Wilbur Heitz
June 11, 2016
Wilbur Heitz 94 of Little Egg Harbor passed away peacefully on June 11, 2016 at home. During his life Wilbur worked for the Egg Harbor City Board of Education as Secretary for 21 years and was also the Past President. He was a lifelong member of St. Johns UUC and an elder since 1975. He loved his country and served in the US Air Force from 1942 to 1945. After the war he continued his work with American Legion Rudolph Elmer Post 158 . Wilbur also loved his city and held many positions locally and state wide which included organizing and conducting Memorial and Veterans day parades for 36 years. He was an avid member of the Kiwanis holding various positions there and the Historical Society. His greatest love of all was that which he shared with his family. He leaves behind his wife of 70 years Marian (Nee Costello), His sons Ronald, Terry, Gary (Laura) and Marty (Shondra), his daughter in law Linda (Lou) Nell, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday June 18, 2016 at Saraceno Funeral Home 1114 Egg Harbor City. A private burial will follow.In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to either Compassionate Care Hospice 1130 Hooper Avenue Suite 2B Toms River,NJ 08753 or St. Johns UCC Church 310 London Avenue Egg Harbor City , NJ 08215 Online condolences can be sent to www.saracenofuneralhome.com
Wilbur Heitz 94 of Little Egg Harbor passed away peacefully on June 11, 2016 at home. During his life Wilbur worked for the Egg Harbor City Board of Education as Secretary for 21 years and was also the Past President. He was a lifelong member... View Obituary & Service Information