Richard J.H. Keck, Jr.

Richard J.H. Keck,

Jr., 72, of Easton PA passed away on Thursday, February

22, 2024, in his home surrounded by love and an angel. Born on September 12, 1951 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Richard J.H. Keck, Sr. and Adele S. (Schmidt) Keck. He graduated from William Allen High School, class of 1968.

He worked as a manager for Lebanon Turf and later as a housing inspector for the City of Bethlehem until his retirement. He was the owner/operator of Kecks Deli in Bethlehem. Upon closing of the deli, Richard opened Kecks Concessions at the municipal ice rink in Bethlehem. He was a member of Life Church of Nazareth, Citizens' Hose Club, and the Palmer Fire Co., Safety First Private

Club. In his leisure time, he would golf, bowl, enjoy wood working or watch the Eagles.

Richard is survived by his companion, Carole (Nikoden) Keck; sons, Michael McCarroll and wife, Shannon; Kyle Keck and companion, Kelly Dwyer; Jason Keck and wife, Victoria; Bryan

Keck and wife, Megan; daughter, Traci Nistal and husband, Edwin; step daughter, Shauna Shubert and husband, Allen; brother, Jeffrey Keck; sister, Cathy Sterner and husband,

Barry; grandchildren, Jameson, Bennett, Avery, Cameron, Talan, Weston Keck; Tessa, Bryson, Kaidence Nistal; Megan Reep; Kimmie Bennett; Kaylee, Mikey McCarroll; Dylan Devine, Liam, Ava, Brynn Shubert; great grandchildren, Eli, Emmett, and Tripp.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry (Keck) Early and brother, Randolph Keck.

A calling hour will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street,

Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to St. Luke's Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015; American Cancer Society, PO Box 30386, Philadelphia, PA 19103; or Life Church of Nazareth, 4609 Newburg Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com