John Heist, Jr.

BROOMALL, PA - John B. Heist, Jr., 79, passed away on April 10, 2017 after a brief illness. John is survived by his sons, Richard Heist and wife Judy of Dudley, and John Heist III and his spouse Michael Neumann of Stattsburg, NY; two grandchildren, Amber Tauscher and husband Rob of Claymont, DE, and Tyson Heist of Wilmington, DE; and two great-grandchildren, Jaydn Heist of Phoenix, AZ and Cameron Heist of Wilmington, DE. His devoted companion Marion Rodia predeceased him in 2015.

Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John B. and Mary Ella (Douglass) Heist. John attended Norristown High School where he played baseball and basketball and was inducted into the High School Hall of Fame. He also went on to play minor league Triple AAA baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates. John worked for many years at General Electric/Lockheed in King of Prussia, PA, and currently at Pacifico Marple in Broomall, PA. John loved the outdoors and playing golf. He was an avid sports lover and enjoyed getting together with friends and family to watch all local and professional sports teams.

The family would like to thank all of the Doctor's and Nurse's at Paoli Hospital for all their wonderful care and compassion for John.

A private burial will be held at All Faiths Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Worcester Neighborhood Center, Attn: Ron Charette, 47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603, or to a charity of your choice. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting with arrangements.