Keith James Coriander

Manhattan, NY - Keith James Coriander, 51, of 5000 Broadway, Manhattan, NY, died November 7, 2007 in New York. Born in Newport, RI on June 16, 1956, he was the son of Philip Coriander and Joanne Gray Coriander of Newport.Keith was a 1974 graduate of Rogers High School. He worked as a makeup artist for Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman for many years. Other work included hair styling and make-up artistry for several Off Broadway productions. Prior to moving to New York, he worked for Raytheon in Portsmouth.He was the former husband of Sharon Armstrong Coriander of Newport. Besides his former wife and parents he is survived by his brothers Peter Coriander of Newport, RI, and Philip Coriander of Middletown, RI and two nephews and numerous cousins.He is preceded in death by his son Etienne. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 11:00am in the Community Baptist Church, Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport. Calling hours will be held in the church Wednesday morning from 10:00 ? 11:00 amBurial will be private.