‘Johnny Flowers’ McKeon, a Riverdale gem and florist, was 70

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever,” —

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Those words from the famous English poet could be part of John McKeon’s legacy.

“Our family is very sad to share that our wonderful John, AKA “Johnny Flowers,” passed away on Jan. 23, 2024,” the family stated.