Birth date: Jul 1, 1951 Death date: Jun 22, 2023
CHRISTOPHER JOHN KEKLAK July 1, 1951-June 22, 2023 Christopher John Paul Keklak of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2023. He was 71 years old. Christopher grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and went to Saint Joseph’s High Read Obituary
Dad, ‘how many hamburgers are there in the world?’ I remember you used to ask me. I am still unsure of the answer:). Thank you for everything you did for me growing up and for giving me my goofy personality. You used to love blasting the song ‘High Hopes’ by Pink Floyd. “The grass was greener, the light was brighter, when friends surrounded, the nights of wonder”; I know the light is brighter now. Love you forever CJPK -katie cakes
Dad,
I will never forget you teaching me to ride my bike and cheering me on on Braidwood drive as a little girl. You were overjoyed I rode it without the training wheels. You would take me to Ridgewood elementary school and shoot hoops with me. I just loved going with you because you were just so goofy and fun.
You made the ocean seem so magical to me growing up. Taking me Beach Haven as a young girl with Katherine🥰 Telling me stories about how strong of a swimmer Grandma was. You were SO proud of your parents. So proud to be their son. Trips to see them as a young girl were gold. You would blast Fleetwood Mac and Madonna’s “like a prayer” on the way there😅 And you packed us little sandwiches.
You taught me to appreciate music. I was so impressed when you would work on these amplifiers and play your guitar. Sorry I didn’t stick out learning to play!
You absolutely loved baseball. I wanted you to be proud of me and joined the softball team in sixth grade. You got so excited getting a chance to tell your stories about the game. I remember in middle school you came to almost every one of my track meets. You would show up right after work dressed in your work clothes. You made me feel really special.
I was sick a lot throughout high school and I know it was hard on you, but you advocated to get me the right treatment and were there for me in the hospital. I don’t think I thanked you enough for that.
I’m glad, looking back, that I got to live with you for a little while after college. I enjoyed our adventures to the movies. You really had my back through some tough moments. You would sometimes want me to watch golf with you but I was so bored 😅
I’m so incredibly grateful you were able to be there for my wedding, Dad. It was so nice having you there and witnessing the speech I gave Scott.
I’m so sorry you got sick, Dad. You really battled and I want you to know that I have ALWAYS loved you and will hold dear those fond memories I have. I have to believe you are at peace now with Grandma and Grandpa. The diseases you battled gone completely and your spirit truly at peace and able to rest.
I love you Dad,
E.
Chris you told us that you had to move to Ohio to be a Yankee fan. Go Yankees. Andy and Laura Tancredi
