Margie is predeceased by her devoted parents, Regina (Jeanne) and John (Buddy) Keating. Margie leaves behind her loving sisters and brother, Ann, Patty, Cathy, Mary and John as well as her loving sister-in-law Karen and loving brothers-in-law Michael and John. Margie is also survived by her three nieces, Kimmy, Erin and Ali who she adored, her beloved Aunt Mary and many loving cousins. Margie also leaves behind her loving “family” at the Queens Centers for Progress where she was a resident for many years.
Margie was happy, strong-willed, resilient, and lived her life to the fullest extent possible for as long as she could. She was an avid sports fan and was thrilled to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. She loved to play bingo and sing with her classmates in music class. She was very competitive and a proud recipient of many Special Olympics awards. Margie was also thrilled to receive the Champion Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Queens Centers for Progress. She loved to dance and always wanted to be one of the first on the dance floor.
Margie enjoyed spending time with her family and always looked forward to their weekly visits and attending family gatherings.
Margie’s birthday in September was very important to her and she started talking about her party at the beginning of every New Year. She enjoyed her Friday night socials and watching movies such as The Wizard of Oz, Grease, and all things Disney. Margie had a blast when she visited Disney World and spoke about her Disney adventure often.
The Keating family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Queens Centers for Progress, www.queenscp.org in appreciation and acknowledgement of their kind and compassionate Direct Support Professionals, nurses and staff who worked tirelessly to ensure that Margie was healthy, happy and safe for the past 20 years and for providing Margie with the highest quality of life that she deserved.
Sleep in peace our sweet Margie – and until we meet again – May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand.
Your loving family.
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Dear Family & Friends,
We want to thank all of you for your care and concern these past three weeks during Margie’s stay at the hospital. Your prayerful support has helped make this devastating time easier for us to bear.
Due to Covid restrictions, Margie’s funeral arrangements will be limited. We, including Margie, want everyone to stay safe; so we will be making arrangements to livestream Margie’s funeral mass so that everyone can safely participate.
Love, the Keating family
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