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Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc - CheshireKeith Erickson Obituary
Cheshire - Keith Erickson, 68, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.
Keith was born May 5, 1957, in New Haven, the son of the late Edward F. and Arlene (Page) Erickson. He was a long-time Cheshire resident, where he owned and operated Excavation Technologies Incorporated (ETI) in Cheshire and Red Technologies in Southington.
Keith is survived by his brother Robert Erickson (Becky Twomey), as well as his niece Bridget Erickson and nephews Kevin Erickson and Ryan Erickson, and many, many friends. The Erickson Family would also like to thank all those who helped Keith over the years, specifically Beverly Rose, his family caregiver. Besides his parents, Keith is predeceased by his brother Edward T. Erickson and his longtime companion Paula Stelmak.
Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 6th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. At 4:00 pm, a prayer service will conclude the visitation. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Beaverdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association by clicking WWP211001LW001M001CC&ada_sub_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=awareness-campaign&utm_term=one-time&utm_content=ad&autologin=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22665133913&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lb4an2aFM5v7PyGUTQe3UznjOB&gclid=CjwKCAjwtrXFBhBiEiwAEKen12L6WneWjydpH0O34N9WhtsdmMj_ftb02-2xajF1DFwVlzIAuUdRXBoCJ2YQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE.
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Sep
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Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire
615 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Prayer Service
4:00 p.m.
Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire
615 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
Services provided by
Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc - Cheshire