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Garrett Keating Obituary
DR. GARRETT M. KEATING
AGE: 82 WATCHUNG
Dr. Garrett M. Keating, 82, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at McAuley Hall Health Care Center in Watchung surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Plainfield, Dr. Keating attended St. Mary's School and Plainfield High School, graduating in 1946. From 1945 to 1947, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate at the U.S. Naval Medical Hospital in San Diego, CA. He attended the University of Pennsylvania from 1948 to 1951, I.A.B., and Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, 1955 - 1960 where he obtained a medical degree. Dr. Keating completed his medical residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Margaret Hague Hospital and Jersey City Medical Center from 1960 to 1964. He returned to Plainfield and affiliated with Muhlenberg Medical Center (then Hospital) in 1964, opening practices in Plainfield and Warren. He retired from medicine in 1995. Two of Dr. Keating's most memorable deliveries were the Sibiga quadruplets in 1965 and his final delivery in 1988 of his first grandchild, named in his honor. Dr. Keating served on the Board of Governors at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center and was the first doctor to serve as it's chairman. He also served on the boards of the Muhlenberg Foundation and McAuley Hall Health Care Center. Dr. Keating was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, located in Plainfield and Edison. Dr. Keating enjoyed traveling, giving presentations on medical history and spending time at his farm in White Township. Dr. Keating was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Plainfield and St. Mary's Stony Hill Church in Watchung. He was a member of the Plainfield Country Club
His wife, Elizabeth Koch Keating predeceased him in 1997. Surviving are four sons, Thomas and Jennifer Winell of Princeton, Michael and Carroll of Westfield, Garrett and Jackie Gibbons of Piedmont, CA and Mark and Barbara Lynch of Finchville, KY; a sister, Anne Oehling of Worchester, MA; eight grandchildren and one expected soon.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Thursday, Jan. 21 at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, Jan. 22 at 10:00 am at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mt. St. Mary's Academy, 1645 Highway 22, Watchung NJ. A private burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. To send condolences, please visit www.higginsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to McAuley Hall Health Care Center 1645 Highway 22, Watchung.
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Memories and Condolences
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Claire MacCormack
June 6, 2018
There are no words good enough to describe Dr. Keating. He was a one in a million doctor and human being. I worked for him for years in his office in Plainfield and had such great affection for him. I think of him often and will be forever grateful for knowing him and having him touch my life the way he did. God bless him and his family always.
Thomas McCann
January 22, 2010
I am saddened at the loss of a good friend and colleague. We spent many years practicing together in the Plainfield and Warren communities, and fond memories remain. My condolences to the family.
Evelyn Null
January 22, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to you all on the loss of Garrett. I worked with him for many years on the Muhlenberg Foundation Board of Trustees and I saw firsthand his commitment to local healthcare. He approached challenges with eagerness and a twinkle in his eye.
January 21, 2010
I am sorry to hear that your father has died. He was one of a kind! I knew him when he was a resident at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital/JCMC in Jersey City when I was a student nurse. I then worked with him for 10 years at Muhlenberg Hospital. He was so thoughtful and caring to his patients and co-workers! Connie Hendrzak, R.N.
Alec Simpson
January 21, 2010
Garrett, was a pleasure to have known as a leader in the community and exemplary cophysician...my condolences to the family. Alec Simpson, Warren NJ
Frances Ann & Irv Terry
January 21, 2010
To a wonderful friend for many happy years and wonderful memories.
Our heartfelt sympathy.
Inge Wolf Allen
January 20, 2010
Dr. Keating is the reason I am a nurse today. Every time I wanted to drop out of nursing school, he would tell me "you're going to be a great nurse!" He was a real "old school" physician, who truly cared about his patients. I had the pleasure of having him deliver my son. My deepest condolences to his family.
Harold Yood MD
January 20, 2010
Garrett Keating was one of the last of the generation of physicians that made Muhlenberg a great hospital. He not only served its medical staff but also as a dedicated leader of the Board of Governors.
The Community has suffered another irreplaceable loss.
