Brandin Charles O'Keefe

Brandin O’Keefe, age 32, of Delaware, OH formerly of New Jersey, died after a courageous battle with cancer on December 26, 2014. Brandin was a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received a degree in History. He was a firefighter with the City of Columbus and prior to moving to Ohio was a firefighter with the City of Bridgeton, NJ and a volunteer firefighter with the City of Vineland, NJ. Brandin loved being outdoors and enjoyed rock climbing, hiking, and camping. He is preceded in death by his father, David O’Keefe; grandparents, Ruth Littleton, Daniel and Ann O’Keefe. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; children, Abigail and Evan; grandfather, O. Drew Williams; mother, Gweynn; brothers, Patrick (Megan) O’Keefe and Daniel O’Keefe. Friends may call Tuesday 5-8pm at THE SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of 270) and 1 hour prior at church. Funeral mass 10:00am Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 10700 Liberty Rd. Powell, OH with Father Michael Gentry Celebrant. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Columbus Firefighters Foundations 379 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 or Melanoma Research Foundation 1411 K. Street Suite 800 Washington DC 20005. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.