Bob Keller, Parsippany Democrat, dies at 67

Robert Keller, a longtime Parsippany Democratic leader, died on December 20.  He was 67.

Keller served as a member of the Parsippany Planning Board and as treasurer of the Morris County Democratic Committee.  He is also a former president of the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department.

He sought election to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2013.

“Bob was a man who led when others wouldn’t, and was always willing to stand up for what he believed in,” Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson said.  “Bob was involved in the Democratic party throughout his life and ran for council in Parsippany multiple times. He was also a strong advocate for organ donations.”

Funeral services will be held at the Parsippany United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 11th at 10 AM. A Celebration of Life party will follow at the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Firehouse.