Patrick J. Heffron

1944 - 2022

Patrick J. Heffron, 77, of Plymouth Twp. and formerly the Hanover section of Nanticoke, passed away Sunday evening, April 24, 2022.

Born Sept. 3, 1944, in Luzerne, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret Curley Heffron. Patrick graduated from West Side Central Catholic High School in 1962 and proudly served his country from 1963 to 1966 with the U.S. Army. He served in Europe during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of specialist 5.

On Sept. 9, 1967, he married the former Christine Polifka, the love of his life. She preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 2019, following 52 years of marriage.

Early in life, at the age of 13, he would hitchhike to Irem Temple golf course to work as a caddy. He worked at Dana Perfumes, Mountain Top, before beginning a long career as manager of several automobile dealerships in the area. He was with Bruni Auto Sales, West Nanticoke, for over 20 years. Pat also managed others, including Sun Buick, Clarks Summit, Goodwin Volkswagon, Larksville, and Ertley's, Dickson City. Although he had a successful career outside the home, he excelled the most as a devoted husband, amazing father and a dynamic "Poppy Heff." He will be deeply missed at the sidelines of every game or family event because he never missed a single one as a parent and grandfather of 49 years.

He and Christine were members of the former St. Joseph's Church, Hanover section of Nanticoke, as well as the former St. Mary's Church, Wanamie, until joining St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville.

In addition to his beloved wife, Christine, he was preceded by a grandson, Patrick Mark Heffron; a sister, Mary Ella McEvoy; and nephews, John and Jason McEvoy.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Kimberly Heffron and partner, Jennifer Jarrett; and Patrick Heffron and wife, Holi, Plymouth Twp.; grandchildren, Devland and Shaylee Heffron; McEvoy nieces and nephews, Melissa, Mollie, Jimmy and Joel.

Viewing and visitation hours will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville, with the Rev. Gerald J. Gurka, his pastor, as celebrant.

Interment with military honors will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.

To leave a message of condolence or expression of sympathy, please visit www.dinellifuneralhome.com.