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for Francis Heiser
Al Heitzman
August 9, 2022
Dear Steve and Mike,
May the Good Lord console you this week as you observe the fifth anniversary of Francis' ascension into Heaven to permanently be with our Creator and Savior. Reverentially, Al Heitzman (General Soils Lab, Albany).
Al Heitzman
August 12, 2020
Dear Steve and Mike,
Although the three-year anniversary of Francis' soul entering Paradise causes you to reflect upon his greatness and magnanimity, take comfort in the undisputable fact that Francis is in the best hands possible near our Lord Jesus. Your buddy and coworker, Al Heitzman. (General Soils Lab, NYSDOT, Albany).
Al Heitzman
August 14, 2019
Dear Steve, Mike, and all other members of the Heiser family,
May the Good Lord provide solace to you as you recognize the two-year anniversary of the day on which Francis' soul entered the Kingdom of Heaven to eternally dwell with Jesus Christ our Savior. With humble respect, Al Heitzman (General Soils Lab, NYSDOT).
Steve Kunz
October 24, 2017
Dear Heiser Family,
I send my condolences to you on the loss of a fine gentlemen. I played basketball with Fran at George Washington School many years ago. Good athlete and a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. Aloha.
Karen Heiser
September 19, 2017
Karen Heiser
September 19, 2017
Indian Lake
Karen Heiser
September 19, 2017
August 25, 2017
Prayers and Sympathy to your Family and Relatives...Judy Fitzpatrick...
Donna and Manny Ned
August 22, 2017
The Heiser Family:
Our sincere condolences to all. All the memories will keep you going for a long time. Such a wonderful man.
Norm Amyot
August 22, 2017
I met Fran a number of yrs ago at VanPatten Golf Club when he was in a league there and later invited him to join CARGO. He was a true gentleman, liked by all. We in CARGO will miss him. Our sympathy to his family.
Anna Buonagura
August 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Heiser family. Dr. Heiser always greeted people with a smile.
Elaine, Ben and Diane Zulli
August 18, 2017
To the entire Heiser family,
Please know that many others are thinking of you at this time. The warm memories that you keep within you will carry you through this difficult time. Peace and love to you all.
Joe Hogan
August 18, 2017
One of the nicest, friendliest people I've ever met. He will be greatly missed. My condolences and sympathy.
August 18, 2017
My condolences to Karen and the Heiser family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bruce Bargy
August 18, 2017
To the Heiser family, you have our deepest condolences.
Gary and Carole LaDue
August 17, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Fran was a wonderful guy and I will miss him. May he rest in peace. Bill Fenaughty
August 17, 2017
Dear MaryAnn & the entire Heiser family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the many, many wonderful memories you share serve as a comfort to you as you celebrate the life of Mr. Heiser.
Cindy Urban
August 17, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John &B Maira Senick
August 17, 2017
Karen and Family- our deepest condolences on your loss. We will always remember your Dad's leadership and service with great respect and fondness.
Joy & Steven Hennessey
August 17, 2017
To the Heiser family, our deepest sympathy, Fran was always a class act. We were happy to have known him and you. Embrace the life he had, because he'd only want it that way. Terry and Karen our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sheila Germaine Julian
August 17, 2017
Karen and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was a great guy who will be missed.
Michele Lee
August 17, 2017
Karen,
Very sorry for your loss,
Michele Lee
Terry Roche
August 17, 2017
Karen, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Anne O'Neil
August 17, 2017
Steve, Maryann and family,
So sorry for the loss of your father. I am keeping your family in my prayers.
August 17, 2017
Karen,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad.
Jake Peart
Jim Vautrin
August 16, 2017
Karen,
To you and your family please accept my condolences for the loss of your dad. He was a very respected man and I am sure he will be missed by all. May he Rest In Peace.
August 16, 2017
Condolences to you Teresa and your children in the passing of your husband and father. I think of you often; so many good memories.
Priscilla Leiser Zimmerman
Joseph Iampietro
August 16, 2017
Terry,
My sincere condolences on Fran's passing. May he rest in peace.
Joe Iampietro
Jimmy and Sandy Fritchman
August 16, 2017
Dear Aunt Teresa and family. So sorry for your loss but happy for the life you all did share with Uncle Fran. We enjoyed sharing the visits with you and him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you, Jimmy and Sandy
Stephen and Sandra Verrigni
August 16, 2017
Karen, Clifford, and Family;
Please accept Our Deepest Condolences on the passing of Your Father. May now He Rest Peacefully in The Arms of Our Lord. We hope You find comfort in knowing He looks down upon All of You from Heaven. You All remain in Our Prayers.
