Brian Keating

Brian Keating, 67, a summer resident in Chilmark for more than 30 years, died Sept. 19 in Los Angeles after a lengthy illness.

Brian was well known around Menemsha as captain of several recreational fishing boats over the years - the Lyman, the Saturn and the Amazing Grace. An avid fisherman, he was also a gifted writer and photographer who served as editor of The Avatar newspaper. In recent years, he lived primarily in Baja California, Mexico.

Brian is survived by his wife, Devora, four children, and his many close friends and family. His ashes have been offered, in a private ceremony, to the Vineyard waters that he loved. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.