Edmund J. Heilmeier

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Edmund Heilmeier Obituary

EDMUND J. HEILMEIER AGE: 76 ROCKAWAY TWP. Edmund J. Heilmeier passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010; he was 76 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived most of his life in Lake Hiawatha before moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1961. He was a 1952 Boonton High School graduate and a graduate of Rutger's School of Pharmacy. Mr. Heilmeier was a Science/Chemistry teacher for the Parsippany Troy Hills School District for 34 years, retiring in 1994. He also worked part time as a pharmacist at various local pharmacies. He was an Army Peacetime Veteran. Member of the NJ Science Teachers Association, the NJ Education Association and American Chemical Society-Teacher Affiliates. He was an active member of Germania Park, Dover. Edmund enjoyed motor homing with his family, especially visiting National Parks. He has been to all fifty states and travelled throughout Europe. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Ella R. (Sueper); son, Joseph of Copenhagen, Denmark; two daughters, Ann Valuntis of Baltimore, MD, Lori A. Pollack of Decatur, GA; brother, Joseph of S. Ozone Park, NY. Also survived by five grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 S. Main St. Wharton. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, 10:30 AM at the Chapel of Restland Memorial Park, 77 DeForest Ave., E. Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the American Parkinson's Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org) would be appreciated. Offer condolences at www.BerminghamFH.com

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Published by Daily Record on Nov. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Edmund Heilmeier

8 Entries

Anne Turnamian

November 21, 2010

I was a student at PHHS and had the privilege of having Mr.Heilmeier as my chemistry teacher, as did my sister. He was a demanding teacher, expecting excellence and hard work and he received it from his students. I was so proud to complete his class, I still have my chemistry notebook from 1975. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Anne Turnamian

Kimberly (Hogan)Bergstrom

November 19, 2010

Ella,
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. I have such wonderful memories of times together when we were all younger! I remember meeting all of you at Myrtle Beach when Doug was in the navy- and how wonderful it was to be with family for a while. The two of you have always been wonderful Godparents to me and Ed will have a place in my heart always.
All my love-

Jim Walzer

November 17, 2010

Mr. Heilmeier was a respected and beloved chemistry teacher at PHS. I graduated in 1968 and was fortunate to have 2 classes with him. I am sorry for the death of a wonderful man.

Jim Walzer

Eileen Carman

November 16, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of your very great loss. I had Mr Heilmeier as a chemistry teacher and was later lucky to know him as a friend. I remember so many camping trips to Myrtle Beach with our families. Ed was a wonderful man. The world is poorer for his having left it.

DAVID WARNER

November 16, 2010

I graduated PHHS in 1972, and in those days it was not a very good or demanding high school. The one teacher, however, who motivated students toward excellence was EJ Heilmeier. I took two semesters with him after which I scored an 800 on my chemistry achievement test. I believe this allowed me entrance into an Ivy League school from which I moved on to medical school and a career as a physician. I had the satisfaction of telling EJ this when I last saw him in 1994, and of course he told me my success was entirely due to my own hard work, not his. I, however, still believe that I would not be where I am today had I not had the good fortune to be in his classes.

My sincerest sympathies to his friends and family.

November 16, 2010

Ella and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was a fine man and Kenny and I enjoyed being your neighbors. I hope Ed and Kenny are now having the same great conversations they had as neighbors. Love, Anita Rothbart

Melanie Cusack

November 16, 2010

I was lucky enough to have Mr. Heilmeier as my chemistry teacher 40 yrs ago! Although, I don't think he thought he was so lucky to have me as a student! No matter how he presented chemistry to me, it just didn't make sense. I stayed many afternoons at PHHS as he spoon fed chemistry to me with great patience until I was finally able to bring my grade up to a 'C'.

I have & always will remember Mr. Heilmeier fondly. He treated me with respect and didn't make me feel dumb for 'not getting it'.

Please accept my condolences for your loss. He was such a nice man and a great teacher.

Linda Bond

November 16, 2010

Ella, Joe, Anne and Lori,
Ed was a great guy and he will be missed. We have such fond memories of couple and family times spent together over the many years we have been friends.Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Sympathy, Linda & Steve

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