Keith Kellerman

Keith Kellerman ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home on Mar. 10, 2026.Keith Richard Kellerman, 54, of Parlin, New Jersey, passed away on March 7, 2026. Born November 27, 1971 in South Amboy, New Jersey, Keith was a man whose presence lit up every room he entered - fun-loving, warm-hearted, and fiercely loyal to the people he called family.Those who knew Keith will remember him as someone who could talk sports, debate the greatest metal albums ever recorded, and recommend a movie for any mood - often all in the same conversation. He had a gift for making people feel at home, whether that meant staying up late with a guitar in his hands or simply being the friend who showed up when it mattered. He loved his dog with the same uncomplicated devotion he showed everyone in his life.A passionate and talented guitarist, Keith lived and breathed music. His love of metal was more than a genre - it was a reflection of his spirit, his energy, and the fire he brought to everything he cared about.Keith is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carol VanFossen, and his father, Ronald "Ronnie" Kellerman.He is survived by his uncles, Russell James VanFossen and Thomas VanFossen; his aunts, Patricia and Denise; and his nine cherished cousins - Tommy, Tina, Lisa, Shelly, Russell, Alona, Jen, Eric, and Matthew - who will carry his memory and his music forward.A visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, New Jersey. A private cremation will follow.Keith may be gone, but the music plays on. Rest easy.For complete funeral details, directions, and to share messages of condolence for Keith's family, please visit www.spezzifuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.