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Obituary for Walter M. Heller
Walter M. Heller
09/13/1934-11/20/20
Port Jervis, New York
Walter M. Heller, a lifelong resident, died at home with his loving family by his bedside after a long illness. He was 86 years old.
The son of the late William and Lillian Griffin Heller, he was born on September 13, 1934 in Maybrook, New York. He was one of twelve children.
Walt was a proud Navy veteran.
He worked as a butcher for Chester Packing for many years.
Walter married Roberta House sixty-four years ago on July 7, 1956 in Chester, NY and together they raised nine children.
Walter is survived by his loving wife; Roberta, two sons; Andrew (Christine) of Warwick and Darryle (Terry) of Bloomingburg, four daughters; Ellen Decker (Wayne) of Brainbridge, NY, Betty Babcock (Claude) of Madisonville, Tn., Jane Sanok (Scott) of Westtown, NY and Christine Heller and her fiancé Thomas Hamilton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, three brothers; Karl, Alvin “Spike” and Butch, four sisters; Doris, Hazel, Linda and Mary.
He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy, sons, Joseph and Walter, his grandchildren;
Kiera, Brandon and Richard, as well as his siblings; Billy, George, Edith and Irene.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
A Service of Remembrance will take place at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dorinda officiating.
Burial will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY.
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09/13/1934-11/20/20
Port Jervis, New York
Walter M. Heller, a lifelong resident, died at home with his loving family by his bedside after a long illness. He was 86 years old.
The son of the late William and Lillian Griffin Heller, he was born on September 13, 1934 in Maybrook, New York. He was one of twelve children.
Walt was a proud Navy veteran.
He worked as a butcher for Chester Packing for many years.
Walter married Roberta House sixty-four years ago on July 7, 1956 in Chester, NY and together they raised nine children.
Walter is survived by his loving wife; Roberta, two sons; Andrew (Christine) of Warwick and Darryle (Terry) of Bloomingburg, four daughters; Ellen Decker (Wayne) of Brainbridge, NY, Betty Babcock (Claude) of Madisonville, Tn., Jane Sanok (Scott) of Westtown, NY and Christine Heller and her fiancé Thomas Hamilton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, three brothers; Karl, Alvin “Spike” and Butch, four sisters; Doris, Hazel, Linda and Mary.
He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy, sons, Joseph and Walter, his grandchildren;
Kiera, Brandon and Richard, as well as his siblings; Billy, George, Edith and Irene.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
A Service of Remembrance will take place at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dorinda officiating.
Burial will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
23
Nov
10:30 AM
- 1:30 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Monday
23
Nov
1:30 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Rev. Dorinda officiating
Cemetery Details
Location
Laurel Grove Cemetery
South St.
Port Jervis, NY 12771
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