Christopher "Chris"M. Mckeehan

SCHENECTADY – Christopher "Chris" M. McKeehen, 56, peacefully entered into heaven on Sunday, June 9, 2013 while in the loving embrace of his devoted wife Cindy, son Dane and surrounded by family and friends.

Chris did everything better than anyone thought possible. He could build anything, fix everything and adorn it all with the most beautiful flowers. He did it all with a smile and twinkle in his eye. He did it for others, never for himself. Most people move to Florida but Chris, born in Ft. Lauderdale moved to New York and loved everything about it, especially the rivers and lakes where he would go to fish his cares away. Fishing was in his blood along with the New York Yankees and NASCAR. He did not need to tell stories about the one that got away, because he caught it, fillet it and grilled it to perfection for his family and friends who he cherished having at his home. His family and friends will miss his warm embrace and loving support, which he gave to them all. He is now fixing St. Peter's heating system and preparing to go fishing with the man from Galilee.

Chris loved his work at The Picotte Companies and The United Companies and they loved him. His mother, Sarah, and nephew, David, preceded Chris in death. He is survived by the love of his life, Cindy, to whom he was married for 32 years, his son Dane of whom he was extraordinarily proud, his father Neil (Modean), brother-in-law, Ricky Riccardo, nephew, Derrick Riccardo, brother, Robert (Ellen) McKeehan, nephews, Michael and Matthew and niece Sarah, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.