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Christopher D. Keesey

1948 - 2013

BORN

1948

DIED

2013

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1926 High St

Portsmouth, Virginia

Christopher Keesey Obituary

Christopher D. Keesey
Chesapeake - Christopher David Keesey, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013.
Christopher was born in York, PA to the late Richard E. and Josephine Bruner Keesey. He was the widower of Kathleen M. Keesey. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Property Management Department of the City of Portsmouth.
Survivors include his daughter, Laura; son, Stephen (Alinda) and their daughter Sixten; his siblings, Richard (Laurie), Dorsey (Sherry), Wendy and Peter.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth by the Rev. Chris Hess. The family will receive friends following the funeral. Burial with U.S. Coast Guard Honors will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.bwfosterfuneralhome.com.
Chris was a serious foodie, always finding new and exciting culinary delights. He always tried to make sure that he helped others. In this spirit of adventure, his family would like to ask in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA 24526; so that others may not go without. Learn more about Hunters for the Hungry at www.h4hungry.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 8, 2013.

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February 9, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Stephen. If you need anything or want to talk please call me. Sharon Bizub

Faye Gardner

February 8, 2013

Laura,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Faye

Nathaniel Richardson

February 8, 2013

My Prayers and Deepest Sympathy are with Your Family.Be strong in the Lord and He will see your Through.

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