Obituary of John F. Keating

Mr. John F. "Jack" Keating, 69, of Rector Road, Schenectady, NY died peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home following a short illness. Born in Amsterdam, NY on January 15th, 1941 he was the son of the late John F. Keating and Gertrude Robinson Keating. Jack worked for General Electric as a manager in the turbine department for many years. He was a member of the Model Train Association; enjoyed cooking and was as avid sportsman. He was of the Catholic faith and was a life member of the NRA. On December 5, 1964 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Suski. Sadly that union lasted only 30 years until her passing on February 16, 1994. He is survived by his good friends Larry and Barbara Boord of Troy, NY; his cousin Sr. Jean Keating of Latham, NY; a sister in law, Linda Kazuba and her husband Archie of Long Island, NY; and many friends. Prayer services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10 o'clock at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 156 East Main Street, Amsterdam with the Rev. John Medwid as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9 until 10a.m. at the funeral home Tuesday morning. Donations in his memory may be made to the Sister's of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, 385 Watervliet- Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12111.