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We love what we do and we want to you see why!In Memorium
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Brunelli, former Vice President and co-owner of Keefe Insurance.
Peter passed away on Sunday, September 8th. He was a dedicated family man and a respected professional. Over nearly 40 years at Keefe Insurance, Peter made a profound and lasting impact on our team and clients, as well as the entire Franklin community. He was a beloved member of our agency family, and his presence will be deeply missed.
Donations can be made to Team Tackle Cancer at pmc.org/tt0262
Our Story
For a small business to survive and thrive, in the same Town over the course of a century, requires a commitment by many people from various generations to be the very best they can be at their trade. In 2013, Keefe Insurance Agency proudly celebrated our One Hundred Year Anniversary with a profound appreciation for those who came before and those who are here now for their hard work, professionalism and absolute commitment to customer service.
"After looking back over the last one hundred years and how the Keefe Agency evolved from a small one man operation to the comprehensive and modern independent insurance agency of today, we realize that there is another very important aspect to our survival and success: OUR CUSTOMERS. The agency has been a member of the downtown Franklin community since there were horse and buggies tied up on Main St. and the trolley to Lake Pearl whizzed by at 5 mph. Although the world and our community have changed dramatically since 1913, our customers’ basic need to protect their homes, their businesses, their vehicles and their lives has not. Their insurance concerns are ours as well, and they will continue to be so."Keefe Insurance Agency, Inc. Here for you then, here for you now, here for you in the future.
Owners
Robert Keras
Presidentrkeras@keefeins.com
Robert Keras became associated with the agency in 1979. He is involved in the general management of the firm and in the sales and service functions of the business and personal lines insurance areas. He has been active in a number of community service organizations including the United Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Educational Foundation and the Franklin Gridiron Club, the booster organization for the Franklin High football program. He is an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Peter Brunelli
Vice Presidentpbrunelli@keefeins.com
Peter graduated from Brown University in 1980; he joined the Agency in 1984. He is an Account Executive for business clients and is responsible for overall management of the Agency. He has been very active in coaching youth sports in Franklin and has held leadership positions with Franklin High School sports booster organizations. He is a past board member of the YMCA and United Chamber of Commerce and is currently a commissioner of the Franklin Housing Authority and a Director of the Charles River Bank in Medway, MA.The Team at Keefe Insurance
Management
Robert Keras
Presidentrkeras@keefeins.com
Robert Keras became associated with the agency in 1979. He is involved in the general management of the firm and in the sales and service functions of the business and personal lines insurance areas. He has been active in a number of community service organizations including the United Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Educational Foundation and the Franklin Gridiron Club, the booster organization for the Franklin High football program. He is an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.Peter Brunelli
Vice Presidentpbrunelli@keefeins.com
Peter graduated from Brown University in 1980; he joined the Agency in 1984. He is an Account Executive for business clients and is responsible for overall management of the Agency. He has been very active in coaching youth sports in Franklin and has held leadership positions with Franklin High School sports booster organizations. He is a past board member of the YMCA and United Chamber of Commerce and is currently a commissioner of the Franklin Housing Authority and a Director of the Charles River Bank in Medway, MA.Personal Lines
Leslie Joyce
Office Managerljoyce@keefeins.com
Commercial Lines
Jane Morley
Commercial Insurance Account Manager
Life & Health Insurance
Tim Demeritt
Business Insurance Account ExecutiveClaims
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