Woodgate- John C. Keating, 70, of Bear Creek Road, passed away on Friday, June 20, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness. He was born at his present residence on the Bear Creek Road near Woodate, and most of his life was spent in Woodgate. John attended local schools, and graduated from St. Frances De Sales High School, Utica. He was employed by the New York Central Railroad, then for Steinhorst, Inc., before retiring as a heavy equipment operator from the Forestport Town Highway Dept. Mr. Keating is survived by his wife, Joan MacRorie Keating, five sons: John II, New Hartford, Laurence W. Keating, DeSoto, TX., Kevin J. Keating, Old Forge, Terrance F. Keating, New York Mills, Brian P. Keating, London, England, one brother, Thomas Keating, Virginia, sixteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday, June 23 at 2:00 P.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, where Rev. Donald H. Karlen, will officiate. There are no calling hours.
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