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Joe O'Keefe
An Irish-American friend and drinking companion of Jimmy.
minor
Also known as O'Keefe, Joe, Joe O'Keefe, Joey, Hello Joe, Joseph, Joe O'Keefe
First appearance: section i
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- Drinking companions and quiet spouses
- Elite social climbers
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