Francis J. Heller

Francis J. Heller, 92, of Lopatcong Township, NJ, formerly of Milford, NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Brakely Park Center in Lopatcong Township, NJ.

Born January 13, 1927 in Bucksville, PA, Francis was a lifelong resident of Milford, NJ. He worked for the Riegel Paper, Corp. for 47 years. Francis served as a Merchant Marine for several years. He was a member of St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church in Milford, NJ, where he was an active volunteer. Francis enjoyed country-western music and most of all, loved his family.

Son of the late Frank and Florence (Breiner) Heller, Francis is survived by his two nieces Dawn Miller and her husband Walter of Albuquerque, NM, and Darlene Taylor of Wind Gap, PA. He was predeceased by his brother Edward Heller and sisters Dorothy Heller, Emma Haney, Anna Taylor, and Rhelda Cooley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11 AM at St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church, 61 Mill Street, Milford, NJ. Interment will follow at Milford Union Cemetery in Milford, NJ. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ.

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From: Richard and Fran Petiet
Dawn and family, sorry for your loss, I remember working with him at the paper mill, hope you have many happy memories!

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