Christopher Paul Keane November 1988 – March 2025

Christopher Paul Keane, age 36, of Tempe Arizona, completed his Journey on Monday, March 10, 2025, leaving behind 18 packs of Ballpark Franks, 81 bottles of Arizona Tea, and an extensive collection of CDs that reminded him of life’s best moments.

Chris graduated from Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL, and had the rare ability to be accepted into the inner circles of the jocks, the fine arts kids, and the emo punk-rockers alike. He was remarkably athletic and a fierce competitor.

Chris' humor and quick wit made him a natural in the service and hospitality industry. His commitment to community service and his peers was transcending and commendable.

Chris enjoyed many, many things. Such as golfing, cooking, live music, Jeopardy, hot dogs, regular dogs, cold beer paired with a shot of rye, fantasy football, Italian hand gestures, snowboarding, biographies, peach ice cream, planning his next tattoo, and above all his family.

He was a renowned distributor of good jokes and bad gambling advice.

He despised words like “mixologist” and “foodie” and disproved of bananas and sweet potatoes in all forms. He didn't care about most material things, and he had zero working knowledge of reality TV.

Chris was Native Athabascan from Alaska and had a supernatural sense of direction and an earthly connection. On the golf course, he’d often take off his shoes and walk barefoot across the green to read his putts, despite being told to stop by the ranger. He Always knew what you were feeling and related.

Chris left this world knowing three undeniable truths: Atmosphere is the best band of all time, pugs area New Yorkers best friend, and hot dogs can and should be eaten at every meal.

Chris is survived by his one-eyed pug and loyal companion, Rico. His best friend with whom he cooked and shared every meal. Wife, Rachel Jennings-Keane; Mother, Terri Allen; Brother, Jake Allen; Uncles Thomas Baines & Kenneth Hoeltzel; Aunties Patricia Gorbulev & Kristen HoeltzelStranger Paternal Grandparents, Janice Keane and Sam Smart; Maternal grandmother, Loretta Hoeltzel; and The Rawlings Family.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Paul Thomas Keane; Grandfather, Buddy Hoeltzel; GreatGrandmother, Julia Peter; and his favorite sand wedge which found the water on hole 18.

Friends and family can join a Celebration of Life that will be held at Ceremony Brewing 10441 Packinghouse Ln, Bonita Springs Florida on April 26, 2025, at 1 PM, where we will gather to honor the laughter Chris brought into our lives.

Remember Him at the 18th hole or your favorite watering hole where you are encouraged to raise a glass, share a laugh, and tell stories of the one and only Christopher Paul Keane.

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