Obituary: Patrick M. Keating, 65, of Stratford

From William R. McDonald Funeral Home

Patrick M. Keating, 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Patrick was born June 10, 1951, son of the late Maurice and Helen L. (Sweeney) Keating.

He was raised in Stratford, CT, and was a veteran of the US Army who served in the Vietnam War. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marsha (Stalus) Keating.

Pat is survived by his daughters Marisa Keating and Sara Keating; brother Michael Keating and his wife Beth, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Lovingly referred to as "Buddy," he is also survived by his grandson Caleb "Little Buddy" Ranger. He will be especially missed by Edward and Donna Sweeney and Marybeth Salzman.

Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. from the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church, 2070 Main St., Stratford for a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow will full Military Honors in St. Michael's Garden Mausoleum, Stratford, CT.

Donations may be made in Patrick's memory to The Hole in the Wall Gang, 555 Long Wharf , #1d, New Haven, CT 06511.

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