Keith Lee Vanetta

March 9, 1973 - July 8, 2020

Keith Lee Vanetta, 47, passed peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends who became family.Keith was born March 9th 1973 to Patricia and Delbert ‘Butch” Vanetta in Cumberland, Maryland.

He was a Class of 1991 graduate of Green Run High School in Virginia Beach. Keith was many things to many people. He was: a break dancer, surfer, a skilled chess player, a pool shark, a poet, a musician, an actor, a band manager, a music connoisseur, an avid record collector, drinking buddy, confidant, and counsellor, as well as a loving son, a brother, an uncle, and a dear friend to many. He loved his family and his friends. He had a kind, caring and gentle heart. Keith was a funny, quick witted, straight forward lover of life that wasn’t afraid to tell you what was on his mind and how he felt. He was always willing to help out his friends in their times of need. He was a fun loving free spirit who went headlong into the adventure of life. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

In addition to being predeceased by his grandparents, Keith was predeceased by his brother Jeff Boppe. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Patricia, his father Delbert, his sisters, Sheila Zangl and Chrissy Behrens, his nephew Brandon Hyman, his nieces Ashley Sanderson, Elizabeth Hyman, Rene Zangl, Chaeli Brehrens, Hannah Behrens, his great-nephew Deion Sanderson, and a host of cousins and loving friends

Keith’s family will be accepting guests starting at 3:00PM for a visitation at Altmeyer Funeral Home- Southside Chapel on Thursday, July 16. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the location on July 16, at 6:00PM followed with a reception at 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks for your help in the fight against cancer by making a contribution to The American Cancer Society for this cause. Since 1991 the American Cancer Society has saved 2.9 million lives with the help of these contributions and cannot continue research without the generosity of their donors, to join the fight CLICK HERE in honor of Keith’s memory. Please take a moment to express your condolences below or visit the Facebok Group page in honor of Keith’s life; Life with Keith.

Visitation Information

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Time: 3:00 pm

Location:

Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel

5033 Rouse Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 422-4000 | Map

Service Information

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm

Location:

Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel

5033 Rouse Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 422-4000 | Map

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Amanda Page Stephens posted on 8/18/20

I will always think of you when I listen to Morrissey and the Smiths. You were such a huge fan. I will miss your hugs and smiles. I will never think of Astro Pop 3 without remember you playing alongside Dan Villanueva those many many many times I came to enjoy those songs. I'm looking forward to finding you in the life I will end up living and hope for an afterlife so we can play records together again. I will think back fondly of that crazy night I offered to drive you home after some show in Ocean View that we both ended up at. I believed I only went to see you since you were on a rare visit back east. In the middle of that ride home we got an invite to Chad Hugo's house. Chad Hugo is an amazing musician and producer and has worked with some pretty huge acts and is one half of the Neptunes. The other half being Pharell Williams. It was around 2am and we gladly went. You were good friends with him and I was a fan. I naturally didn't care despite the hour. Thought it was a rare opportunity. I am pretty sure that the fact that you were no longer a local weighed into the equation too. I am glad I didn't object. We were already in such great spirits. Prior to the invite we had made up some silly song that we couldn't stop singing. After the invite arrived, we rerouted to Chad's and started joking about convincing him to record it. Once we arrived we dropped that idea immediately. I ended up getting somewhat starstruck and kinda shy which is so not me. I found myself reverting into drawing mode and decorating tons on scrap paper. Left those drawings behind. Wonder if they ended up in the trash or remained on the fridge where I placed them. Wish we had more solo adventures like that.... You were an epic man and I cherish that night. Love and miss you sweet kind Keith

Jodi Martin posted on 7/20/20

I light this candle as I sit and wish you were right beside me! Until we meet again.

John and Vicki Ingram posted on 7/18/20

We light this candle to represent Keith’s loving spirit! He will shine through all of us who love him dearly.

Bridget Kertiss posted on 7/13/20

Keith, I never had the opportunity to meet you and what a shame and honor it would have been. What I do know, is Jodi just loved and adored you. I have heard so many stories and what great memories you have all shared. You were such a great man in many eyes and you will be sorely missed. My condolences to all friends and family! May you be at peace. With sympathy Words can’t wipe away your tears Hugs won’t ease your pain But hold onto the memories Forever they’ll remain Xoxo

Melique Berger posted on 7/13/20

My deepest condolences to you all. Keith was an amazing force of nature. I was not only Keiths friend , but also his Voice Over Acting Coach. Keith was such a talented Actor , and a true friend. He was there for my children through the good times and really there for us during the not so good times. Keith will absolutely be missed by his community of Actors in LA! And forever missed in my heart. May God Bless and keep you all. With GRATITUDE AND LOVE FOR KEITH!!!!!! Melique Berger

judy riggs posted on 7/12/20

Pat,Butch, and Family.there are no words to express the sorrow that's in our hearts for you and everyone who knew Keith.After so many years of knowing and working with you Pat,I can't begin to imagine what you all are feeling at this time. Your family will always have a Special Place in my heart. The kindness you have always shown your own family and the many children in the schools we worked together in.You and Butch have been A BEACON for your community, and your home A Haven for any child, and teenager, who needed one.Please remember that Keith and you all have always been in my prayers from the very beginning and will remain there as you go thru this time in your lives. God Bless You All and much Love, Judy and Louis Riggs and family

Rosy Reyes posted on 7/12/20

I wanted to find the right words, i just couldn’t. My heart is broken. Keith, you had such an impact in my life. A true friendship that was like no other. He was a person who was selfless, caring, funny, understanding & empathetic towards others. Thank you for every word you said to me, to last words you said. All the positive advice to always live life to the fullest, thank you for always being there for me through hard times, I always noticed he would always put his friends first, even though he’d been going through his own battles. Thats how I knew I had someone very special in my life. Now when I think of you, yeah I cry, but then I catch myself laughing at times because I think of all the hilarious things you’d say and we’d do. There were more smiles than anything. Mi querido amigo, my pal, now you can rest easy no more pain. I will miss you tremendously. Thank you for always making all the bullshit seem like it was no big thing. You always made me feel like it’s all gonna be alright, even till your last days here on this earth. I thank God I had the chance to talk to you a few days ago, to say I love you and what you meant to me. Thank you for your friendship. I’ll forever remember you mi amigo. My sincere condolences to all your family, the Vanetta family and all your pals. Mr. & Mrs. Delbert/Patricia Vanetta raised a wonderful, courageous son & kind human being. A beautiful soul. You are one of a kind. ✨✨ ❤️✨

Jenny rambler posted on 7/11/20

We love you Keith. All my love to your family, I cannot imagine how hard this loss is. Please know what a positive influence Keith had on all of our lives. We love you.

Paul-an Debbie Folk posted on 7/11/20

Butch-Pat can not find the words to say that would find comfortable to some how to ease the Horrible pain just know that Me-an Deb are sending Prayers always up to our LORD an Savior Jesus Christ May God Bless You AMEN we Love You Both if you know of something you may need please rich out to me or Deb will do anything.

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