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Craig Keith Obituary
08/23/1943 - 07/24/2024
Craig Keith passed away on Wednesday, July 24 just one month shy of his 81st Birthday.
Craig was born in San Francisco, California to the late Russell and Grayce Keith on August 23, 1943. He was the youngest of three sons and his brothers preceded him in death. He grew up in San Francisco, attended George Washington High School, and was drafted by the US Army to serve in Vietnam. Upon returning to San Francisco he worked in and eventually owned his family's HVAC business, Howe Furnace Company, for over forty years.
He enjoyed cooking, spending time in his garden, boating and fishing. He loved his family, was a proud patriot and Veteran, and enjoyed learning about his Scottish ancestry.
Craig married the late Claire Polidoro in 1965 and together they raised four sons. He is survived by Darin (Michelle), Duane, Shawn (Kristina), and Scott (Debra), and his grandchildren Kelly, Owen, Sofia, Adam, Jolie, Abby, Jax, and Hailey who knew him as Pa. He also leaves behind his partner of twenty years, Donna Wilson.
Services will be held on Friday, August 9th at 11:30 am at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue in Daly City.
In honor of a life well lived, and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Rocket Dog Rescue in San Francisco or a charitable cause of your choice.
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Kevin and Sally Gallagher
December 22, 2024
Lived across from Craig and Claire from 75 to 81, great friends! Spent many evenings having a cold beer in his kitchen. So sorry to hear about his passing. Hope all is well with the boys. RIP Craig.
TOM MELOY AND EVERYONE AT GOW SUPPLY
August 9, 2024
CRAIG ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE WAS A FAMILY MAN WITH FOUR SONS AND MANY GRANDCHILDREN. CRAIG DID BUSINESS WITH US AT GOW SUPPLY AND HE PASSED THAT DOWN WITH HIS SONS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Bailey & Eugen Radian
August 2, 2024
May his memory always be a blessing to those dear to Craig. He was a very, very kind and generous neighbor. Always offering his, and his families assistance.
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