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William Keating Obituary
William Thomas Keating, Sr., 88, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of St. Raphael on October 6, 2017. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Judith Ford Keating. He was born in New Haven on February 9, 1929 to the late James and Mary Kiley Keating. In 1945, Bill and his brother, Jim, started Keating Brothers Motors Inc. in New Haven. The business was moved to Hamden in 1968 where its success continues today. Bill ran the dealership and worked every day for 72 years; working until the day before he passed away.
Bill will be remembered as a devoted and dedicated father by his children, Marybeth H. Keating of Hamden, Claire (Bruce) Keating Rich of Hamden, Judy "Ellie" (James) Killoy of Madison, and William T. (Melissa) Keating, Jr. of Cheshire; loving grandfather to his grandchildren, Nolan and Ellen Rich, Molly and Brendan Killoy, John William ("J.W.") and Liam Keating; caring brother-in-law to his sisters-in-law, Katherine C. Ford and Loretta Keating. He was predeceased by his siblings, John B. Keating, Mary Keating Collins, James E. Keating, and Kathleen I. Keating. He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity by his many friends and customers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 14 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church followed by burial in Centerville Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday, October 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Donohue for the exceptional care he provided to their father. Donations may be made to Yale-New Haven Hospital, Attn: Lucy Sirico, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. Donations will be restricted for medical education at YNNH St. Raphael Campus at Dr. Donohue's discretion. To send a condolence, please see www.beecherandbennett.com.
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corlyneampek wood
October 24, 2017
My Condolence to you Marybeth and family the woodfamily
Alison Clark
October 21, 2017
Marybeth & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a special man. We should all live such full lives...he was so dedicated to family, community and his business. I will always remember him as sharp and witty - not to mention what a smart dresser he was! I will definitely miss seeing him commanding over the Keating brothers business. What an amazing legacy he has left.
I know what a big void he will leave in your lives and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Alison Clark
Joseph Duke McAlpine
October 19, 2017
Condolences from the McAlpine Famy/Mr Keating was a marvelous person and we will always remember him and the manner in which he treated us!
Mark Cullen
October 14, 2017
Dear Marybeth and all the Keating family. I wish I could have been with you for your fathers services. I will never forget the first time I met your dad. Marybeth was home recuperating from minor surgery. I was with Gene, long before he and Marybeth were roommates. After I was introduced to Mr. Keating, I told him "every time I called Keating Brothers his voice immediately made me (and many other people I have no doubt) feel an immediate trust and warmly welcomed for calling." I mentioned this to him in 2015 while at Keating Brothers. It was no surprise that he not only remembered the conversation, but also my name.
May God keep you all in his Heart all the days of your lives.
October 14, 2017
To Marybeth and Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.
In the last few years of doing business with him, I grew to be very fond of him. He was such a gentleman and so gracious.
Marybeth, I can't imagine what you and your family must be going through particularly since you worked with him. I drove past your business a few times in the last few days and thought to stop and say "Hello", but I didn't. How very, very sorry I am that I didn't.
May God's embrace bring comfort to each and every member of your family during this sorrowful time. He is now resting with your Mother.
Sandy
(Cadillac and Red Corvette)
October 13, 2017
We lost a huge part of Hamden,it was an honor to know Mr keating,the entire Graf family sends their love
October 13, 2017
The Keating family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. He was truly wonderful and caring man! Always so thoughtful and a kind word for everyone he knew. He will definitely to missed!
Donna Grace
Hamden
Bill Bolton
October 13, 2017
Our sympathies go out to the Keating family. Mr. Keating was always a gentlemanly presence around the shop on Whitney Ave. Spoken highly of by those who knew him. We wish you comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Bill & Mary Lee Bolton
October 13, 2017
Dear Mary Beth and family. Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. He will be deeply missed by all. Sincerely, Cherrie Aronson
Louis and Tina Vitale
October 13, 2017
To The Keating Family,
We are so saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, Mr. Keating. We will truly miss him. He was a remarkable man who we greatly admired. He always gave the best advice whether we were talking strictly business or just about life. Our memories of him and Mrs. Keating and your family at the 95 will be with us forever. We will never forget his wisdom, kindness, and humor. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Guy & Rose migliaro
October 11, 2017
Marybeth, Very sorry for your loss he was a friend and a great man, I love seeing him on my visited to Ct. he will be selling his cars to all the angel in heaven now.
Margaret Mary Clancy
October 11, 2017
Deepest sympathies to all the Keatings. Now he is in heaven with Judy, so they are both very happy
Meg Atzbach Jenkins
October 11, 2017
Marybeth and Family,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I know my parents loved your dad!!! If my mom could still drive, she would buy her car there!!!!
Take Care
Meg Atzbach Jenkins
Donna Frandy & Family
October 11, 2017
To The Keating Family:
Words cannot express our sympathy of Mr. Keating. I will certainly miss our chats on Whitney. Just a class act. He knew his cars and his business. He was a Hamden icon. He ran his business back in time and it worked. Such devotion. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Never to be forgotten!
Al & Marie Scharf
October 10, 2017
Our Deepest sympathy to all of the Keating Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
October 10, 2017
Our sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your dad. He was a great man who will be fondly remembered by all.
Ellen and Tim Richard
October 10, 2017
To the entire Keating Family. My deepest sympathy and prayers. He will be greatly missed by so many.
James Del Vecchio
Mary M Moran
October 10, 2017
To All The Keating Family
My sincerest sympathy and condolences on the recent loss of a true gentleman. May he Rest In Peace. God bless.
October 10, 2017
To All the Keating Family
My sincerest sympathy and condolences at this difficult time.
A true gentleman.
MAry Moran
Hamden, CT
Kathy Jaskilka
October 10, 2017
Mr. Keating was a great man. A compassionate and kind human being to those that were fortunate to know him. Though his soul has departed for heaven he will be met by loved ones who welcome him with open arms. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the Keating family at this time.
October 10, 2017
Dear Keating Family,
Hope the caring thoughts of friends and your many cherished memories be a comfort to you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Virginia Gross (Joseph)
October 10, 2017
Dear Keating Family,
Hope the caring thoughts of friends and your many cherished memories be a comfort to you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Virginia Gross (Joseph)
October 10, 2017
Dear Keating Family-
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Mr. Keating's kindness and generosity was beyond compare. We will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wydra Family-
Mindi, Tom, Benjamin & Abigail
Joan Atzbach
October 10, 2017
To all the Keating family
My deepest condolences and sympathy at this difficult time.
Joan Gunn Atzbach
Ed and Marlene Miller
October 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathies. A true gentleman and a sincere and honest business man. He will be missed by so many.
October 10, 2017
Our deepest condolences. Mr Keating was the sweetest man and he will be greatly missed.
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