Born on January 23, 1936 in New York City to Harry Cornell Keller & Marie Catherine McCree. He was formerly of Rockland County NY, Ocean County NJ, Beaufort Co SC and San Antonio TX.
He was a USMC Veteran (Sgt.); Master Electrician lifelong member of IBEW Local Union #3 NYC; Production/Project Director for NY Times. He was a volunteer fireman in Rockland County NY both in Hillcrest Fire Co & New City Fire Co. While in Ocean County NJ he enjoyed boating, fishing and entertaining. He was active in the Veteran’s Association in Sun City Beaufort SC for 19 years. He played golf; was a private pilot, member of AOPA & EAA. He loved flying.
Survived by his cherished wife of 64 years Virginia (“Ginger” Lane); children Douglas (Paula), Lorraine Rankin (James), Michael (Moira); grandchildren Christopher, Samantha, Briana Keller; Brian (Lindsay), Kellie, Claire, Patrick Rankin; Robert & Gregory Amendola; Great-Grandchildren James & Kathryn Rankin; many Nieces & Nephews
He was a communicant in St Anthony Mary Claret RC Church. He will be buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be sent to St Anthony Mary Claret RC Church, San Antonio TX; Embrace Hospice; American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Sunset Northwest Funeral Home San Antonio TX
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