Suitoa “Big Man” Keleti Jr.
On the evening of May 17th, 2021, Toa passed away at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT due to medical complications. He passed away with his children Mikaele and Allie by his side. He was 53 years old.
Toa was the only child of Suitoa Sr. and Malia Nive Keleti. Born on the beautiful island of American Samoa in Pago Pago. Toa grew up surround by extended family on the island.
Toa will always be remembered as a gentle giant who has the most contagious laugh and the biggest heart. “Big Man” will be remembered in Helena as an All-American football player, forever idolized in the Carroll College Hall of Fame. Beloved by football fans, teammates, coaches, and friends far and wide, but his biggest accomplishment will always be his children. Toa is survived by his son, Mikaele Keleti; Daughter, Allie Keleti; and Step-Daughter, Lilly Hamper.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m on Wednesday, June 2th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. This is followed by a celebration of life from 4-6 p.m. at the Fairground Entry Way.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 2, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 2, 2021
Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Entryway
98 West Custer Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 2, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 2, 2021
Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Entryway
98 West Custer Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Tim Connors says
Great teammate, player, and friend to all! Most importantly Big Man was a great person. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. My heart is broken as we lost a great one.
Diane Hamper says
We all could learn from his courtesy and kindness. He was a gentleman to his core. You made the world a better place! So proud you were in our family, we will miss you! Diane Hamper
Kris Mayes says
The world lost one of the coolest gentle giants. He taught me so much about produce and being a kind human. My heart is broken, and I’m sending prayers to friends and family. Fly high Toa!
Geoff Gallus says
A kind gentle spirit.
Bryan Hilborn says
Several years ago I had the privilege of attending Toa’s hall of fame induction and Carroll College. Toa was able to say so much with few words. Overtaken with gratitude and thanks, Toa was unable to speak at the podium.
A 5 minute standing ovation ensued. It was the greatest speech I never heard. The Carrol community lost a great one, God speed “Big Man”. You will be missed.
Joe Bartley says
Rest In Love n Rest In Peace our Classmate of 1986, Brother, USO, Friend, Leader, Captain, President of our class, Marist Crusaders Finest n Marist Crusaders Hall of Famer. Ia manuia lou malaga le Uso pele ina ia Suitoa. Love from all of your Classmates of 1986. Go Crusaders. “We’re going all the way.”