Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Mar 13, 1955 – Jul 10, 2021 (Age 66)
JAY S. KECK, 66, of Lower Saucon Twp., died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence. He is the husband of Debra M. (Albright) Keck. Jay was born in Allentown on March 13, 1955 to the late Harold M. and Nancy J. (Sauer) Keck. He was an assistant administrator at the former Mary Ellen Convalescent Home, Hellertown. He was the past Captain of South Mountain Area Medic V, Center Valley; Jay rode as Santa in the Riff Raff Riders ride from Scotts Powersports. He also played Santa at the Sands Casino & visited homes with his favorite elves; charter member of Riff Raff Riders; life member of Goldwing Road Rider's Assoc.; Certified Paramedics from Lehigh Valley Hospital Center Allentown in 1984; former Assistant Fire Chief of Leithsville Fire Co. His achievements list as a noteworthy paramedic nurse by Marquie Who's Who recognized for life saving choking victim from American Paramedic Nurse Recipient Honors.
SURVIVORS:
In addition to his loving wife of 43 years last July 16th; daughters: Emily C. of Coopersburg, Vanessa N. of Lower Saucon Twp. siblings: Nanette A. Keck of Hellertown, H. Lynn (Ann) Keck of Macungie; 5 grandchildren: Layna, Travis, Ryan, Dylan, Alivia.
SERVICE:
Family and friends are invited to call 1-2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 2 p.m. Family requests casual attire. There will be a motorcycle tribute ride immediately following the service. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Keck Family, care of the funeral home, 326 Main St. Hellertown 18055.
Deb, I have so many fond memories of our many motorcycle rides together...especially those up to Americade! Jay was unstoppable! I know we'll all be missing him, but we can all take comfort in the fact that he's able to enjoy his "Gold Wings" for eternity! My prayer is that your memories will help sustain you through the difficult days ahead. Just know he'll never be forgotten.
Katie Green
July 21, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
My condolences to all of the Keck Family.
Kathy Fenstermacher
July 17, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA
Thank you for being my friend I will miss you a lot as you were the one who brought me home after my accident also I will miss talking to you and you kept in touch with me after the accident. JAY REST IN PEACE--- your friend ed
July 17, 2021
Sympathy and prayers for the family
Mary Fuehrer
July 16, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Our condolences to Nanette, Lynn and the rest of the family. We know you best from the 1960's when we went to the races with you parents, Harold and Nancy. Time sure does fly.
Jim and Elsie Dantzer
July 16, 2021 | Friend
Lynn, Deb and Girls, Anna Mae and I are so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. His dedication and service to our community were an inspiration to all of us in the emergency services community. On occasion he would stop by the house on his Trike to talk about the "Good Old Days" . I will miss that. God be with you all.
Bill Csaszar
July 15, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Deb and Girls, I am sorry this time came too soon. He did fight health problems for years and for that I am happy he is no longer struggling. He has taught me so much in our days running on Medic V together and my Ambulance days. His love of motorcycles has also impacted my love of it also now. I am glad l got to ride with him a few times. He is a true hero in my eyes and has dedicated his life to helping others. I am sure the reunion in heaven with his fellow ems members that left before him...
Selena Hanson
July 13, 2021 | Lehighton, PA | Friend
On behalf of the Eastern PA EMS Council, thank you Jay for your years dedicated to the EMS system, the patients you served, and the friends made, Rest Easy Sir
John Kloss
July 12, 2021 | Allentown
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Many memories of Jay having worked with him at MECH both as assistant ADM and as a Paramedic. He is now in the loving hands of our Lord.
Kay Ravier
July 12, 2021 | Work