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RICHARD HELLER Obituary
RICHARD S. HELLER "Dick" (Age 76)
On Thursday, March 20, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. Heller; father of Chris, Patrick and Michael Heller; grandfather of Ayla and Devin Heller; father-in-law of Shia Levitt and Charlene Kim. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, March 25 at 10:30 AM. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or www.catholiccharitiesdc.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Gerald File
March 28, 2014
As a high school athlete growing up in Alexandria during the mid-50's, Dick and Eddie Crane were two of our favorite sportswriters in the Alexandria Gazette and later the Washington Star as they were the two writers who provided publicity and reporting of our games. I also recall one of his last columns in which he described the top 10 local sports contests that he covered during his long, distinquished career. One was a game in which I participated as G.W. High School lost its Thanksgiving Day game to bitter rival W&L of Arlington for the first time in 10 years in front of 12,000 to 13,000 spectators in 1956. GW outgained undefeated W&L by a huge margin, but because of its own mistakes failed to score. On the last play of the game, W&L kicked a 42 yard field goal to not only win the game,but the Northern Virginia Championship, as well as the Virginia State title. The coverage of the dramatic ending made the front page of all the local papers. I'm sure Dick's coverage of high school sports made many young athletes proud of their accomplishments. May he rest in peace. Jerry File
Nanette Dobrosky
March 27, 2014
As a coworker of Kathy's, I was sorry to hear of your loss. You have my prayers.
Jim Forbes
March 24, 2014
Mr. Heller and my mom (Mary Lou Forbes) worked together for many years - he was one of those writers from the great "family" that were the reporters from the Washington Star. He was one of my mom's favorite sports writers and more recently my wife and I have always enjoyed his local take on sports.
Rebecca Daniels Utz
March 24, 2014
Dick was a talented and kind man. He will be missed by all. My love to his family and friends.
Annamarie DeCarlo
March 23, 2014
A great, sweet and funny man. Dick, I'm so glad I got to see you a few weeks ago. God speed ... Getz and Joe D
March 23, 2014
At the Star, I would type in the agate from the Maryland football games that Dick had covered. He was a talented writer and kept the newsroom loose with his bone-dry sense of humor.
Bill Sullivan
Alexandria, Va.
March 23, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Your neighbor Donna Bartash and Mike Meccia
Carol Allen
March 22, 2014
I met Mr. Heller at a gathering of Senators fans last year. He was the kindest man and told the best baseball stories. Everyone who knows him is deeply saddened by his loss. My sincerest sympathies to his family and Washington Nationals and Senators Fans Everywhere.
Ronald Willard
March 22, 2014
Sports fans at Greenspring Village in Springfield were fortunate to have Dick participate in Sports Talk for residents as a panelist. Joan and I also enjoyed his "Sports Blog" and our prayers are with Dick's family and friends.
Ronald Willard
Diane Williams
March 22, 2014
I met Dick at The Washington Star where I was a sports stringer. He was always so helpful and funny. I hope he's having a blast in the Celestial Stadium.
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