Celebrating the life of
Joseph F. O'Heaney
June 27, 1934 - August 24, 2013
SAVANNAH - Joseph O'Heaney, 79, died August 24, 2013, after a two year battle with cancer at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by love.
Joe was a '52 graduate from Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, New York. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea, and graduated from Syracuse University.
Joe lived and worked for many years in Rochester, New York, where he retired as CEO of DeRidder, Inc. He was very active in the Rochester community and very proud of his Irish heritage. Joe had a great influence in co-founding Rochester's St. Patrick's Day Parade. He loved his time spent on Big Gull Lake with family and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Paul O'Heaney and Margaret Fahey O'Heaney, and brother Paul O'Heaney.
He is survived by his wife Anne; sons Shaun and Kevin; daughter Maureen; three grandchildren, Joseph, Ryan and Caitlin; nephews, nieces, cousins, and many dear friends.
At Joe's request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. He wishes to be remembered with good stories, laughter, and a bit of Irish.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or GRRR Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation 14 Majestic Oak Circle, Savannah, GA 31406.
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My favorite bother-in-law ever. We will miss you and always remember you in our heart. Memories are priceless and they are ours to treasure. Go Norte Dame! You have found the rainbow bridge and have crossed into the kingdom.
- Mary gibson, Midlothian, VA
Anne, So sorry to hear about an old friend of mine. There was a lot more to him than Earl's but the laughs were priceless. Condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you, John and Maureen
- John and Maureen Menihan, Pittsford, NY
Anne and family - We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are all blessed with happy memories of Joe. Boots and Chuck Maginness
- Elaine & Chuck Magnness, Rochester, NY
Dear Ann and Family, We send our love and prayers. Grateful for the time we had with Joe and pray for peace and encouragement for you as you continue on with God's journey for you. Would be lovely to see you if you are in Rochester some time. With love, Gale and Paul
- Gayle & Paul Carini, fairport, NY
Anne, Shaun, Kevin, Maureen --- Condolences to all of you. We send our prayers and love. Some of our great memoiries are when we spent with Joe, Shaun, Kevin and Maureen at family events in Rochester and holidays with them at Paul and Carla O'Heaney. Thinking of you Juliesister-in-law to Paul O.
- Bob & Julie Wegscheider, Woodbury, MN
Dear Anne and Family, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Audra Paula and Carla's niece
- Audra Wegscheider Case, St. Paul, MN
ANNE,SHAUN,KEVIN,MAUREEN ....... A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER A TRUE AND LOYAL FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE WITH FOUND A WAY TO MAKE US LAUGH EVEN IN HIS DARKEST DAYS YOU INSPIRED MY WIFE TO COME OUT OF CLOSET AND DECLARE HER IRISH HERITAGE . JOE YOUR SECRET OF THE FATE OF THE TOASTERS IS APPARENTLY SAFE......BILL AND LINDA
- Bill Turri, SODUS PONT, NY
To my dear cousins: Some of my best memories are when my brother Kevin and I would come to your house to celebrate Easter. I cannot remember a time that we didn't get into trouble together. Since we lived so far apart, we always looked forward to these trips. It was my pleasure to be able to know your father so well. He was a great man. Keep your memories close.
- Kim Kohinke, Clifton Park, NY
Condolences to the family. Many fond memories of Joe and DeRidder
- Terry Lockhart, Rochester, NY
ANN & FAMILY, IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT I READ OF JOE'S PASSING. SO MANY GOOD TIMES WITH HIM. HIS WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR AND WARM SMILE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
- BARNEY QUINLAN, WEBSTER, NY
Dear Annie,Shaun,Kevin,and Maureen-- You all are such a part of my 'Fairport' sweet memories-- I have been many times in your father's company and he was always surrounded by his own karma of happiness-- His love for his children was steadfast no matter his challenge-- Love to you all-Pat--
- pat sloan bowers, rochester, NY
Anne. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
- Tom Latham, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann and Family, I thought of Joe often and finally made contact recently after 60 years. He made a great impact on me when I knew him on Stanwix St. in Albany. God bless you and your family.
