Keith Tellar

Keith Tellar

Keith Tellar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 21, 2025.
Keith Tellar, 65 from Wethersfield CT passed away on May 23, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT with his sister & her friend Kathy Dul by his side. He was born on August 11, 1959 to the late Samuel Tellar and Barbara Krantz Tellar. Keith was born and raised in Bloomfield CT and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1978.

Keith is survived by his brothers, Steven from Winsted CT and Irwin Tellar from Palmetto FL, and sister Tracee Tellar from Berlin CT. He also leaves behind a niece Rebecca, nephew Justin, great-niece Edelen, an aunt, an uncle, and many cousins. His cherished friends Alan Lubin, Steven Sklar, and Randy Mazur will also feel his absence deeply.

In his younger years, Keith enjoyed bowling, a hobby that brought him much joy and camaraderie.

A memorial service then a celebration of life in honor of Keith's life will be held at the Berlin Polish Political Club at 581 Farmington Ave, Kensington, CT, on Sunday, August 10th, from 1 pm until 4 pm.

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