Thomas E. Keating, age 74, beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Minniti and Geraldine, nee Benson; a cherished companion of JoAnn Petkus; devoted son of the late John and Margaret, nee Moriarty; dear brother of John (Nora), Bernard (Catherine), Michael (Maureen) and the late LaVerne (the late Ted) Benkowski, Donald (the late Rosemary) and Timothy (Jean) Keating; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and a good friend to all who knew him. Veteran United States Army, an avid fisherman. Also, played 16″ softball until the age of 60 for various teams. Also, helped with wheelchair softball teams. A former employee of F.W. Means Linen Service, the Dry Ice Company and Dollar Rent-A-Car. Funeral Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. from Thomas McInerneys Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave. to St. Albert The Great Church, 5555 State Rd., Burbank, IL for Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment private. 773-585-0702.
