Keith A. Orchard Sr.'s Obituary
Keith A. Orchard Sr., 61, of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on April 8th, 2021 at home.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ and raised in Port Monmouth, NJ, he joined the Navy and saw the world, spending many years making lifelong friends and delivering fuel while on board the USS Canisteo AO-99. His Navy years had prepared him to work as an engineer, but he fell in love with his final profession, “Locksmithing”. Being a locksmith helped him raise a family of six, and afforded him the time to spend with each of them. It was that, and the love he always gave to them, that reinforced the larger-than-life man that he was.
Keith was the beloved husband of Varina C. Orchard (nee Savala), and brother of Raymond Orchard. Keith was the previous husband and longtime friend of Rhonda Orchard (nee Miller). He was predeceased by his sister, Debbie Carabello.
Loving father of Tammy Marie Adams, Bill Adams (Tara), Tiffany Tango (Anthony), Laura Tango (the late Alan), Suzy Orchard (Danny), and Keith Orchard Jr. (Melissa); Grandfather of Billy III. and Kylie Adams, Angeliya Tango, Joey Orchard, Arianna Applegate, Liam Locante, Jesse Tango, Michelle, Amanda, Kyle, Sarah and Matthew McCray, DJ Kreck, and Daniel Dunoff; Godfather of Frankie Carabello.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 N., on Friday, April 16th, from 10:30 – 12:30 pm. A memorial service will begin at 12:30 pm.
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