Obituary of Keith L. Underwood

Keith Underwood Brackney, PA: Keith "Skeeter" Underwood, 69, of Brackney, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie Underwood and Oma Clink, and a brother, Kenneth Underwood. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Olivieri Underwood, Brackney, PA; sons Stephen (Valerie) Underwood, Getzville, NY and David Underwood, W. Hollywood, CA; his stepchildren, Mike (Raechell) Olivieri, Johnson City, Nadine (Dave) Toton, Maine, NY; his sisters, Thelma Robertson, Orange City, FL, Kathleen (Gary) Dubois, Vestal, Barbara Reynolds, Binghamton; brother Karl (Lucy) Clink, Glen Aubrey; his grandchildren, Joshua Underwood, Megan, Monica and Bobbie Olivieri, Cole Brigode and Sam Toton. Keith retired from International Union of Operating Engineers in Washington, DC where he was Director of the Excess Property Program working with the U.S. Department of Labor. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Binghamton area for many years. He was a member of Local 410, 106 & 158 of the Operating Engineers, the Maine Masonic Lodge #399, AAHMES GROTTO MOVPER, the Vestal Elks, Vestal Center Redmen, and the National Property Management Association in Washington, DC. Keith was an avid NASCAR fan who loved to spend time outdoors on his tractor working on his property and spending time in his woods. His jokes and teasing will be missed by his family and friends including his grandchildren who he dearly loved. He was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. from the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 765 Main St., Vestal. Burial will follow in Vestal Park Cemetery. The family will receive their friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society , 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790.