Joan Mary Keating

Joan Mary Keating, 78, of Scarsdale, N.Y., died November 2 at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, N.Y. after a sudden illness.  Born Dec. 9, 1943, Joan was the daughter of Edward F. Keating and Mary McCormick Keating. The youngest child, she was known affectionately as “Pinky” to her family. She was preceded in death by her brothers Edward, John “Jack”, and Richard, her sister, Mary “Jill” Carmody, and her sister-in-law, Nancy Keating. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Lila Keating, Carole Keating, and Ann Keating.

A loving and caring sister, aunt and friend, Joan’s family also included 18 nieces and nephews and their families; 34 great nieces and nephews; and 9 great-great nieces and nephews.  Joan was devoted to her family and was a loving presence at every birthday, wedding, christening and graduation. A lifelong resident of Scarsdale, Joan graduated from Eden Hall of Pennsylvania, and Marymount College of Virginia.  She spent more than 25 years at D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles Advertising of New York, running the travel department, where she operated with grace and professionalism.

The center of Joan’s life was her deeply felt faith, and she was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church of Scarsdale, N.Y. serving as an eucharistic minister, and a valued volunteer.  Joan’s community volunteer work began early on, and included long years of service with the Junior League of Westchester and the Westchester Lighthouse. Joan most recently gave of her time and talents by serving as the Treasurer of the Scarsdale Women’s Club, and by volunteering at the Scarsdale Woman’s Exchange and Meals on Wheels. The family asks that tribute gifts be made in Joan’s honor to the Westchester Lighthouse and to Scarsdale Meals on Wheels.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 11, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Home, 824 Scarsdale Ave., Scarsdale. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10:00 am. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8 Carman Rd., Scarsdale; the church service will be viewable by livestream. The link is below in the services section of this page.  A graveside service will follow at 11:15 a.m., Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y.