John F. "Jack" Heinz

John was a good friend to my husband, Marty. Marty composed music to lyrics that John wrote. They were both creative geniuses, and really enjoyed one another's company which was great because Pat and I were then free to enjoy our time together, too. To this day I think of John whenever I read or hear a particularly unusual poem. No one could put together words the unique way he did. Marty was born on October 24, the same date that John went home to God. Marty passed away on March 15,...

Dear Heinz family-

I met Jack when I was first invited to lunch at Beth Steel Company by Marshall Post and others in media and public relations. He soon became a special friend, one who encouraged my writing and, invariably, the first person at the lunch table to make us all laugh and usually the one person who would 'speak truth to power' as we discussed more serious matters. May his good soul rest in peace and may God's own peace and comfort be yours.

-Carol Henn,...

Here is the eulogy I delivered at his funeral. http://www.csheinz.com/read/post/eulogy_for_grandpa_jack

Hello to the entire Heinz family. Joyce and I remember meeting your Dad , Grandpa, over the years at various times. May Jesus comfort you during this difficult time of loss. Your Dad , Grandpa was a tremendous individual and is missed by many at this time. In His Love, The Laytons Ken , Joyce, Kenny , Clark, Sarah, and John of State College, PA.

To the entire Heinz family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Never forget the years of growing up on Congress Street--always a good time with lots of laughter.
Alice (Jaindl) and Joe Brown

We met Jack when he was living at Fox Hill Farm in Glen Mills,
Pa. Our friendship was spontaneous and long-lasting. He
always made us laugh. We will miss him very much, but we
think he has been promoted and will now be writing heavenly
compositions for celestial personnel. We send our love and
prayers to his whole family. Meg & Marty Wendel

We met Jack when he was living at Fox Hill Farm in Glen Mills,
Pa. Our friendship was spontaneous and long lasting. He
always made us laugh. We will miss him very much, but we
think he has been promoted and will now be writing heavenly
creations for celestial personnel. We send our love and
prayers to his whole family. Meg & Marty Wendel