Bill Vansteenburg
August 16, 2017
Mrs. Heiser and family I am very sorry for your loss my Fran rest in peace
Mary Ann Randall
August 15, 2017
Aunt Teresa and family, I was deeply saddened with the news of Uncle Frans passing. He was a great husband, dad, grandfather, and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!
May the many memories you hold so dear, help you through this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Mary Ann
Karen Groff
August 15, 2017
Steve, MaryAnn and family, So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you at this time of grieving.
Al Heitzman
August 15, 2017
Dear Steve, Mike, and family,
May the Holy Trinity bless and comfort you during your bereavement as Francis' soul enters the Kingdom of Heaven to eternally dwell with our Lord Jesus Christ. Respectfully, your fellow NYSDOT employee Al Heitzman.
Bill Labrecque
August 15, 2017
I played golf with Fran as a member of the CARGO golf club. He was always very pleasant to be with and I'll miss him.
Ron & Betty Schott
August 15, 2017
Dear Terry & family....we are so, so sorry for your loss. What a lot of good memories you must have....as do we of times spent with you & Fran, especially all those football games. May they help to ease your pain. Our sympathy and love to you all.
Richard and Denise Scammell
August 15, 2017
Terri and Family,
Our thoughts are with you, may your memories of him comfort you.
August 15, 2017
Prayers go out to the Heiser family.
Marla,Ralph, Paul & Jena LaMontagna
David Martz
August 15, 2017
Steve, I never met your dad, but based on what I see in you, I would have been honored I'm sure. My condolences to you and your family.
Dave Martz
Earlene Bullett
August 15, 2017
Steve and family. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Todd Dickson
August 15, 2017
Steve & Family,
So sorry for your loss. I know that he will be missed.
Todd Dickson
JOEY BUFTON
August 15, 2017
Dear Terry and Family
I am very sorry to hear of Fran passing.I know what a wonderful husband and great father he was. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
With deepest sympathy and love
Glenn Hayner
August 15, 2017
Dear Terri and family,
We are sad to hear of Fran's passing away on Sunday. Our sympathies are with you and your family.
Always remember our good times and fun together in early Eagle Mills get togethers on the hill. Time races on. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and will miss Fran who I enjoyed visiting with.
Glenn & Betty, Dixon Dr.
Paul Bailey
August 15, 2017
Steve my sincerest condolences.
Steve Sgambati
August 15, 2017
Saddened to hear of your dads passing.
Bob Weaver
August 15, 2017
Terry and Family, sorry to hear of Fran passing. I had many memories over the years of Fran, playing basketball in the Troy Leagues, coaching his kids, watching them play high school and college sports. Also he and Terry devotion to the local churches. RIP Fran
Joanne Gallagher - Corey
August 15, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy to all the family .
Tom Ortwein
August 15, 2017
Heifer Family, please accept my most sincere sympathy with the passing of Francis. We had been neighbors on Seneca Street for a few years and I also taught school with Tony who kept me informed of happenings in Francis' career. I will remember him in my prayers.May he RIP.
August 15, 2017
Terry & Family, So very sorry for your loss..Fran will sadly be missed by all..such a wonderful man. We will truly miss him as a neighbor. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Much Love, Matt & Lori Tracey and Family
Sister Monica Murphy
August 15, 2017
I don't think there were many games played by a Heiser boy or Karen that your dad did not attend and wholeheartedly enter into the spirit. I am sorry I can't be in the area this week for the wake and funeral but my prayers are with all of you.
Bud Weygant
August 15, 2017
My thoughts are with the Heiser family today. I played golf with Fran (CARGO) many times and always enjoyed his company. I have missed him at golf these last couple of years but will fondly remember our outings and his easy manner.
Joe Conroy
August 15, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Fran's passing. Fran was a popular and valued member of our CARGO golf group. He had many friends in the group. Our condolences to his family.
Paul Seney
August 15, 2017
Terry, Karen and the Heiser family. Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of Fran. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. He will be missed and loved by many. Paul Seney, Myrtle Beach, SC
Louie and Betsy
August 15, 2017
Karen,
We are so very sorry for the incredible loss of your dear Dad. Please know that your Mom, family and Cliff are all in our hearts and that we share your grief. With love and deepest sympathy,
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