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Paul KEATING Obituary

Paul Keating was the youngest son of Eugene and Marilyn Keating of Bayport, Minnesota died unexpectedly December 7th, 2022 in Los Angeles, California at age 46. Paul graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1994 and Thomas Aquinas College in Ojai, California in 1998. After college, Paul remained in California and spent most of his career as a video editor, working for both the Tennis channel and the NFL Network. He worked independently the last several years doing projects with some of the biggest names in the industry. Paul, however, always preferred an evening with friends, a friendly game of poker or a walk along the ocean. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and leaves behind five siblings: Matt Keating of Oakdale, Eileen (Mark) Douglass of Stillwater, Marguerite (Michael) O'Meara of Indianola, Iowa, Gene Keating of Shoreview, and Joseph (Rachel) Keating of Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 23rd at Church of St. Michael, Stillwater, Minnesota. Visitation 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22nd, at Simonet Funeral Home in Stillwater, Minnesota. A memorial Mass is planned in Los Angeles in January.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 22, 2022.

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Joe Seidel

December 31, 2022

So sad to hear about Paul's passing. I remember him fondly as a student and his dry wit and keen sense of humor. What a wonderful family.

Brendan Riley

December 24, 2022

I had the pleasure of having Paul as a Roommate in 1998 and 1999 just after he graduated from TAC. He was a kind and virtuous individual who was always talking about the MN Vikings and his siblings, mostly Joe and Gene. I will miss his dry sense of humor. I remember when he first started working at NFL films and he recounted that he did a place holder voice over because the actor, James Earl Jones (the voice of Darth Vader) was late for his slot. When James Earl Jones showed up, and Paul was doing the voice over, the producer asked James to get ready. He said "Why do you need me, you already got him, his voice sounds a lot like mine" I haven't seen much of him in the last few years and regret not staying in touch. The Rileys are keeping Paul and his Family in our prayers.

John Finley (TAC `99)

December 23, 2022

I was stunned and terribly
sad to hear this. My deepest condolences to Joe and the rest of the family. Thank God for Paul´s life, many great memories of a kind and funny friend. May he Rest In Peace.

Brendan Koop (STA `94)

December 22, 2022

My sincerest condolences on the loss of Paul. May he, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Thomas Maresh

December 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Dec

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Simonet Funeral Home

6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Dec

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of Saint Michael

611 S. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN 55082

Dec

23

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Church of Saint Michael

611 S. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN 55082

Dec

23

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

2101 Lexington Ave. S, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

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Simonet Funeral Home

6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

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