- John Dolan, West Sand Lake, NY
My prayers go out to the whole family that I have known for many years. Lots of wonderful times I shared with Joe and his family through my best friend Rick Rock. Great holiday parties, building a float for St. Patricks Day Parade in my home town in Rochester, NY to weekends filled with laughter on Big Gull Lake. Those are my memories of Joe O'Heaney. Rest in peace and may you continue to celebrate your Irishness.
- JesusZeusBenitez, Toluca lake, CA
Anne, Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. Love Linda and Sam Byrd
- Linda and Sam Byrd, Savannah, GA
To Shaun,Keiven,Maureen and Anne, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to each one of you, I am very sorry for your loss, Your father was a wonderful man, he will be missed very much by meany. We all Loved him.
- Pauline Sherwood, Rochester, NY
To Anne, Shaun, Kevin, & Maureen- We have a lost a Great One. 'Joe O' was always a super guy, always in Great Spirits, and fun to be around. We will all miss him. Sincerely, Chris 'CC' Klee P.S.: Shaun, after you, he is my favorite 'Irishman!'
- Chris Klee, Rochester, NY
To all the O'Heaneys, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing and send my sincere condolences. Joe's passing brought back fond memories of his uncle and namesake a retired Albany police reporter and proprietor of the renowned O'Heaney's Tap Room where we Albany college students idled way our time. Joe was a chip off the old block--funny, Irish and if you were his friend, you would be forever. Pete Spina President Emeritus Monroe Community College
- Peter A. Spina, Honeoye Falls, NY
Anne,Shaun,Kevin,Munch I am so sorry for your loss, Joe was a big part of my life for many years and I often share memories with Caitlin and Joe. A great man who will be greatly missed. Donna
- Donna O'Heaney, spencerport, NY
Joe you were always there for us and kept us busy in bad and good times.you will be missed. To Shaun, Kevin, and Maureen MunchI watched you grow up and my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Proud to have ben a part of his life...
- Joan Conkey, Honeoye, NY
Our condolences to Anne and the O'Heaney family. So many happy memories to recall. That Irish twinkle in Joe's eyes will never be forgotten.
- Norma Jean & Pete Rupert, Pittsford, NY
Joe and I went to school together from K to 8th grade. He was my friend and hero. He was our leader in sports and shenanagans. He was a grest athlete...I was not. But he always made sure I played and was there to smooth over my errors. i loved the guy.
- Joe Hoffman, Albany, NY
Dear Anne and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Joe will be missed by many, but his devilish smile and laugh, the twinkle in his eye, and his walks around the block when he'd stop and 'steal' the tomatoes from our garden will be missed by us.
- Paul and Barbara Shockey, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann and family, We are so sorry about the loss of Joe. He was a great joy to be around, a wonderful person and we will all miss him. He was a good friend, great to be with and provided so many good times with his wonderful sense of humor. He will truly be missed.
- Dave & Studie Smith, Savannah, GA
Shaun, Kevin and MaureenMunch.....Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your Dad. Having spent so many years working with him at DeRidderand the three of you also :, his work ethic was unsurpassed and he brought D/T to the highest level at that time! He put the customer first..always, and expected the same from all of us. He was my friend as well as my boss, and I will cherish the memories that I have of him. May God walk beside all of you during this time of sorrow to help you with this loss..may God bles you all.
- Connie Bennett-Chard, Boiling Springs, SC
Way too many good times with Joe to count. Sandi and I send our very best to all of you in this difficult time.
- Barry and Sandi York, Fairport, NY
Anne, Shaun, Maureen & Kevin: Our hearts are sad... so many wonderful memories and times. Big hugs to all of you.
