Judith Ford Keating of Hamden passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Oct. 6, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of William T. Keating, Sr., the loving mother of Marybeth H. Keating of Hamden, Claire Keating Rich (Bruce) of Hamden, Judy "Ellie" Killoy (James) of Madison and William T. Keating, Jr. (Melissa) of Hamden.
She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Nolan and Ellen Rich, Molly and Brendan Killoy, John William and Liam Keating and a sister-in-law Katherine C. Ford.
She was predeceased by her brother John "Jackie" Ford.
Judith was born in New Haven on April 6, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Helene (Nolan) Ford. After raising her children, she became the Corporate Secretary of the family business, Keating Brothers Motors Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Friday from 4-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to CT. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford 06405.www.siskbrothers.com
