Harry W. Heffelfinger, 64, of Tamaqua passed away Friday at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Coaldale December 28, 1949 he was a son of the late Edward J. Heffelfinger Sr. and Mary M. (Wagner) Heffelfinger.
He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School.
Harry was the Owner/Operator of Harry’s Amoco in the 70’s-80’s and a mechanic at JE Morgan Knitting Mills, before retiring from Kraft Foods.
He was a member of the Parish of Saint John XXXII, Tamaqua; a longtime member and former chief engineer of Citizen’s Fire Co., Tamaqua, West Penn Rod and Gun Club and Tamaqua Senior Citizens. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and tinkering around his garage. He sponsored and played softball on Harry’s Amoco team.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Madeleine A. (Fillion) Heffelfinger;
Sons,
Harry A. Heffelfinger and his fiancé Stephanie M. Krisak
Christopher A. and his wife Amy B. (Steigerwalt) All of Tamaqua
Grandchildren,
Amber C. Heffelfinger
Benjamin E. Heffelfinger
Brothers
Edward J. Jr. and his wife Maggie Heffelfinger of NC and
James and his wife Beverly Heffelfinger of Tamaqua
Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA with Rev. John Frink officiating. A gathering of friends will be held Wednesday 6:00-8:00 PM and Thursday 9:00-10:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Citizen’s Fire Co. 99 W. Rowe St. Tamaqua, PA 18252 Tamaqua, PA 18252. Burial will be in St. Jerome Cemetery. Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com