I felt honored to be a student in Michael's studio. He was a master way back in the '80's. His approach to painting catboats and ships was way over the top.......multiple studies, scale models, oil sketches and his final work of art. Michael, we were calling you the next "Stobart" back then. Thank you for sharing your artistic talent with me. You will never be forgotten. "Running Home". Karen Dalecki

Michael came up in conversation with an old friend the other day so i happened to google him wondering where he was and what he was doing. I was sad to see he had passed away. He and his gracious wife , a nurse, were tenants in my dads house and we lived a floor below. Michael and my dad both worked at Quincy shipyard at the time. I remember visiting him and seeing him painting and was amazed. They were good neighbors and tenets. Michael's kind soul emanated effortlessly from him. My younger brother became interested in painting and took some lessons from him. Eventually they saved enough to buy / build a house and i only saw him once after that while my brother stayed in contact. I learned of Michael's success with his artwork and was happy for them. He was a nice person and a kind soul. Rest in peace friend. David Barrows

Our lives will never be the same again. His talent and wisdom was unsurpassed. I will miss so much the impromptu dinners and cookouts we had over the years and all the times we laughed so hard. You were always there for all of us and especially in the tough times. You were the best brother in the world. We all love you very much and know you are at peace in God's care now. Your little sister, Diane

To my friend and brother in law. I will truly miss you and your comforting ways. You were an inspiration to me and I will never forget you. I will carry you with me always. Love you, Lou.

So shocked and saddened, you have left us way too early my friend

Tonight my memories bring me back to Stanton St. And remembering Michael and all the Keane family with smiles. Please accept my sympathies and know though it has been many years you are all thought of with fondness and are in my prayers. And Christine, please know you and your son and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Martha Howe Wallace

I first met Mike as a member of the So. Shore Corvette Club. Having a common interest, we grew to be fast friends. I will truly miss Mike's companionship on beautiful Sunday mornings and the many brunches we shared. Joe Teamer

Dear Chris, I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael, Thank you for sharing with the world, through your brush, what you saw through your wonderfully talented eyes. You always said it was a passion, but I know it was also a lot of hard work. You leave behind a loving family, magnificent pieces of art, endless admirers....and a piece of history. We love you and will always remember you through the paintings on our walls. Our heart goes out to Chris and all of your family.

" I first became aquainted with Michael when he was a student at Rockland High School. After graduating in 1966 and persuing a career in the Arts he was inducted into the RHS Academic Hall of Fame in 1988. Most recently, I have had a great pleasure of meeting with Michael and seeking his help to improve the Art programs in the Rockland Public Schools. In November of 2012 Michael took part in a Painting/Lecture Demonstration with the Rockland Education Foundation. The Foundation with the proceeds established a $15,000 MK Grant to help improve the Arts programs in the schools. Most recently, a 3D Design camera was purchased for the high school. Michael was very proud of his home town and we shared many times reminising. He was very generous with his time and always made me feel welcome in his home/studio. I shall miss the times we spent talking about sailing and the locations of his paintings. I am pleased that I have a number of his works in my home which will be a most plesent reminder of our relationship. Michael is truly the " Master Marine Artist", but most of all he was a "Good Guy". My deepest sympathy to Chris and the family.

Cousin Mike, We are going to miss having you show us the new paintings you have completed and talking to you about times past and will be dearly missed by family and friends..This world is going to miss a great man and spectacular artist..

We are very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was a real friend to the Rockland Education Foundation. Through his generosity and giving back to the community he partnered with the Foundation to bring innovation to the "Arts" program at RHS. We will be eternally grateful.

We were so saddened to learn of Michael's passing. We shared the love of Corvettes with him for many years. This is a great loss to your family, as well as to all who knew him.

I am so sorry for your loss.

We were so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Please know that you are in out thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Lucille and Al Cirino

Bob, Kevin and I are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family during this time of sadness.

Mike, There are just so many words spoken and unspoken. I don't know where to begin. So I'll just say that you looked out for me as a kid, and occasionally on my adult life. I learned a great deal from you. I never took any of your wisdom for granted. Tell everyone up there I said Hi, and watch over us. You Kid Brother, Bob.

