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WALTER KEATING Obituary

KEATING WALTER PATRICK KEATING, 90, of Westlake, OH. - Walter P. Keating retired in 1985 as Agency Manager at Travelers Insurance Company after having been active in the insurance business for more than 40 years. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served as a Sergeant in the 12th Air Force Mediterranean and European Theater of Operations and was awarded five Campaign Stars along with a Meritorious Unit Designation. After World War II he returned to Seton Hall University to complete his Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Mr. Keating was born and educated in New Jersey, arriving in the Midwest in 1950 residing in Indianapolis, Chicago, Saginaw, Detroit, Grand Rapids and with the last 33 years in Westlake. He was an active member of St. Ladislas Parish in Westlake, a member of Westlake Senior Center, a member of the American Legion Post 0211 in Avon Lake, as well as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Golf, gardening, art history, and travel were among his lifelong interests. Mr. Keating died June 27 at his home in Westlake, OH. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Way, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, daughters Molly (Paul) Flinsky, Katherine (Larry) Vande Voren, both of Grand Rapids, Mary (Ward) Gahan of South Haven and son, John (Linda) of Bloomfield Hills, eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. His brother, John (Pat) of Yonges Island, South Carolina also survives along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily and John Keating and five sisters, Kathleen, Eileen, Emily, Mary and Patricia. Services will be Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Ladislas Catholic Church, 2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake. VISITATION WILL BE AT THE CHURCH PRIOR TO THE MASS FROM 9:45-10:45 A.M. A full military burial will occur on Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Many thanks to the Westlake Fire Department, his caregivers, medical staff and especially Dr. Daniel M. Sweeney. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Ladislas Church or Gilda's Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504).



Published by Cleveland.com on Jun. 29, 2015.

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Dear Aunt Martha & Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Walter. We can take comfort in knowing that he is in heaven with his Mom & Dad and siblings who have already passed on.

We enjoyed Walter's Irish wit whenever he would come to our house to visit. I know my Mom and Aunt Eileen welcomed him into heaven.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

God bless you.

Patricia Rose

July 3, 2015

Dear Aunt Martha & Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Walter. He was an outstanding Irishman, who understood the values of integrity and family. May God Bless Him Always!

I regret that I cannot be in Ohio for his funeral services. Know that all of you will be in my prayers during this sad time.

John Rose

July 2, 2015

Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage
to face the days ahead and loving memories
to forever hold in your hearts. My thoughts
and prayers are with the family.

Suzana

July 1, 2015

Our prayers are with you John, Linda and your family. Frank spoke of trading with Walter at the store. From the Reilly's

AUSTIN REILLY

June 29, 2015

Martha,my prayers are with you during this difficult time and know how blessed you were to have such a wonderful husband and father to your loving family..He was a joy for me to know, and he will be missed,Love,Rose

June 29, 2015

May the God of peace give comfort to the family in these sorrowful times. Remember the good times and walter will live forever in your hearts

A P

June 29, 2015

Martha,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Walt sure was a great man. My thoughts are with you
-Erika Dr. Sweeney's office

June 29, 2015

Uncle Walter was a kind man who was a source of strength and reassurance to us as we watched our mom pass in December of 2011 We will never forget his support during our difficult time He was a loving and concerned brother to my mom who would always brighten after talking with him heartfelt condolences to Aunt Martha John Molly Katherine and Mary our prayers are with you

John Keating McCormick

June 28, 2015

Thinking of you Molly & wishing you all moments of God's Peace & Comfort as you remember your Father who was so close to each of you.
Sending healing prayers & comforting hugs.
We're so sorry for your loss.
Sending Each of you our Heartfelt Sympathy
- Russ & Ruth Davis
& Lauren Cobb
From
Molly Keating's Christian group
Gilda's Club,Grand Rapids

Lauren Cobb

June 28, 2015

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Memorial Events
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Jul

1

Visitation

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St Ladislas Catholic Church

MI 48043

Jul

1

Service

11:00 a.m.

St Ladislas Catholic Church

2345 Bassett Road, Westlake, MI 48043

Jul

2

Burial

10:30 a.m.

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

MI 48043

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25620 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

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