Charles J. Keating, Sr., 73, of Norwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Johanna (nee Ciardiello). Devoted father of Debora Carlson and her husband John of Washington Twp and Charles and his wife Kristin of Elverson, PA. Adored grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Katie, Christopher and Michael. Dear brother of the late Annette.
Charles was a US Navy veteran. Before retiring he was a supervisor for Lucent Technology in Fairfield, NJ. He was an active member and treasurer of the Norwood Senior Center, past-president of the Norwood Swim Club, parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood and was a member of the Norwood American Legion.
He enjoyed going on cruises with friends and family and spending time at his beach house in Ocean Beach. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and shopping at Costco. His favorite saying was always, “Johanna, what’s for dessert.”
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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