I felt honored to be one of Mike's email buddies and enjoyed his friendship, time and insights more than I can say. He always took the time to edit an article, offer an insight, another perspective and always a laugh. His faith in God was the source, he said to all his blessings. When I was four year old - Mike took the time to teach a stupid little kid (me) how to ride a 21" inch bike. I can still see his smile. The same smile I saw a couple of years ago when he handed me the keys to his beloved Corvettes and told me to take my son for a ride. My son Truman still talks about the ride I gave his as well the "real ride" Mike provided - with a little more gusto. Mike was not perfect, but he was a perfectionist. Whatever he did - he did it to the best of his ability...even as a kid with a butterfly collection, it was the best. he was the best and we will miss him.

I knew Mike since the early 60's. We were always tinkering with cars that went fast but couldn't stop. Even as the years passed and he became successful we stayed in touch and frequently got together for coffee and guy talk. My wife said every time he showed up at our house in his Corvette we turned into teenagers. That's a good memory to have.

My husband and I were away at the time of Michael's death. I was saddened to return home to hear of his passing, I can only hope he and my Father are reminiscing about the many good times they had together. Dad loved and respected Michael as a friend and as an artist. He did a portrait of Dad which is spectacular. Today it hangs in my home. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Although she is gone Mike and my mother had a strange bond, he came and saw her often and never forgot her at Christmas. Thank you Michael for being such a good friend to your aunt Katie. I will miss our chats about cars, they started back in the 60's. You have left us at an early age, the big "Guy" must need you. Jim.

Our prayers and condolences are with all of you.I will always have wonderful childhood memories of Mike and the fun we had. May God comfort all of you in this difficult time.

Aunt Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences are with everyone at this time. I remember, as a young child, coming over to your home and the kindness that came from you and Uncle Mike. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and his beautiful artwork. May God grant everyone peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Our condolences and prayers to all of you. MIchael was always such a kind, caring person who loved his family more than anything else. His artwork was amazing and will keep his spirit alive in the heart and minds of all who see it. May God comfort all of you and bring you his peace in this time of grief, and know that MIke's memories will live on through the many lives he touched. All of our love, Scott and Marlene Kirkpatrick Robert David Keane and Richard Allen Keane

Michael, my family will truly miss you. The stories the laughter your art and knowledge of our family history and of cars. Your wit and your charm. This family will miss you. But we will all meet again. Till then keep the gates open for us that stay behind.

Mike - You done good for a kid who graduated with a "D" in art from RHS! You set an example I have always and will always admire!

I just today learned of Mike's passing and want to extend my most sincere sympathies to his family. Mike introduced himself to me several years ago at car show we were both participating in, and have always looked forward to seeing and talking with him at these events since then. I think his passing will hit me the hardest as I listen for the Merlin coming down route 53 on summertime Wednesday nights and realize it will not be happening any more. The art and car world has lost a good one. RIP Michael, we will miss you.

What a terrible loss. Such a gift and so full of life. Gone too soon, like all the great ones there never seems to be enough. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Mike was good friends with my brothers , so I feel as though I knew him well, even though I only spoke to him few times over the past few years. I enjoyed reminiscing with him about Rockland and Stanton St. I was also in awe of his artistic talent. My sincere condolences to his family.

I didn't know for the longest time that mike was an artist. To me ,he was a car guy. The bigger the motor the better he loved it. I will never take my corvette out again without thinking of Mike. I will truly miss him. He was the R.O.M.E.O.S ///// Rest easy Mike.......

Michael was a friend to me my whole life. He was always there. Willing to share his wisdom and thoughts on any subject. I will forever miss him. Especially his laugh....oh my, his laugh! I see him in the faces of Finn and Eamon.....love you and miss you Michael! You lifted us all up.

Mike will always be in our Hearts>Sending Prayers,Love and thoughts to you all> Connie Slocum childhood neighbor

Mike was one of the most interesting and talented men I've been fortunate to know. He will be greatly missed.

So sad, Michael was my first oil paint teacher at Quincy Arts. A great guy, a very talented artist! Wonderful sense of humor!