Obituary of Carl A. Heller

Carl A. Heller Jr. Rock Stream: Carl A. Heller Jr., age 79, of Rock Stream, NY died Sunday February 16, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital, in Montour Falls, N.Y.. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Monday (Mar. 3) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where a Catholic funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm with Father Leo Reinhardt officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dundee American Legion Bradley-Jessop Post #660, 10 Spring St., Dundee, NY 14837. Carl was born October 27, 1934 in Waterloo, NY, the son of the late Carl A. and Jennie Frantz Heller Sr. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1952; and graduated from Freeman Business School in Geneva. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957 as a Radio Operator, with the last 2 years in Kyoto, Japan. On April 2, 1977 in Dundee, N.Y. he married the former Mary R. (Bartusiak) West. He spent the better part of his career of 31 years with Seneca Foods Corp. in Dundee, NY retiring in 1999. He joined the American Legion in 1975, serving as Dundee Post 660 Commander, Treasurer, and Yates County Commander. He was a member of 40/8 Voiture 698 serving as local Chef Commander & Grande NY Cheminot. He was also a member of St. Mary's of the Lake in Watkins Glen. He is survived by 2 sons David B. (Ilene) Heller, and Steven M. Heller both of San Diego, CA,; 2 step sons Norman A. (Bethany) West with whom he made his home, and Noel E. (Patricia) West of Northport, FL; 6 grandchildren Alex, Breanna, and Juliann West, Danielle, Dillan, and Desiree Isterling; several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. He was predeceased by his lovely wife of 27 years, Mary in 2004; a brother Paul Heller; and 2 sisters Jane Osborn, and Mary O'Loughlin. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.