Loretta Deitrick Keating, 94, of Wallingford passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Regency House, Wallingford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Keating. Loretta was born in New Haven on April 13, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Emma Aurish Deitrick. She had worked for the SNET Company for many years and later as a clerk at the former New Haven Savings Bank. Loretta was an avid reader and a “True Grandma” to her four grandchildren who she loved unconditionally. Mother of Kathleen (George) Heath and James (Karen) Keating. Grandmother of George W.(Jennifer) Heath IV, Amanda M. Heath, Courtney E. and Kiersten E. Keating. Great grandmother of Brooklynn Heath. Sister-in-law of Anna Deitrick. Sister of the late Edward Deitrick
The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt, Plantsville at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc. 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473.
Kathy & family, so sorry about your mom. No matter how old it is still very sad. Think of all the wonderful years that you had her. She was truly a inspiration to her family with her kindness and love. May she rest in peace.
Kathy, Jim and the entire family,
It has been a honor and privilege to have known and love Loretta for her entire stay at Regency! We laughed and joked together , and while I myself was I’ll, Loretta was always so concerned for me as well as the well being of my children . I will miss my little Loretter!
Dear Kathy, Jim, and Family,
I am sending my deepest sympathy to you. You are in my prayers at this time. Loretta was one of my Mom’s best friends and it was wonderful that they were so close. She meant so much to me, too, as a wonderful and caring person.
I will never forget how often she called me to check in with me after my Mom died. You probably know that they always said to each other that “their wings were not ready yet”. I know they are together now with their wings.
I hope your memories will help you during this difficult time.
Dear Kathy and Family,
You all have our most deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Out hearts go out to you.
May she Rest In Peace,