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Bernard Keating Obituary

Keating, Bernard J. Age 81, Dearest husband of Catherine M. Keating (Nee Hughes). Loving father of James, Maureen, Caryn, Patrick, Marianne, William and Colleen. Dear father-in-law of Donna, Sandra, Jeffrey and Sara. Beloved grandfather of Kelly, David, Danielle, Ryan, Alex, Stephen, Paul, Sarah, Zachary, Joseph, James and Emma. Beloved great-grandfather of Jacob. Beloved son of the late John P. and Margaret F. Keating (nee Morarty). Dear brother of the late John, LaVerne, Donald, Thomas, Michael, and Timothy. Fond brother-in-law of the late William and James Hughes. Beloved friend and neighbor. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500W) Burbank, IL to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral Info 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2011.

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Charlotte Smit

May 30, 2011

Bern was an extraordinary man who appreciated the little things in life with a quiet passion... and a crooked smile. He thrived on challenging his mind and became a veritable fountain of knowledge. He knew when he had found the right woman. He married his Kitty, and they were good together. And so were their kids. All of them. He welcomed me into the family with his characteristic calm and warmth. Made me feel at ease. Made me feel welcome. Thank you for that, Bern. And thank you Kitty. You are in my thoughts.

Caryn Keating Fischman

May 17, 2011

I will carry my dad in my heart for the rest of my life. He was the kindest and wisest man I will ever know. He truly loved my mother, me and all of my brothers and sisters. We will all miss him terribly.

Peggy Wilson

May 16, 2011

Dear Kitty,
I an sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and to your family. Yes, Bern, will be missed. It was a privilege to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marilyn Hughes-Magdziasz

May 16, 2011

Kitty and all the family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Bernie, a good man and great companion for all these years. We will always remember his smile.
Theresa and (late)Mickey Hughes family

ken keating

May 16, 2011

Aunt Kitty, You are in our hearts and prayers. He was an amazing man and has left us all with thousands of memories that us smile.
All our Love
Ken and A'ndrea

May 15, 2011

He will be missed by family and friends and most of all by me, his wife of 12 days short 60 years. I will truly miss the love of my life.
Catherine(Kitty)

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