Patrick Joseph Keating passed away on June 6, 2005, after a long illness. Contributions may be made in his name to Project Children, c/o Carol Wheeler, 1650 30th N.W. St., Washington, D.C. 20007, which brings children from Ireland to the Tidewater area.

Contributions may also be made to the American Cancer Society.

Parr Funeral Home, Suffolk, is serving the family.