Walter Patrick KEATING

WALTER PATRICK KEATING, 90 of Westlake, OH -- Walter P Keating retired in 1985 as Agency Manager at Travelers Insurance Company after having been active in the insurance business for more than 40 years. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served as a sergeant in the 12th Air Force Mediterranean and European Theater of Operations and was awarded five campaign stars along with a meritorious unit designation. After World War II he returned to Seton Hall University to complete his Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Mr. Keating was born and educated in New Jersey, arriving in the Midwest in 1950 residing in Indianapolis, Chicago, Saginaw, Detroit, Grand Rapids and with the last 33 years in Westlake. He was an active member of St Ladislas Parish in Westlake, a member of Westlake Senior Center, a member of the American Legion Post 0211 in Avon Lake, as well as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Golf, gardening, art history, and travel were among his lifelong interests. Mr. Keating died June 27th at his home in Westlake, OH. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Way, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, daughters Molly (Paul) Flinsky, Katherine (Larry) Vande Voren both of Grand Rapids, Mary (Ward) Gahan of South Haven, and son John (Linda) of Bloomfield Hills, eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. His brother, John (Pat) of Yonges Island, South Carolina also survives along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily and John Keating, and five sisters: Kathleen, Eileen, Emily, Mary, and Patricia. Services will be Wednesday, July 1st, at 11:00 AM at St Ladislas Catholic Church, 2345 Bassett Road, Westlake. Visitation will be at the church prior to the Mass from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. A full military burial will occur on Thursday, July 2nd, at 10:30 AM at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Many thanks to the Westlake Fire Department, his caregivers, medical staff, and especially Dr. Daniel M. Sweeney. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St Ladislas Church or Gilda's Club Grand Rapids (1806 Bridge St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504).