Larry Patrick Keating
August 09, 1959 - February 27, 2011
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Larry Patrick Keating
August 09, 1959 - February 27, 2011
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LARRY PATRICK KEATING
1959 – 2011
Palmdale resident, Larry Patrick Keating died at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 due to melanoma cancer. He was 51 years old. Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son, Kevin; his daughter, Meari; and a large extended family that includes his mother, Jean; two brothers, Kevin and Brian; two sisters, Ann and Kim; as well as his father-in-law, Donald Farrell and his brother-in-law, Edward. Larry spent a significant part of his childhood growing up in Garden Grove where he enjoyed swimming at the beach and being active in the Boy Scouts of America.
Larry worked as a software engineer in the aerospace industry for 31 years. In 1998 he joined Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and in 2007 was awarded Lockheed Martin’s highest honor, the Nova Award. He was again recognized by Skunk Works in 2010 for his important contributions as an ‘inventor, leader, mentor and friend.’ Prior to 1998, he worked for Rockwell-Boeing. He was also a part-time instructor at Antelope Valley College in their computer science program.
Larry loved life and people and livened every occasion with his quick wit and humor. An athlete and outdoorsman, he enjoyed backpacking, climbing mountains, running marathons and participating in Iron-Man triathlons. He loved every challenge. He had a gift for building as well as creating beautiful works in wood.
Services will be held on March 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Aliso Viejo, California with interment following at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest. Donations can be made towards Melanoma Research in his name at:
American Cancer Society
1940 E. Deere Ave. #100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Or Call at 949567-0613
Please include his name so that the money is designated towards Melanoma Research and they will let Patricia know that a donation was made on his behalf.
29 responses to Larry Patrick Keating
Robert Price says:
March 10, 2011
Please accept my condolences and prayers. This is the third person I know that has been lost to this terrible disease. I hope they find a cure soon.
Dan and Usanee Keating says:
March 12, 2011
Larry, just like the rest of his family, was such a sweet, sweet person. He will be dearly missed by all.
Jenice/Chris Dryer says:
March 12, 2011
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Larry will be truly missed by everyone that knew him.
Jim Walter says:
March 13, 2011
Our hearts go out to the Keating family in this time of great loss. I will fondly remember Larry from those carefree days of growing up a few houses away in Garden Grove.
Jim and Sheri Walter and Family
Julie King says:
March 14, 2011
Trish…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.