Keith Richard Wilson

Born June 8, 1956, Keith Grew up in Hicksville, NY and attended Fork Lane Elementary and Hicksville Junior High and High schools.

Keith was a proud Marine Rifleman serving in Southeast Asia and then finished his 6 year tour-of-duty with the Army National Guard.

After his service, he worked for 21 years as a Corrections Officer at Rikers Island.

After his retirement, he enjoyed working as a School Security Officer at Commack High School in Suffolk County and later Center Street Elementary in Herricks, NY.

He is predeceased by his parents Betty and Gerard Wilson and by his older brother, Jack Wilson.

Keith is survived by his older brother Brian Wilson, currently residing in Florida.

He is also survived by his nieces & nephews, Christina Smith and Jessica Wilson (Massachusetts), Joshua Wilson (Texas), Beth-Ann Van Cleve (Maryland), & Melissa Millan (New Jersey).

A visitation for Keith will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 2:00- 4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Rd, Hicksville, New York 11801.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.VernonCWagnerFuneralHome.com for the Wilson family.