Photo courtesy of Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home - Lancaster
Mar 8, 1945 - Oct 23, 2025
The Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen, State of New York extends its condolences and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Paul Heitzman of the Citizens Hose Company, Lancaster, NY. As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate and give thanks for his service in providing others in urgent need with assistance, protection, care, and comfort. May he rest in peace.
Raymond Worth, Chaplain SWAVF
October 28, 2025 | Coworker
I met Paul when I joined the Citizen's Hose Co. in 1986. He was a great man and always treated me with kindness and respect. I fondly remember playing in many a softball game with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family during this most difficult time.
Tim Schaefer
October 25, 2025 | Depew, NY | Friend
HEITZMAN- Paul R. – March 8, 1945 - October 23, 2025. Of Lancaster, NY beloved husband of the late Mary C. (Holmes) Heitzman; loving mother of Suzanne C. (John) Fridmann, Kathryn (Daniel) Magee and Allyson (Christopher) Markotich; dearest grandfather of Katelyn Fridmann, Abigail (James), Lloyd, Joshua and Lucas Markotich; brother of James (Sally) Pope, Carolyn Pedone, Rhey (Debbie) Pope, late Richard Pope, late William (Shirley) Heitzman, late Florence (late Raymond) Batt, late Arlene Heitzman and late Thomas Heitzman; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church Lancaster, NY Monday morning October 27, 2025 at 9:30am . No prior visitation ,please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com
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