Death date: Dec 28, 2025
Keith W. Post passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, his 55th birthday, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. Born in Putnam, CT, he was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Kenneth and Patricia (Ward) Post, and is now r Read Obituary
In the days after high school and before Facebook became a thing, there were phone calls….long, long phone calls with Keith. One particular conversation brought us to the topic of chili. Seemingly harmless, I mentioned I like chili without beans. “NO BEANS?!!,” Keith exclaimed. His reaction took me by surprise but I was totally unprepared for the sobbing. Keith was very upset at the fact that one could eat chili without beans. I don’t recall how that call ended but Keith quickly moved on to our friend Amy. Her phone rang shortly after Keith hung up with me and she answered it to the sound of choking sobs and Keith barely able to get his words out. “Is it true?!!!!,” he asked.
“Does Christy really like chili with NO BEANS?!!!”
And this was Keith. Strongly devoted to his likes, opinions and convictions and willing to go to bat that they were the right ones. As he matured, he learned we have differences and these became his joy…teasing others who rooted for different things, insisting his teams and favorite things were the best.
I wish we had more time with Keith. I wish I could tell him, “Keith, I like chili with beans now.”
Keith was such a special person in this world, like none other. May he rest in peace and grace Heaven with his joy, wonderful spirit, and charm. It was difficult not to smile with any interaction that I had with Keith. He would brighten every room with his joy and unfiltered honesty. He was older than I was, but I got to know him as I traveled the halls of SHS and the Vo-Ag program, as my father, Harrison was the director. When I became a freshman, I believe Keith was a senior, and I can still remember seeing him walk the walls - EVERY single person he passed gave a smile, a 'high-five' or a friendly greeting. I've only seen him a few times since high school, but he always remembered me and had a great conversation to share, and would always ask about my parents. He was everyone's dear friend and will be sorely missed, but I take joy knowing how much love, laughter, and passion he shared with this world. God Bless you Keith
-Jonathan Griffin
My love for Suffield runs deep, especially for the friendships formed while growing up. Suffield Vo-Ag brought new friends to us, one of those being Keith. In high school, I recall an energetic young guy zipping through the hallways trying to engage as many pretty girls as possible.
In adulthood, well, it was basically the same but at a slower pace. I heard from Keith often just without so many words. My inbox filled with every cow picture, meme and video the internet holds. That was it, no conversation but every cow image said, “I’m thinking of you.” Occasionally there would be more conversation. Specifically suggestions of getting together with old friends and he would give me a list of who he wished would join us….all women! When we did get together, the highlight for Keith was taking pictures to document our fun, immediately posting to Facebook and then counting the “likes” he received as they rolled in. For his friends, the photo sessions themselves were the best part…oh how we laughed! Keith, in his purely-honest ways, would tell us where to stand and which girls needed to stand next to him (the prettiest, of course). Our accompanying husbands/boyfriends were not allowed to be in any pictures…only women. But he befriended the guys so they’d play photographer for him. I’m smiling and laughing as I write this. The specialness of Keith is something I will cherish always, and every image of a cow will remind me how deeply we laughed together. I will be thinking of you too, Keith.
Amy Young Reay, SHS ‘90
Keith was a unique and beautiful person. His love of cows and watching the Dukes of Hazzard was a few of the conversations I got to share with Keith. Somehow he had a way of making you smile without even trying. May he rest in peace. Karen, you cared for Keith without putting him aside, you were a beautiful caregiver and sister. Sandy
I was one of many of Keith’s friends at DSS. Upon my retiring, he would always text me of upcoming UConn basketball games, both men’s and women’s. And of course, he always let me know how the Red Sox were doing.
Rest in peace Ol’buddy
Sorry for loss great family we had lot fun talk about cow chicken gout on bus heading school small yellow bus rest in peace hope there take all your mashbox car with u
Keith I know you are no longer struggling and are resting peacefully. Since I've been gone from DSS, I still remember all the comraderie you shared with so many of us. Always thinking about others and spending so much time during holidays and special occasions picking out the perfect gift for each person. Always so thoughtful. Heaven is receiving a special angel. Until we meet again dear. ❤️
I met Keith while working at DSS in Manchester. He really loved cows. One Christmas as I was going through one of my animal magazines I saw where one could adopt a cow. I thought this would be the perfect Christmas gift for Keith. I passed around an envelope for those who wanted to participate and Keith adopted a cow. I don't remember everything that was part of the package, but I know he got a picture of the cow and the name along with a number of things. It was a great gift for a cow lover. He was also a Uconn Husky basketball fan especially of the girls. When I retired and moved to Florida he would text me and my husband especially after the real nail biter games to see what we thought about the game. We were always happy to hear from him. For your Keith, RIP.