Tina Keller
January 20, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family. GOD BLESS
Tina Keller and Family
January 20, 2010
Dr. Garrett Keating was an icon in the Plainfield medical community. I knew and worked with him for over 20 years and am grateful for the way he helped my career grow. He leaves a great and lasting legacy for his family and his community. Bruce D. Fisher, MD
McCarthy Family
January 19, 2010
Dr. Keating was not only a great man & Doctor but a great cousin !
Richard McCarthy
January 19, 2010
He was a great cousin & man!
Carol Reed Rigby
January 19, 2010
My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your father. I have many fond memories of both your parents; they were very special people.
January 19, 2010
Dr. Keating was a family friend to Ed(deceased) and Mary Rothberg. He also delivered my beautiful son, Cory Reade Wiant on 2/26/1975. My he rest in peace. Suzann Rothberg
Diane Curran
January 19, 2010
It was a true pleasure, working with Dr.Keating ,as part of his office nursing staff in the Plainfield and Warren offices. He was a real gentleman and caring Physician, both to his patients and his staff.
He is truly missed.
Judi DiLeo Scannell
January 19, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Keating's passing. I will never forget my first visit with Dr. Keating after learning I was pregnant at 18, a senior in high school and very unsure that I could handle being a mom. After my visit with him he put his hand on my arm and said "I think this is a wonderful thing you are doing." I will never forget that. My "baby" is now 26 years old and has a daughter of her own. Dr. Keating will always be a special part of that time in my life. My condolences to the entire Keating family.
Joan Tamaroff
January 19, 2010
I must add my words to the others that have expressed what a wonder doctor, man, human being Dr. Keating was. He was my doctor also and delivered our daughter many years ago. Also many years ago he performed successful cancer surgery on my Mom and helped us/her through a difficult time. Our family will be forever grateful to Dr. Keating. The world needs many more compassionate people like him. Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss but earth's loss is heaven's gain.
Joan Huxel Tamaroff
Pat Walsh Walsh
January 19, 2010
Garrett was a leader of men. I worked with (for) him at Muhlenberg for many years at both the hospital, with the foundation and in the formation of the partnership with the Neighborhod Health Center. He delivered my first child. God Bless and please know that my prayers are with his family. Pat Walsh
January 19, 2010
What a wonderful human being...so warm and compassionate! I believe my youngest daughter was the last baby he delivered from his practice and I knew that the very last baby he was going to deliver would be his grandchild...he was so excited and proud! God Bless you all.
Fran Steiner
January 19, 2010
What a wonderful human being...so warm and compassionate! I believe my youngest daughter was the last baby he delivered from his practice and I knew that the very last baby he was going to deliver would be his grandchild...he was so excited and proud! God Bless you all.
Ronald West
January 19, 2010
Garrett was a great man. He was committed to Plainfield and Muhlenberg Hospital. I enjoyed working with him for many years on Muhlenberg and Plainfield Health Center matters. My wife and I also had the honor of him delivering one of our girls.
Dorothy Kriney
January 19, 2010
Dr Keating was the first doctor I went to when I moved to NJ 47 years ago. He was a caring and compassionate doctor and a man of integrity. My prayers are with all of you.
Kathleen Murray-Boyda, RN
January 19, 2010
My sincerest condolences on the tremendous loss of your Dad. I had the pleasure of working w/him in the early 1990's when he consulted at HMO Blue in Newark. He was absolutely authentic and a brilliant physician. What I remember the most is how much he was in love with your mother and the pride he had in his children. He loved being an obstetrician and cared deeply for his patients. I was pregnant at the time and I remember once he called me at home to make sure I was following my own OB's orders. A dear, dear man whom I was fortunate to work with. Thank you for the wonderful gift of your father.
January 19, 2010
Please accept my sincere sympathy. He was a wonderful doctor.
Gloria Garcia
Doris Cwieka
January 19, 2010
To all the Keating family,your Dad was the greatest! No one could tell
a story like him! I worked with him at Muhlenberg and in his office in
Warren for 15 years,so I know about his stories! I'll never forget his re-
tirement party,he wasso proud.My prayers and best wishes to all of you.Wish I could be there but I'm living in Virginia now,but he will always be in my prayers,as is your Mother. Love,Ralph & Doris Cwieka
January 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Keating. He delivered 2 of my children over 25 years ago. He will truly be missed.
Lori Fellin
Bound Brook, NJ
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