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W. KEATING Obituary

KEATING, W. Robert "Bob" Of Reading, passed away June 12, 2022. Beloved companion of the late Diane-Marie (Carriere) Keating. Loving companion of Kathy Costello. Devoted father of Michelle Benjamin and her husband Edward, Lynne Volz and her husband Trevor and Matthew Keating and his wife Bethany. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Robbie, Lainey, Sophia, Westley and Sara. Dear brother of Paul Keating and the late Ellen Stanton. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill St., Reading on Friday, June 17th at 12 noon. Visiting Hours will be at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (Corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING at the Reading line on Thursday, June 16th from 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Reading. For online guestbook and directions, please visit www.cotafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2022.

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the green tomato crew

June 19, 2022

Matt & Bethany and family
John and I and the whole crew at the green tomato
are so sorry to hear of bobs passing. His warm smile and wonderful sense of humor and great conversation will be sorely missed. he was just a super guy!!! take care, you are in our prayers
john & cathy

John Walsh

June 15, 2022

I knew Bob years ago at Boston Edison and felt his warmth and bright, open personality immediately when he welcomed me as a new hire. I appreciated his great sense of humor as well as his deeply thoughtful approach to life. Our paths crossed again occasionally though not for quite some time now but I always remember him fondly. RIP -with my prayers.

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Jun

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Jun

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Homes

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Jun

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Jun

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Jun

17

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St., Reading, MA

Jun

17

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St., Reading, MA

Jun

17

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St, Reading , MA

Jun

17

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867

Jun

17

Interment

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Reading, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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