KEATING, John Joseph a summer resident of Popponesset Beach and formerly of Framingham and Brighton, December 6, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Claus Keating. Loving father of Kristin Keating of Charlestown, Michelle Keating and her husband Daniel Burstein of West Roxbury and Kara Keating Bench and her husband Robert Bench of Cambridge. Dear Papa of Michael Robertson, Jack, William & Gretta Burstein and Jane, Mary & Bobby Bench. Brother of Judith Murray, Joseph Keating (Andrea) and the late Jane Skerry and the late Jeff Keating (Yvonne). Funeral from Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St, West Roxbury on Wednesday, December 11, 2024; 9am; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Parish at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 4-8pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to St Columbkille Partnership School (25 Arlington St, Brighton, MA 02135). Papa will forever be remembered for his love of Boston College football, the old neighborhood, big hugs and his insatiable appetite for newspapers. For directions or to send a note of condolence, please visit https://www.gormleyfuneral.com.