Vincent T. Keller, 83, a lifelong resident of Washingtonville, NY, a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend, passed into the hands of God surrounded by his 5 daughters on Father’s day June 17, 2018 at his Washingtonville home.
Vincent (Vinny) was born June 14, 1935 at the family’s home in Salisbury Mills, NY. Vinny was the 3rd born of Margaret (Mozna) and Michael Keller’s 6 kids. As that “middle child” he was unique. Vinny had a knack for anything mechanical, had a high level of energy that was infectious and was a dutiful Dad to his 6 kids, 5 girls and one boy. He graduated from Saint Patrick’s Catholic High School in Newburgh, NY and took over the family auto business (Keller’s Auto Machine in Salisbury Mills, NY) with his older brother, Michael. He met the love of his life, Rita when convinced to go on a blind date and has held her dear for sixty-two years.
Vinny was an avid Hunter and fisherman and always willing to help anyone. He was a lifetime member of the Salisbury Mills Volunteer Fire Co, member of the knights of Columbus of Washingtonville, an Usher at St Mary’s church always at the 7 AM mass, The Black Rock Fish and Game Club, Woodbury Field and stream and many other clubs and organizations.
Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Rita (Tobes) Keller; loving children, Jacqueline Polman, Joanne Keller, Vivian Bulger (Peter), Cynthia DeLavalle (John), Vania Czumak (Raymond); caring sisters, Angela Berliner and Julia Malanowski and his adoring grandchildren, Ralphie, Vinny, Amie, Kyle, Jensine, Elizabeth, Jack, Emily, Max, Justin, Greyson, Raymond and Anthony. He is also survived by his cherished great grandchildren, Kylie and Camdyn. He was predeceased by his son Vincent T. Keller, Jr. in 1977 and his brothers, Michael, Rudy and Leon Keller.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 2- 4pm and 7-9pm at the DAVID T. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY. A Firematic Service will be at 7:15 PM by the SMFC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on June 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, NY. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery also in Washingtonville.
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