Thomas James Keating IV ’60

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Tom, of Centreville, Md., died May 31, 2003, of causes related to non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was 65.

Tom came to Princeton from St. Andrew's School and earned a law degree from the U. of Maryland in 1969. He also served in the Army, assigned to the Intelligence Corps in Washington. Tom practiced law first in Easton, then in Centreville, Md., until shortly before his death.

He was a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and chairman of the Trust and Estate Section of the Maryland Bar Assn. At Princeton, Tom majored in politics and belonged to Key and Seal. In 1964, Tom married the former Penelope Ord; they had three children.

He was active in civic affairs, and was an active Princeton alumnus who valued his association with the University.

He is survived by his brother, Michael; three children, Thomas V, Edmund, and Ann Keating Ashley; and five grandchildren. Donations may be sent to the Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Dr., Easton, MD 21601. If you seek Tom's monument, view www.tjkiv.com. The class sends its condolences to Tom's family and friends.

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