Marc Keller Obituary
Son of the late Donald J. and Jean B. (Wiley) Keller, he was born in Poughkeepsie on January 3, 1962. He attended local schools and graduated from John Jay High School in 1980.
Marc was a skilled carpenter who specialized in finishing carpentry. He was a hard worker who provided services to many homes, businesses, churches, and estates throughout the entire Hudson Valley as well as Westchester and Manhattan.
Aside from his passion for carpentry, Marc enjoyed taking lessons for piloting a small-aircraft at Hudson Valley Regional Airport which allowed him to fly family over Dutchess County. In his youth, he was an avid swimmer and Skier. Marc enjoyed riding dirt bikes even into his adult years, hanging out with his good friends and competing in races. Marc was known for his love of dogs, music, dancing and his loyalty to others.
On September 19, 1998, he married Debra Robin Rossi Evangelista in New Hamburg, NY. Debra survives at home in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Additional survivors include his stepchildren, Amanda Williams of Missouri, Michael Evangelista & his wife Nicole of New York; his step-grandchildren, Renae, Austin, Skyler, and Nicholas; and a great-step-granddaughter Lyra; his siblings, Arden Keller Commandeur, Scott Keller, David Keller, and Steven Keller & his wife Kris; his nieces,Tina, Nicole, Alyssa, Margaret, Mallory, and Aurora; his nephew, Maxwell; and many other loving relatives & friends.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1200 Main Street, Fishkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org).
Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. For online tributes, you can visit Marc's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Brian Farmer
June 22, 2024
Brian Farmer
June 22, 2024
We're going to miss you Sparky
Brian Farmer
June 22, 2024
We are really going to miss you so glad we had the chance to talk recently. I have so many fond memories from my childhood. So glad I shared that part of my life with you I added a photo of I think my 13th birthday party couldn't figure out how to make it upright but there's a few familiar faces there. Peace my brother we will see you when I take my flight. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family. Love Wendy and Brian
Brian Farmer
June 22, 2024
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susan palmquist
June 20, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Debbie, my love and prayers are with you, always, Sue
Judie Van Nostrand
June 20, 2024
The first time I met Marc was when he was in 5th grade & I was room mother for a school trip to Baird Park. My son Stephen McCaffery & Marc were best friends. I looked around & couldn´t find them, my heart sank! Finally we found them, no problem, they were just jumping off a small cliff!
That pretty much describes the next few years dealing with the two of them. If there was trouble, they´d find it, with their bikes, dirt bikes or whatever wild things they´d think up.
Sometimes they´d start talking about their adventures & I´d say if I don´t know about this by now I don´t need to know!
I was so sad to hear about Marc´s passing & truly sorry for your loss.
Liz Gifford
June 20, 2024
Mark was my brother, Steven Mccaffery's, best friend in high school. They were a fun and wild bunch, completely devoted and loyal to each other. All of the older siblings referred to them as the Little Bros.
When Steve was in the hospital two years ago Mark would call or text and brighten our day with stories of their wild youth. He was a gifted storyteller and his memory for details was impressive. Mark made a very difficult time less painful and I am forever grateful for his beautiful, comedic heart.
Steve passed away two years ago on June 15th.
I hope Mark and Steve are together hanging out in heavens telling stories, laughing and riding dirt bike with ease.
Mark is well loved and will be missed.
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