MD

“I didn't know Donald, but my sincere condolences are with Jackie and her family. ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Robert Cooper - Annapolis, MD

“I never really talked to your dad , but I heard so many wonderful things about him.My mom was very fond of him and your mom. I pray the memories you...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Millie Armiger Johnson - MD

“Sorry for your loss, Donnie, Becky and Jackie . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: David Alan Fila - Davie, FL

“Mr. Keeney it was such a pleasure to have met you. I very much enjoyed soeaking with you and to see you work on your pianos. You can tell how much...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Willie Mendoza - Baltimore, MD

“Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the passing of Mr. Keeney. He faithfully and skillfully tuned our piano for over 13 years. We (and our...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Dullnig - Edgewater, MD

“Don was a friend for many years through his very professional music business. He was always pleasant and friendly. Our sympathy to Floretta and...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: John & Kathy Norville - MD

“So sorry to hear of your loss. He was one of the most gentle men that I have ever known. There was always a smile on his face for everyone. ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Janice Rolens - Annapolis, MD



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Donald Oliver Keeney Jr., 82, lifelong resident of Annapolis, died November 15 at his residence, with his family around him, after a terminal illness.
He attended Annapolis High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1953. He spent his entire working life in piano tuning and repair. He was the longtime owner of Keeney's Music Store on West St. After selling the business, he continued tuning and rebuilding pianos up until his death. He was a member of the Eastport United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wally Keeney.
He is survived by son, Donnie Keeney III of Annapolis; two daughters, Jennie "Becky" Cornett and Jackie Keeney, both of Arnold; former spouse, Shirley Keeney of Arnold; sister, Flo Keeney of Annapolis; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on BOTH Sunday and Monday, November 20 and 21 at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Funeral will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22 at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (in memory of Mr. Keeney's son, Wally), 1301 York Road, Suite 404, Lutherville, MD 21093.