DAVID CHARLES KEATING

1936 - 2021

DAVID CHARLES KEATING obituary, 1936-2021, Boston, MA

DAVID CHARLES KEATING

1936 - 2021

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

DAVID KEATING Obituary

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KEATING, David Charles On Saturday, September 25, 2021, David Charles Keating passed away at the age of 85. He was born in Boston on May 4, 1936 and grew up in Jamaica Plain, MA. David spent his life living in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Waterville Valley, NH, Stuart, FL and Bourne, MA.

David was a larger-than-life personality in every sense of the word. His commitment to friends and family was unwavering as was his ability to befriend strangers at any juncture in life. David's network truly knew no bounds.

David will be remembered for many endearing qualities, his outgoing and charismatic personality, his successful career as a real estate developer, his love of golf, and his love of dogs. But most importantly, he will be remembered for his ability to create lasting memories for those around him. David understood what it meant to live life to the fullest and did so every day. His family and friends are especially grateful for the countless memories on Cape Cod where no one was too old or too young to sit at the dinner table and share a meal and a laugh.

David was predeceased by his partner of over 35 years, Donna Gibson. He is survived by four devoted children, David Keating, Jr. and his wife Rikki and their children Jack and Alexander of Manhattan Beach, CA; Patricia Kinnealey and her husband Bill and their children Victoria, Sophia, Harrison and Patrick of Weston, MA; Carline Soutter and her husband Sam and their children; Hayley, Emily and Eliza of Charleston, SC; and John Keating and his wife Jodi and their daughter Laci of Hopkinton, MA. In addition, his younger sister, Janet Gardner of Monument Beach, MA. David will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's name can be made to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA,02130 www.mspca.org/donate-now

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Arleen

September 24, 2023

Driving through Naples just the other day, I thought of David .....he called me shortly before he passed away and said "am I still your favorite boss." He always was and always will be and I am sorry I won't get to see him again...

Jill Connor Fallon

October 24, 2021

Dear Family, I adored my cousin David. I remember him when I was very young as being handsome, so much fun and very loving. He never changed. There was always that huge hug when you saw him and laughter within minutes. You were always welcomed to dinner with his beautiful family. He has always had a place in my heart as my most adored cousin. You were very fortunate to have such a wonderful father.
I am thankful that he was part of my life. My brothers and I all live in Harwich, so if ever there is an opportunity we would love to see you and give you a big David hug.

Martha Harley Coppola

October 13, 2021

Dave will be greatly missed by so many. John Coppola's children still talk about playing 'murder in the dark" and i will always remember what great hosts Dave and Donna were! the best parties ever! Larger than life is an understatement! Miss you and love you, Martha

Arleen Perrotti-Harris

October 6, 2021

It´s with deep sadness to learn that David has passed away. He always held a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to his family

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