b'WOMEN IN ROOFINGThe Loss of a Roofing Industry LeaderThe Passing of Patricia H. Keating - Westchester and Oak Park, Illinois19252020CRCA Executive Director Emeritus, Patriciamembers and leadership during her 34-year (Patty) Keating passed away on September 28,tenure and was the heart of CRCA for many 2020, age 95. Patty worked with her husband,years.Bill Keating, managing the Chicago RoofingAs a trailblazer in the industry, she opened Contractors Association from 1969 until Billsmany doors for women.death in 1977. Moving forward solo, she becameFor more information about Mrs. Keating and one of the first female Executive Directors ofher legacy, please go to: construction contracting associations.She greatly exceeded in this role with a keenTribune Obituary - https://www.legacy.com/eyeforfacilitatingtheassociationsgoalsobitua/chicagotribune/obituary.aspxthrough relationship building and a great deal ofCRCA Photo Album - https://spark.adobe.com/hard work. She was highly respected by CRCApage/YuVLL5jx4iS0U/28 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'