Robert J. Heenan

1955 - 2014

Robert J. Heenan

1955 - 2014

Robert Heenan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2014.
Heenan, Robert J. 1955-2014. Beloved husband of Jill (nee Fulsang); loving father of Megan Heenan (Steve Fox), Katie (Joshua Parker) and Ellen; loving brother of John, Thomas (Donna) and James. Bob was the son of the late Catherine and Thomas Heenan; and loving son-in-law of Marian and the late Larry Fulsang; dear brother-in-law of Barbara (late Mark) Layer, Paul Fulsang, Dawn (Steve) Pelletier, Maria (Frank) Hutchinson; and the uncle of 11 nephews. Bob will be sorely missed by the faculty and students at Grissom Junior High School in Tinley Park. Bob was a proud graduate of Brother Rice, Northern Illinois University and the University of Oregon. He had many lifelong friends that will miss his Irish humor and friendship. Above all Bob will be remembered as a family man. Family meant everything to him. Visitation Sunday, July 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, July 28th from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 W. 183rd Street, Tinley Park. Interment Private. Memorials may be made to KEA Scholarship Fund, Grissom Middle School, 17000 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 or The American Cancer Society. For info or to sign the guestbook (708) 444-2266 or heartlandmemorial.com.

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August 7, 2014

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July 31, 2014

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July 26, 2014

Bonnie Becker posted to the memorial.

August 7, 2014

Bob was a good man...one of the nicest! I enjoyed working with Bob at Grissom. We had fun working the track meets/long distance races. I spoke with Bob in May and all that he could talk about was his family. My condolences to Bob's loved ones.

Amanda Kumar

July 31, 2014

Bob was always there to cheer on his daughters at swim meets. Always a happy, calm, and supportive man. I am sure he will be missed by all.

Bonnie Becker

July 26, 2014

Bob was all about the kids. He was a great coach and inspired generations of runners. He had a wonderful sense of humor and he never gave up on a task he set his mind to accomplish. It was an honor to work with him at Grissom. He will be missed.

Joe, Eileen, Dan and Sarah Skrypek

July 26, 2014

When a new neighbor moves in, your never sure who you will get. We got lucky when the Heenan's moved in. The 5 or 10 minute chats over the fence, or the simple wave, define the quality man with integrity, respect, and friendliness. Bob was more than "just a good guy". He leaves behind a legacy. He will certainly be missed.

Steve Titre

July 26, 2014

I had the honor of teaching in the PE department with Bob for 20 years. He was a great man, teacher, friend. He loved to laugh, and enjoy life. I will miss you. Thanks for all you did for me.

Tom Minor

July 25, 2014

Bob was one of the finest gentlemen I ever knew. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for many years at Grissom School. My wife Lori and I would help him each year at cross country meets at Turtlehead Lake.

Phil Scully

July 24, 2014

Bob worked with me at Grissom; I hired him and was impressed with his professionalism and deep love of the kids. Rose Ann and I are deeply saddened by his passing. Our sincere sympathies to his family.

Lynn Calhoun

July 24, 2014

I remember Bob as a great father with a fun sense of humor. He was so supportive and proud of his daughters at swim meets. Such a nice man with a wonderful legacy...

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