Cardinal Keeler’s brother, Thomas, dies

A funeral Mass for Thomas L. Keeler, brother of Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired Archbishop of Baltimore, was to be offered April 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thomas Keeler died April 18.

He was the son of the late Thomas L. and Margaret T. (Conway) Keeler, and also brother to Julia A. Keeler Graham of Toronto, Canada, and the late Virginia M. Keeler and Helen M. Keeler-Lavin. He was also uncle to Laura and Paul Keeler-Lavin.

He was to be buried at New Cathedral Cemetery. The family has requested contributions to Catholic Charities, 320 Cathedral St. 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. All acknowledgements will be forwarded to Cardinal Keeler.