- Dave & Marilyn Hickey, Rochester, NY
Joe, rest in peace. I have known you since 1960 and have always considered you a good friend. Thanks for many great memories. Chris and Linda Pape
- Chris Pape, Rochester, NY
Ann, Shaun, Kevin and Maureen: I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderfull man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are in our prayers.
- John O'Leary, Monroe, LA
Dear Ann and Family, I want to extend my Sympathy, Love, and Prayers to you. Joe will be missed by all of his Friends here. Love & Blessings, Grace
- Grace Hofacre, Savannah, GA
My favorite bother-in-law ever. We will miss you and always remember you in our heart. Memories are priceless and they are ours to treasure. Go Norte Dame! You have found the rainbow bridge and have crossed into the kingdom.
- Mary gibson, Midlothian, VA
Anne, So sorry to hear about an old friend of mine. There was a lot more to him than Earl's but the laughs were priceless. Condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you, John and Maureen
- John and Maureen Menihan, Pittsford, NY
Anne and family - We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are all blessed with happy memories of Joe. Boots and Chuck Maginness
- Elaine & Chuck Magnness, Rochester, NY
Dear Ann and Family, We send our love and prayers. Grateful for the time we had with Joe and pray for peace and encouragement for you as you continue on with God's journey for you. Would be lovely to see you if you are in Rochester some time. With love, Gale and Paul
- Gayle & Paul Carini, fairport, NY
Anne, Shaun, Kevin, Maureen --- Condolences to all of you. We send our prayers and love. Some of our great memoiries are when we spent with Joe, Shaun, Kevin and Maureen at family events in Rochester and holidays with them at Paul and Carla O'Heaney. Thinking of you Juliesister-in-law to Paul O.
- Bob & Julie Wegscheider, Woodbury, MN
Dear Anne and Family, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Audra Paula and Carla's niece
- Audra Wegscheider Case, St. Paul, MN
ANNE,SHAUN,KEVIN,MAUREEN ....... A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER A TRUE AND LOYAL FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE WITH FOUND A WAY TO MAKE US LAUGH EVEN IN HIS DARKEST DAYS YOU INSPIRED MY WIFE TO COME OUT OF CLOSET AND DECLARE HER IRISH HERITAGE . JOE YOUR SECRET OF THE FATE OF THE TOASTERS IS APPARENTLY SAFE......BILL AND LINDA
- Bill Turri, SODUS PONT, NY
To my dear cousins: Some of my best memories are when my brother Kevin and I would come to your house to celebrate Easter. I cannot remember a time that we didn't get into trouble together. Since we lived so far apart, we always looked forward to these trips. It was my pleasure to be able to know your father so well. He was a great man. Keep your memories close.
- Kim Kohinke, Clifton Park, NY
Condolences to the family. Many fond memories of Joe and DeRidder
- Terry Lockhart, Rochester, NY
ANN & FAMILY, IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT I READ OF JOE'S PASSING. SO MANY GOOD TIMES WITH HIM. HIS WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR AND WARM SMILE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
- BARNEY QUINLAN, WEBSTER, NY
Dear Annie,Shaun,Kevin,and Maureen-- You all are such a part of my 'Fairport' sweet memories-- I have been many times in your father's company and he was always surrounded by his own karma of happiness-- His love for his children was steadfast no matter his challenge-- Love to you all-Pat--
- pat sloan bowers, rochester, NY
Anne. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
- Tom Latham, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann and Family, I thought of Joe often and finally made contact recently after 60 years. He made a great impact on me when I knew him on Stanwix St. in Albany. God bless you and your family.
- John Dolan, West Sand Lake, NY
My prayers go out to the whole family that I have known for many years. Lots of wonderful times I shared with Joe and his family through my best friend Rick Rock. Great holiday parties, building a float for St. Patricks Day Parade in my home town in Rochester, NY to weekends filled with laughter on Big Gull Lake. Those are my memories of Joe O'Heaney. Rest in peace and may you continue to celebrate your Irishness.
