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Michael Keaty Obituary

Keaty, Michael F. Loving husband of the late Margaret A. Keaty (nee Tyrrell); loving father, father-in-law and Papa of Michael "Mic" (Kathleen), Nick (Becca), Erin (Neal) Rech, Michael, Eileen and Matthew Keaty; Therese (Edward), Colleen, Carrie (Robert) Nowicki and Tess Joyce; Maureen (Tony), Jenny, Michael (Meghan), Meghan (Bill Desmond) and Christine Kaufmann; Tom (Jess), Kristin (fiancé, Bernard) and Tom (Caitlin) Keaty, Patrick (Julie), Lydia Keaty; Nancy (John), Johnny, Timmy and Molly McGinty; Jim (Nancy), Bridget (fiancé, Greg), Jimmy (fiancé, Kerry), Eileen and Nora Keaty; Joseph (Kathy), Grace and Dylan Keaty; Maryann (John), Sean, Carly and Hanna Bowen; Robert Keaty; Cathy (Mike), Danny, Maggie and Maura O'Grady; Brian (Laurie) Brenna, Emma and Jack Keaty; great-grandfather of 12; fond brother of Harry Keaty and the late Margaret Keaty; dear brother-in-law of June (Jack) O'Keefe and the late Jean (the late George) O'Malley; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church. Funeral Mass Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601, and The Emilie's fund at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl., Chicago, 60643, would be appreciated. Arrangements handled by the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 708-857-7878, www.sheehyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2014.

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Martha Martin Maggiore

October 7, 2014

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear dad. I remember him so well as a gentle and kind man. What a legacy he has left. I'll pray for you and your family.
Warmly,
Martha Martin Maggiore

September 29, 2014

He was a wonderful man who left a beautiful legacy. Bless you all.

September 29, 2014

Mr Keats you are forever the stalwart of a community that loves you and your bright light will continue to shine in your wonderful family

Tim Keaty

September 29, 2014

Uncle Mike was a great man, an example of how we should live and conduct ourselves.Sorry for your loss. Love Lompoc Keaty's

Iozzo Family

September 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stacy Costopoulos Smith

September 28, 2014

To all of the Keatys,
We are so sorry for your loss. We think of your entire family with love and respect and we will always hold you dear to our hearts.

With Fond Memories,

The Costopoulos Family

Peggy Kerrigan

September 27, 2014

To the entire Keaty clan, we're so sorry for the loss of your dad/papa. You're all such a great testimony to what wonderful parents your mom and dad were. You're in our thoughts and prayers,
Peggy and Marty

Mark Mahoney

September 27, 2014

Your father was a great man and will be missed by so many. Glad to see his wonderful presence has been passed down to the next generation of Keaty's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

September 27, 2014

To all the Keaty Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad/father-in-law/papa was such a dear, kind man. He will be missed by so many. We are sorry to be out of town at this time, but we send our love, hugs and deep sympathy to you all. Surely fond memories will help you through this. Love, Bob and Maun

Laura Hahn

September 27, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Keaty Family - Love from Laura, Gianna, Aden and Tobin.

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Memorial Events
for Michael Keaty

Sep

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL

Sep

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL

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