Brian Thomas Keating

Brian Thomas Keating

Brian Keating Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverdale-On-Hudson Funeral Home Inc on Dec. 11, 2025.
Brian was a loving son of Ellen (nee Butler) and the late Robert E. Keating. Dear father of Martin and beloved brother of Robert V. Keating (Colleen).

Dear uncle of Gavin & Piper and a nephew of many aunts & uncles. Remembered by many Keating & Butler cousins. A good friend to many especially the "Ladies on the Bench Group". Brian loved to walk especially after getting laid off during Covid in 2020. He worked for 26 years as a Data Entry Clerk.

Brian spent lots of time with his best friend, his son, Martin. They enjoyed countless hours going to movies and talking sports. Brian was a great help to his mom all these years and especially after his dad, Robert died in 2020.

Brian's committal is private.

A Celebration of Life will be arranged for the Spring of 2026, details to follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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