John Russell Keane, 65, former long-time resident of East Longmeadow passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Tidewell Hospice Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL. John was born in Springfield to the late John and Dorothy (Duval) Keane. He was a 1971 graduate of East Longmeadow High School. John was employed by many area companies over his working career including Imperial Insulation/US Insulation Company as a gutter installer and salesman, truck driver for McKesson Wine and Spirits, co-owner Rainbow Enterprises Home Improvements, and a small engine mechanic for Acres Power Equipment until his retirement in 2007. John was an auto racer and motorcycle rider. He built model cars and customized them into racecar replicas. He had a zest for life and his passions became an activity for the whole family to enjoy. He was a loving husband and father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Kathleen (Docherty) Keane; his daughter, Shannon Rempp and her husband Darren of Feeding Hills; his son, Darrell Keane and his companion, Nina of Enfield, CT; his grandchildren, Anna, Allie and Nicholas; his brother, Barry Keane of Vernon, CT; and his uncle, Richard Duval and his wife Connie of Springfield. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, Augsut 29, from 4-7PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 7PM. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at the family's convenience. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For more information please visit: www.forastiere.com.