John (Jack) Keating

JOHN F. "JACK" KEATING IDAHO FALLS, ID -- John Francis Keating, 72, of Idaho Falls, died June 16, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Francis J. Keating and Margaret McGervey Keating. He attended local schools, graduated from Cathedral Latin High School and obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. He served as a DK2 in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married Mary Ann Frattini on December 12, 1964, in New York City. He worked across the country for the United Way agencies, living in New York City, New York; Dayton, Ohio; Munster, Indiana; and Terra Haute, Indiana. In 1980 he relocated to Idaho Falls, Idaho, and served as the Executive Director for United Way of Idaho Falls until 1993. He served as a docent at the Museum of Idaho. He was a member of The Idaho Falls Catholic Community, where he served as usher and lay eucharistic minister for the homebound. He enjoyed golf and reading, but he gained the most enjoyment from spending time with his granddaughters Tori and Becca. Survivors include: Wife: Mary Ann Keating, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lisa Ann (Ronald) Nelson, East Helena, MT Brother: Thomas Keating Brother: Charles Keating Brother: James Keating Brother: Lawrence Keating Brother: Francis Keating Brother: Michael Keating Brother: Ronald Keating Sister: Mary Malloy Sister: Margaret Krivonak Sister: Patricia Blavat 2 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church (145 - 9th Street) with Father Joe McDonald officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.). Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Huntington, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to the St. Vincent De Paul Christian Ministries, 433 May Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. ------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Barbara Maskarinec Barbara.Maskarinec@gmail.com Dear MaryAnn: I was saddened to read the paper today with the death notice and picture of Jack. Seems like I just saw him at mass or at the Museum. Please know that i am near you in your sorrow. Peace Barbara & Gabe Renee Bjornard, Homebound Visitation Ministry, IFCC rbmarie@cableone.net Dear Mary Ann and Family ~ I'm going to miss our conversations and working with Jack in the Homebound Visitation Ministry. His empathy, compassion and love permeated his interactions to those unable to attend Mass. His natural disposition of humility, kindness and gentleness empowered others to easily approach him. To the men he ministered the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Communion, (especially Roger McAtee and Frank Pelazzio at Good Sam's) Jack brought Jesus in the form of the host, and in his eyes, hands, feet and heart. Jack blessed our ministry and our parish. Words cannot express how deeply I feel for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and give you His abiding peace, Renee Melba Buttars mjbuttars@aol.com Mary Ann; It is with sadness today that Jack has gone on a journey. He will be waiting for you when your time is up and you go to join him. You have enjoyed years together and you will always remember the special times you shared with your family. Reach out to family and friends to help you with your loss at this time. Much Love to you Mary Ann. Melba Buttars Amanda Love amanda.love@century21.com Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers are with your family in your time of need. You have been a joy to work with and are such a special lady. Always remember that he is with you in your heart and you are much loved! Judy Hobbs judy@realty-quest.net Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing; I can't even imagine what a huge void this will leave in your life. Please know that my thoughts and many, many prayers are with you. I hope that in a short amount of time the love, joy and good memories will come to comfort you. We know that Jack is in a better place, but the good bye's are so hard. Love & prayers Judy Davis Hobbs Dr. Arbon's staff 1doctor1@ida.net Jack never left the office without making us all smile. His presence will be forever missed. I will miss all of the golf talk with Jack. I truly enjoyed getting to know him. Corey Debbie Kunz hamiltonrealty@gmail.com Mary Ann-- We are sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and wish you our sincere sympathy and heartfelt comfort. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie Kunz, Broker Hamilton Realty St. Anthony, ID President -- Upper Valley Association of Realtors Randy Stoor randys@realestate-eastidaho.com Mary Ann and Family . . . Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is not easy losing a loved one. May God Bless You and comfort you! Paula Willsey & Steve Winn pwillsey@cableone.net Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You are such a sweet, wonderful woman. I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Paula & Steve Winn Mary Malloy bootsnmary@core.com Hi Mary Ann and Lisa and family. My prayers are with all of you. Words cannot express how I feel or how all of you must feel. Just know how much fun he gave to the world. I will miss his weekly calls, but we surely will continue to be in touch, Mary Ann. You both brightened my week-ends, with our sharing. He surely was heard, by our Heavenly Father, when he told me that he wanted to go to meet his Maker, quickly and now, no more suffering for him. Just for his loved ones, who truly will miss him. God had a master plan, when Thomas bought those air plane tickets for June 13-23, didn't he? All our love, Boots and Mary Bill Blavat [blavat48@msn.com] I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I wish I could have spent more time with Uncle Jack and got to know him better, but from what my mom tells me...he was a kind brother and a good man. Tony Dungy (Indianapolis Colts Head Coach) lost his son last year and when at the funeral, a good friend asked him a question. He said. Tony, knowing your son accepted Jesus in his life and with all you know about Heaven, would you ask for your son back? Tony paused and thought about it, he took a deep breath and said No...No I wouldn't. He realized his son was in Heaven, a place we all hope to go one day. And now his son was there. I know it is never easy to let go, but just remember Uncle Jack is with Jesus in a beautiful place called Heaven. Sincerely, Your Nephew Bill Blavat Lee [Lee@eaglecollection.com] Dear Mary Ann, I'll always remember Jack as that gentleman with a great sense of humor that was always fun to be with. I'll miss seeing him at the reunions and golf outings. God Bless You, Lee Blavat Pat B [pat3347@hotmail.com] Dear Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you in Spirit. I wish I could be there to be of some comfort, but since that is not possible, know that my brother Tom, is there in proxy for all of us who would like to be there but cannot. Your tender loving care for Jack surely showed and I will try to follow your example. I will remember Jack and his dry sense of humor. It was always a special Family Reunion when you and Jack attended! We will miss his jokes! But, most of all, we will miss his gentle spirit and how he spoke to everyone and listened with interest in what others had to say. Love, Pat Carol Jensen My gosh I have been out of town . . . I was so saddened and shocked to learn about Jack. Mary Ann and Lisa and family, please know I care and express my love to all of you at this very difficult time. May our Father in Heaven bless you with peace and comfort. Margaret Keating Margekeatng@excite.com Mary Ann, I know how it must feel at this moment. Thank goodness Tom was there to support you and Lisa. Even though I can't be there in person,I will be there in spirit trying to be a comfort to you. Margie Marilyn & Kim Larsen mlarsen399@aol.com Mary Ann and Family, We just want you to know how much we enjoyed Jack at the Christmas parties. His smile and demeanor will be with us always. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs and Love, Marilyn & Kim Debbie Norris Mcfan10@cableone.net Mary Ann and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Please know you are in may prayers and thoughts. He will be truly missed. I never got to know him very well but working with you and getting to know you, I know he was a very special man. Love and prayers, Debbie Norris Steve Garn sgarn@voigtdavis.com Sorry about your loss Mary Ann . . . . Steve Bebe Hitz bhitz@ida.net Mary Ann and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Sincerely Bebe Hitz Del Sprague delsprague@msn.com I would like to give my deepest sympathy to the family of Jack Keating.I have worked on United Way fund raising. He was a great guy to work with as director of the United Way. He had some remarkable people skills. Sincerely, Del Sprague Cindy Aber Gregg I just want to express my sympathy to the family of Jack Keating. I worked at the AmeriTel Inn many years ago and Jack would come in frequently to soak in the hot tub and stop by the front desk to tell us about his family. He was so grandfatherly, we all just adored him and loved hearing his stories. Although he would probably never remember us individually, he left an indelible impression on me with his friendship, easygoing nature, and smile.