- JesusZeusBenitez, Toluca lake, CA
Anne, Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. Love Linda and Sam Byrd
- Linda and Sam Byrd, Savannah, GA
To Shaun,Keiven,Maureen and Anne, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to each one of you, I am very sorry for your loss, Your father was a wonderful man, he will be missed very much by meany. We all Loved him.
- Pauline Sherwood, Rochester, NY
To Anne, Shaun, Kevin, & Maureen- We have a lost a Great One. 'Joe O' was always a super guy, always in Great Spirits, and fun to be around. We will all miss him. Sincerely, Chris 'CC' Klee P.S.: Shaun, after you, he is my favorite 'Irishman!'
- Chris Klee, Rochester, NY
To all the O'Heaneys, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing and send my sincere condolences. Joe's passing brought back fond memories of his uncle and namesake a retired Albany police reporter and proprietor of the renowned O'Heaney's Tap Room where we Albany college students idled way our time. Joe was a chip off the old block--funny, Irish and if you were his friend, you would be forever. Pete Spina President Emeritus Monroe Community College
- Peter A. Spina, Honeoye Falls, NY
Anne,Shaun,Kevin,Munch I am so sorry for your loss, Joe was a big part of my life for many years and I often share memories with Caitlin and Joe. A great man who will be greatly missed. Donna
- Donna O'Heaney, spencerport, NY
Joe you were always there for us and kept us busy in bad and good times.you will be missed. To Shaun, Kevin, and Maureen MunchI watched you grow up and my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Proud to have ben a part of his life...
- Joan Conkey, Honeoye, NY
Our condolences to Anne and the O'Heaney family. So many happy memories to recall. That Irish twinkle in Joe's eyes will never be forgotten.
- Norma Jean & Pete Rupert, Pittsford, NY
Joe and I went to school together from K to 8th grade. He was my friend and hero. He was our leader in sports and shenanagans. He was a grest athlete...I was not. But he always made sure I played and was there to smooth over my errors. i loved the guy.
- Joe Hoffman, Albany, NY
Dear Anne and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Joe will be missed by many, but his devilish smile and laugh, the twinkle in his eye, and his walks around the block when he'd stop and 'steal' the tomatoes from our garden will be missed by us.
- Paul and Barbara Shockey, Savannah, GA
Dear Ann and family, We are so sorry about the loss of Joe. He was a great joy to be around, a wonderful person and we will all miss him. He was a good friend, great to be with and provided so many good times with his wonderful sense of humor. He will truly be missed.
- Dave & Studie Smith, Savannah, GA
Shaun, Kevin and MaureenMunch.....Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your Dad. Having spent so many years working with him at DeRidderand the three of you also :, his work ethic was unsurpassed and he brought D/T to the highest level at that time! He put the customer first..always, and expected the same from all of us. He was my friend as well as my boss, and I will cherish the memories that I have of him. May God walk beside all of you during this time of sorrow to help you with this loss..may God bles you all.
- Connie Bennett-Chard, Boiling Springs, SC
Way too many good times with Joe to count. Sandi and I send our very best to all of you in this difficult time.
- Barry and Sandi York, Fairport, NY
Anne, Shaun, Maureen & Kevin: Our hearts are sad... so many wonderful memories and times. Big hugs to all of you.
- Dave & Marilyn Hickey, Rochester, NY
Joe, rest in peace. I have known you since 1960 and have always considered you a good friend. Thanks for many great memories. Chris and Linda Pape
- Chris Pape, Rochester, NY
Ann, Shaun, Kevin and Maureen: I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderfull man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are in our prayers.
- John O'Leary, Monroe, LA
Dear Ann and Family, I want to extend my Sympathy, Love, and Prayers to you. Joe will be missed by all of his Friends here. Love & Blessings, Grace
- Grace Hofacre, Savannah, GA
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