Thomas V. Keene Jr., a longtime resident, passed away on July 23 at his home in Pacific Palisades. He was 87. Tom was born to the late Marion Craig and T. Victor Keene Sr. in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 15, 1923. He received a B.A. from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He worked at Eli Lilly and Litton Industries and retired in 1986 from Hughes Aircraft, where he was the senior VP of finance. He married Doris Dennis (deceased) in 1950 and is survived by sons Dennis of New York City and Thomas Keene of Pacific Palisades; in-laws John Craciun and Margaret Keene; and granddaughter Katharine D. Keene. Tom and Dee Dee lived in Pacific Palisades for 50 years, were members of the Bel-Air Bay Club and the Los Angeles Country Club, and had many wonderful friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 3 p.m. at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to your favorite charity.
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