Keith Anderson, 33, passed away on December 22, 2024.
Keith was born on July 15, 1991 outside of Los Angeles, CA in Lancaster, CA. He was adopted and raised by Raymond and Anne Anderson of Lawrence, MA. He was the youngest of three children, all adopted by Raymond and Anne. Keith attended Essex Agricultural and Technical High School in Danvers, MA and graduated in 2009.
Keith worked a variety of jobs over the course of his life. Post-high school graduation, he worked at Market Basket in Andover, MA and North Andover, MA, and Marshall’s. After that, he went on to become a certified pharmacy technician. He worked at different locations for CVS over the course of six years. Later, he moved up in the field of pharmacy where he worked for a company that allowed him to travel around the country auditing pharmacies.
In 2022, Keith changed his career to what became his true passion when he was certified to become a semi-truck driver. Keith always loved traveling, and driving trucks allowed him to explore most of the United States for Schneider National Carriers. In 2023, Keith settled in and drove across the New England region for R+L Carriers in Manchester, NH. He thoroughly enjoyed his job and meeting people from all walks of life.
Keith loved his family and friends. Growing up, he could frequently be found playing cards. Throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time with extended family at Little Island Pond in Pelham, NH. Keith enjoyed going to anime conventions, amusement parks, watching Star Wars, playing video games, cosplaying, going to Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium, and attending concerts. There was never a dull moment in Keith’s life. He tried everything. He loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest.
The biggest passion Keith discovered was hiking. In 2019, Keith hiked up all of the 48 4,000-footer peaks of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It took him little over a year to accomplish, including burning 84,719 calories and hiking up 85,788 feet of elevation gain. Hiking is where he met his beloved girlfriend Chelsea Eason. They both enjoyed it, and together they continued hiking in the region.
Keith is survived by his parents, his brother Michael Anderson of Lawrence, MA, his sister Jeannine Anderson of Springfield, MA, Jeannine’s children, Julyanna Anderson of Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, and Nicky Alicea, of Springfield, MA. Keith also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover, MA 01810.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Massachusetts Chapter at afsp.org/chapter/Massachusetts. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.burkemagliozzi.com.