Keith W. Rood

Keith W. Rood, Formerly of Batavia, NY passed in peace on August 6th, 2018 in Louisville, KY at the age of 55. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and TN Air National Guard. Keith is survived by his son; Alex Rood; sister Ruthie-Marie Beckwith (Mark Friedman); three brothers Donald Beckwith, David Rood (Nam Hui), Kevin Rood; ten nieces and nephews; one great-niece; his uncle, Lawrence Williams, his Aunt Florence Williams, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. (Williams) Luce and stepfather, Kenneth Luce, his brother Dennis Beckwith and sister, Mary Jean Rood. The family will be present at 9:00-10:00AM on Monday September 10, 2018 at Ascension R. C. Parish, 15 Sumner St. Batavia NY, 14020 where a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Warrior House of WNY, 6835 Knowlesville Rd, Oakfield, NY 14125. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.