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Cornelius Keating Obituary

KEATING - Cornelius M. "Neil", on August 29, 2011. Retired Suffolk County Police Officer. Cherished son of Kathleen and Cornelius. Devoted brother of Eileen and Brendan Sullivan, Patricia and Jim McCutcheon. Loving uncle to Aidan, Catherine, Michael, Patrick, Bridget, Meghan and James. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home, 162-14 Sanford Avenue, Flushing, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 am at Holy Family Church. Interment to follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 30, 2011.

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Chris Castelli

December 1, 2011

I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Neil's passing. He was good guy and friend to those who played football with him at Prep. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed.

KerriAnn Jannotte

September 19, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of Neil's passing. He was a good friend to all who knew him at Prep and I imagine that never changed. All of his friends from the Class of '88 are missing him and keeping you all in our prayers.

Dan Hunter

September 9, 2011

To Neils family: A Requiem Mass has been offered for the soul of Neil by a priest friend of the Society of St Peter in Denton Nebraska.
Another will be offered in the Bronx sometime soon in September.
Requiescat In Pace Neil.

Pat Keating

September 6, 2011

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Neils passing. Sincere sympathies to you all at this very sad time.
Pat, Siobhan & Holly Keating, Newport, Co Tipperary, Ireland.

Michael Jones

September 3, 2011

Neil, you will live on eternally in all of us who you touched at Niagara U..

Connie Keating

September 2, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Neil's death. Our deepest sympathy to you all. May he rest in peace. Connie, Gerardine, Marian, Conor and Cathal.
Clare Glens,Ireland

Teddy O'Connor

August 31, 2011

Rest in Peace Buddy. I'm sorry I missed ya. You were always one of my favorite people.

We enrolled Neil in the Franciscan Friars, T.O.R Perpetual Mass Association.

God Bless Bud.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

-Teddy O

Tim Cirenza

August 31, 2011

We have richer lives for having known Neil; and, are thankful for that gift.

Tricia and Kevin Gilgan

August 31, 2011

You will always be in our hearts. We will miss you our dear friend. Thank you for being such a special part of lives. Love you,

Martina O'Connor

August 31, 2011

Rest in Peace Neil, all our love & thoughts to Kathleen, Connie, Eileen, Patricia & all the family. Love Martina, John Emma & Eoghan.

Kirsten Vaca

August 30, 2011

Neil- you will be forever in my thoughts. Rest in peace. Much love to the entire Keating family.

Jennifer Elias

August 30, 2011

Rest in peace Neil..and my deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Eleni and Ken Woods

August 30, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Neil's family. Our love and prayers are with you.

Mark Leonhardt

August 30, 2011

God has a new Angel in Heaven and his name is Neil Keating. We will never forget you Neil.
Rest In Peace
Mark and Debby Leonhardt

B Higgins

August 30, 2011

You will always remain in our hearts. Love, The Higgins Family

Amy Williams

August 30, 2011

You will be missed Friend. Peace to those who fought the good fight by your side. We love you.

Dan Hunter

August 30, 2011

Rest in Peace good man Neal.
From a friend, Dan Hunter
God bless you sir.

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