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John Charles "Jack" Keating
John Charles "Jack" Keating, 83, died Friday at his home in Darien, CT.
Mr. Keating was born in New York City on Oct. 10, 1929, the son of Mary McCormick Keating and Edward F. Keating. A graduate of Scarsdale High School in Scarsdale, N.Y., he also attended Boston College, graduating in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Keating began his career as a salesman at Darling Valve in Williamsport, PA. Moving to Connecticut in 1968, he became a successful mortgage broker at Huntoon Paige & Co, a firm later bought by Merrill Lynch. Mr. Keating retired from the firm in 1986 but worked on several other financial ventures in the years that followed.
Throughout his life, Mr. Keating was an active sportsman. He derived great joy fishing, playing tennis, paddle tennis and especially golf with his wife, children and many friends. He also spent as much time as possible relaxing on his favorite beaches.
Mr. Keating and his wife, Carole, were longtime members of Woodway Country Club and Middlesex Swim Club and parishioners at St. Thomas More Church in Darien.
Mr. Keating is survived by his wife, Carole Cullen Keating of Darien; his sisters, Mary "Jill" Carmody of Katonah, N.Y., and Joan Keating of Scarsdale, N.Y.; his children, Claire K. Strupp (Joe) of Maplewood, N.J.; Jill K. Brannigan (Peter) of Darien; John C. Keating, Jr. (Amy) of Darien; Alison K. Schuck (Russell) of Hingham, MA.; and William C. Keating (Sarah) of Darien; and 14 grandchildren; Cloey and Cole Strupp; Aidan, Owen, Patrick and Edward Brannigan; Tess and John Charles Keating III; Trevor, Caroline and Sydney Schuck; and Mac, Willy and Annie Keating.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Darien, CT. Visitation will be 5 pm. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Lawrence Funeral Home in Darien.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Darien EMS Post 53. P.O. Box 2066 Darien, CT 06820.
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Joe, Claire, Cloey and Cole Strupp
January 13, 2013
Big hugs to all who remembered Jack, the patriarch in more ways then one. He will always be important in our hearts and thoughts. A part of all of us is gone, but loving memories and gratitude forever.
December 20, 2012
To all the Keatings, Joyce and I are deeply saddened to learn of Jack's passing. He was a great friend, and good fun to be with in all ways. Our profound sympathy. He will be missed.
Joyce & Peter Palmer
Pat and Mike Killorin
December 19, 2012
Jack made such a favorable impression on us at Jessie and Dan's wedding..we are saddened by his passing and will keep him and your family in our prayers.
Pat and Mike Killorin
The Coopers
December 18, 2012
Dear Bill, Sarah, and the Keating family, Bobby & I were very saddened to learn of Jack's passing. Your Dad was indeed special and unique, his infectious attitude affected all whom he met. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Bill Greer
December 18, 2012
Mrs. Keating,
Please accept our sincere condolensces. Mr. Keating was a great guy and I'll never forget his amazing laugh and how he took such a specific interest in things happening in our (Greer kids') lives. We'll pray for God's peace for you and the family during this time.
- Bill & Candy Greer
Tricia, Lily & Ginny Hopkins
December 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Keating Clan. You are all a glorious part of lovable Jack. He never forgot a name or a face and his sweet smile lit up a room. Thank you Keating family for sharing your Angel Jack w/ us. Hugs to you all especially my dear sweet friend Jill!
December 17, 2012
Bill, I am very sorry for your loss ... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ... just know that even though he has passed on to another place he will always be with you in your heart, mind and soul. With deepest sympathies, Joann Portnoy
Joan Connor
December 17, 2012
My deepest condolences, Schatze, to you and your family. My dear Frank, Jack and I always had good conversations about our young lives in Scarsdale.May he rest in peace.
Joan Connor
Mike & Kathy Berkman
December 17, 2012
Thinking and praying for our great friends BK, Sarah, Macer, Dogger and AnnieBoo. We miss you and are sincerely sorry for your loss.
December 17, 2012
Praying for you Keating Family! Your special Husband, Dad and Grandpa lives on in you! We will miss Big Jack ... With Love, Kevin, Sally, Marilyn & Lily
Annie & Pete Lilly
December 17, 2012
Blessings to you Schatze and all the adult children and grandchildren. We are praying for your peace and we send love from afar.
Thomas Driscoll
December 17, 2012
Sarah & Bill:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Lyle
Jen Oldham
December 17, 2012
A huge smile, a big hug, a booming voice and genuine questions about what's going on in your life -- few people were as welcoming as Big Jack, and his legacy is a family that carries on the tradition. He will be missed!
Bronwen Cunningham
December 17, 2012
Schatze,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful families during this time of loss.
Much love to you all.
Bronwen
Darien High School
December 17, 2012
Heartfelt condolences and much sympathy to the Brannigans and their extended family during this most difficult time.
-- Jessica Ginsburg
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