Arrangements for the Funeral of Professor Charles McKeough
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release | January 3, 2024
Arrangements for the Funeral of Professor Charles McKeough
It is with a heavy heart that the McKeough family and Villanova University announces the arrangements for the funeral of Professor Charles McKeough ‘61 COE, P ‘19, who passed away Monday, January 1st. Prof. McKeough touched the lives of many with his kindness, warmth, and love. The McKeough family invites you to gather to honor his memory and bid your final farewells on January 19th and 20th.
VIEWINGS and Visitations
A viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, January 19th, 2024 at Alleva Funeral Home, in Paoli, Pennsylvania, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This will be an opportunity for friends and family to pay their respects and offer their condolences to the family.
A second viewing and visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at Saint Thomas of Villanova Church on the campus of Villanova University, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Funeral Mass
The funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at Saint Thomas of Villanova Church on the campus of Villanova University, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, at 10:30 AM. The family invites you to gather to celebrate Prof. McKeough's life, share memories, and offer your final farewells.
Committal Service
Following his funeral Mass, Prof. McKeough will be laid to rest at the McKeough Family plot next to his beloved wife, Marylou, at the Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard located in Valley Forge National Historical Park in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. A solemn procession escorting Prof. McKeough to his final resting place will begin in Valley Forge Park to the gravesite. Prof. McKeough will be escorted by a bagpiper from the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums corps. At the gravesite, a Way Committal Service will be conducted by Deacon Dan Mazurek from Saint Isaac Jogues Parish. Following the service, Prof. McKeough will be lowered into his vault and entombed. As the entombment is being conducted, the lone bagpiper will play Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Carley’s Angels Foundation, in honor of Prof. McKeough’s memory. Details for making donations can be found on the charity's memorial website at carleysangels.ca/charles-mckeough.
The family would also like to extend their deepest gratitude for the support and love shown by friends and family during this difficult time. Prof. McKeough was a remarkable person who brightened the lives of those he touched, and they hope to commemorate him in a way that reflects her warmth and spirit.
To read Prof. McKeough’s obituary, please click here.
To sign up for email and/or text updates on Prof. McKeough’s funeral services, please click here.
Please click here if you have any questions or need further information about the arrangements.
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Friday, January 19, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Alleva Funeral Home (Paoli, Pennsylvania)Saturday, January 20, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Saint Thomas of Villanova Church
Villanova University (Villanova, Pennsylvania) -
Saturday, January 20, 2024
10:30 AM
Saint Thomas of Villanova Church
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Saturday, January 20, 2024
After Funeral Mass
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Broadcast and livestream plans have yet to be announced and are currently still being planned. Check back in the coming days for further information.
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Alleva Funeral Home has served the Paoli, Pennsylvania, and surrounding Philadelphia Main Line community since 1953. Their team of funeral professionals takes great care in helping families create memorable memorials for their loved ones. Devoted to delivering the highest level of satisfaction possible, they are committed to every detail.
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St. Thomas of Villanova is a Stewardship parish in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition.
Following the example of St. Thomas of Villanova, they are committed to social justice, serving the poor and vulnerable, recognizing the gifts of all women and men.
Located on the campus of Villanova University
800 East Lancaster Avenue
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The historic chapel is located on Pennsylvania Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The chapel is both a national memorial dedicated to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The church was inspired by a sermon preached by Episcopal priest, The Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk, founder and first rector of our parish. The building was designed by architect Milton B. Medary. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2017, and is undergoing an active restoration campaign. Alexandra Scott, inspiration behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand, is buried here as well as 9/11 victim and Flight 93 hero Louis J. Nacke amongst other notable individuals.
2000 Valley Forge Park Road
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Carley’s Angels was founded by Carley's Parents Mark & May Allison, Carley's Sisters, Riley & Samantha Allison and Carley's Boyfriend John Servinis in honor of the girl they all loved, Carley Elle Allison. She was a strong and courageous young woman who battled a very rare form of cancer with contagious positivity that she coined "always smile". Due to the rareness of Carley’s disease, traditional medicine alone was not enough. Instead, Carley’s family, with the help of Toronto’s outstanding medical community, committed themselves to search for a combination of traditional and holistic treatments for Carley. The holistic treatments proved to be especially effective during Carley’s difficult journey. However, these treatments were not available in hospital and were very difficult to access in general. The combination of these holistic treatments and traditional medicine such as chemotherapy and surgery is now called integrative cancer care. Carley’s Angels is working create access to integrative cancer care for all patients. And we do this all while spreading Carley’s contagious message of "always smile".
Click here for more information on the foundation or to donate in memory of Prof. McKeough.
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It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved member of the Villanova University academic community, Professor Charles McKeough ‘61 COE, P ‘19. After more than 50 years of dedicated service at Villanova University, Professor McKeough passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on the evening of Monday, January 1, 2024 after an eight and a half year battle with cancer. His enduring commitment to education, unwavering passion for the electrical and computer engineering fields, and compassionate mentorship have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of countless students and colleagues at Villanova and beyond.
After graduating from Villanova in 1961, Professor McKeough began his tenure at Villanova in 1961 and quickly became a respected pillar of the University’s School of Engineering. He would go on to receive a master’s degree at Washington University in Saint Louis in 1968. His enthusiasm for teaching was infectious, inspiring generations of students to delve into the intricacies of electrical engineering. As a scholar, he contributed significantly to the academic landscape, leaving a lasting legacy of knowledge and intellectual curiosity.
Beyond the lecture halls and academic pursuits, Professor McKeough was known for his kindness, warmth, and approachability. He was not merely an educator but a mentor who took a genuine interest in the well-being and success of his students. Many fondly remember his guidance, encouragement, and the countless hours spent in his office, discussing not only course material but life's challenges and triumphs.
Professor McKeough also left a deep impression on all those who interacted with him. Family, friends, and friends of friends will remember his strength and inspiration. Even when life wasn’t treating him well, he would uplift those around him through his positive attitude and infectious smile.
As we mourn the loss of Professor Charles McKeough, let us also celebrate the remarkable life he led and the positive impact he had on so many. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the contributions he made to Villanova University and beyond.
The McKeough Family asks that donations in his memory be made to the Carley’s Angels Foundation by clicking here. More information on the foundation can be found here.
Professor McKeough is predeceased in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Marylou (née Mankowski), in November of 2023, his younger sister Mary M. McKeough, father John J. McKeough, Jr., mother Margaret M. McKeough, younger brother US Army Specialist James G. McKeough, and nephew John J. McKeough IV. Professor McKeough is survived by his son, Andrew K. McKeough, sisters Nora Anne McKeough, Margaret Breighner (Russell), Joan Finney (William), Maureen Finger (David), brother John J. McKeough III (Joyce), eight nieces, nephews, and fifteen great-nieces, and great-nephews.
