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Mitchell Keil Obituary
1951 - 2013
"Mitch" Keil died peacefully May 5, 2013 at home in San Francisco after a long illness. He was 61 years old and a native San Franciscan, born June 28, 1951 at French Hospital, the only beloved child of the late Albert and Eleanor (McCabe) Keil.
Mitch grew up in the Richmond District on Seal Rock Drive.
He attended Lafayette Elementary, Capuchino High School, Millbrae, where he excelled in drama and was a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Psychology in 1973.
He was an independent real estate broker in Marin County for many years and a longtime member of the California Association of Realtors.
Throughout his life, Mitch was an avid hiker and camper; his crowning achievement was to summit Mt. Whitney from the west side.
As a volunteer at Green Gulch Farm and Tassajara, he strove for the pure essence of meditation.
He loved all things Italian and traveled often to his favorite city in the World (after San Francisco)-Rome.
Mitch was a ranked tennis player in the State of California and a lifetime member of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Club which he served as president for several years. It was during the annual club tournament that he met his future wife, Mary, when they played together in the mixed doubles finals. It was a match for life.
He is survived by his wife and tennis partner of nearly 20 years, Mary Casserly Keil, her brother, John Casserly, her sisters, Rose Casserly, Joan Casserly Haskell and Rita Bray, all of San Francisco. He is also survived by his cousins, Peg Grieneisen of Pompano Beach, FL and Ruthie Ward of Pittsburgh, PA. He will be dearly missed by his childhood neighbors and lifelong friends, the Hardy Family: Pearl, Cavin, Allison and Robin, by his "amico italiano," Michelangelo "Michy" of the Hosteria Miscellanea in Rome, by his "bons compagnons," Vince Mills and Alec Wagner of Nice, France and by his beloved little dog "Dolce".
A memorial Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 4 PM at the Chapel of the Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey, 721 Parker Avenue at Fulton St., San Francisco. (across from St. Ignatius Church)
Charitable contributions in his name may be made to Tenemos Catholic Worker, P.O. Box 642656, San Francisco, CA 94164-2656, www.temenos.org and Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5022, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5022, www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Requiem aeternum dona eis Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis, requiescat in pace. Amen
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
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Memories and Condolences
for Mitchell Keil
Jo-Anne Van Tuijl
May 2, 2023
Rembering our wonderful days in Rome.
Jo-Anne Frisa
May 2, 2020
Remembering all those wonderful days in Roma and his beautiful smile.
Jo-Anne Frisa Van Tuijl
May 2, 2019
Seeing his smiling photo reminds of all the fun we shared on his and Mary's visits to Rome. He was a very positive person and is still missed by his friends.
September 9, 2014
I will miss him forever
Mary
Cheryl Collins Martinez
May 14, 2013
Thinking of you and your family, Mary, during this difficult time.
May 13, 2013
Such a nice man. Mary, unable to attend the service but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Roberta James-Kunisaki
Richard Asamoah
May 13, 2013
I met Mitch just for once, and it was sufficient for him and Mary to gain a place in my heart. It's still difficult to believe he has passed away. All my prayer is that the Lord preserves his soul in perfect peace.
Richard.
Aggie Chan
May 13, 2013
Dear Mary,
I am terribly sorry to hear the passing of Mitch. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Mitch is now rest in peace in the lap of our Almighty Father and enjoys eternal life. I will say a rosary for the repose of his soul tonight. Take good care of yourself, my dear friend. May God be with you always.
May 13, 2013
I will never forget Mitch's thoughtfulness when he sent me a great book to read while I was recuperating. It was always a joy to be in his company.
Kandice and James
May 13, 2013
Hi Mary,
I miss working with you. I am very sorry to hear about Mitchell's death. We prayed for him at mass yesterday and will continue praying for him.
God bless you.
Larry Pastori
May 12, 2013
To the passing of a man who was always smiling and full of life. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jo-Anne (Giuseppina) Miscellanea
Kathleen Mnning
May 11, 2013
Mary, so sorry to read of Mitch's death.
He was such a vibrant and fun loving man.
Will keep you, Rose and John in our prayers.
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