Lee-Keating-Obituary

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Lee B. Keating

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I miss Leo . Everyday. Rest in peace. Chester

Lucy, I just heard. I hope you remember my working for you both at American Joe's and Pomodoro so long ago. I definitely recall that time fondly. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Having lost my father to ALS, I can painfully relate to your experience. Be well.

Dear Lucy
I for so sad to hear from Rosa that Leo passed. He was such an important person in my life. Working at International Imports 35 years ago, with he, Rosa & so many others is the start of my great memories....& my career. Love to you always Cheryl Griffin

You will be missed Mr . Keating even though we had to meet under the circumstances it was a joy and pleasure to have meet you and been apart of your and your families life, you was so loving and caring towards me and treated me like family you always asked about my and my families well being, you had a heart of gold I'm gonna truly miss the great relationship we had my Tuesdays will never be the same, my heart is aching cause I've lost a good friend but i will cherish the good memories of...

Nancy and I were saddened to learn, from our mutual neighbors Up North, of Lee's struggle with ALS when we finally got up to Crystal Lake in August. Now our heartfelt condolences go out to Lucie and all of the family. Lee's presence in our summer community was always warm, friendly and interesting. We will really miss visiting with him in summers, but hope to see Lucie there next year.
Dave & Nancy Knight

Leo was our youngest and coolest uncle when we were kids - we were fascinated by his music and his mustache! As we grew older, he was the business advisor, always a step ahead of us. In more recent years, he and Lucie were tremendous loving support for us after we lost our parents. It's common to say the world will be a lesser place with his passing, but it's so true in this case. Leo is leaving a big hole in our family. What a great loss, but what a wonderful person to have in our lives...

I too became acquainted with Lee through his loving father, Ed Keating. I remember Lee as a man with an acerbic wit, who was completely devoted to his wife and his family. That devotion was reciprocated; how fortunate he was in that. Life is so unfair and arbitrary sometime: Lee did not deserve to be taken down by that hideous disease. But he and his family lovingly and courageously faced it together; what a model they are for the rest of us. Godspeed, Lee

I have so many many memories of Lee through my long association with his father, Ed Keating. What always struck me about Lee (besides his wicked sense of humor) was his total devotion to his wife, Lucie, and their four wonderful children. He was truly the epitome of a "family man". I hope you are "flying free" Lee.

Debi Gilliland

Words cannot express the the loss we all feel with Leo no longer with us. He taught us so much with his love and kindness. We will miss him forever.

Obituary

Lee's Obituary

Lee B. Keating, age 66 of Northfield passed away peacefully, August 28, 2014, at home, after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved husband of Lucie S. Keating. Loving father of Joshua L. Keating, Jaime A. Keating, Sarah K. Oates, and Thomas M. Keating. Cherished grandfather of Avery J. Klco and Lucie E. Oates. Proud father-in-law of TK Oates and soon to be father-in-law of Tom?s fiancée, Erin Matson. Lee was predeceased by his parents Bonnie & Edward Keating and his brother Arthur E. Keating. Leo, a precious friend to many, was a charming man who loved his friends and family dearly. Lee?s career spanned from automobiles to restaurants to real estate. Interests included vintage car racing and a passion for golf. His greatest strength was his relationships with family and friends and even strangers. Let him be remembered by his kindness, love and humor and not by his illness. A mentor to many, Leo was a great gift to our world. He will be greatly missed. More information can be found at: 847-675-1990 www.donnellanfuneral.com

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