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Anthony “Tony" P. "YNOT" Heitzer
1945 - 2025
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Anthony “Tony" Heitzer Obituary
The oldest of 12 children, Tony was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Butler to the late Hubert and Betty (Sintz) Heitzer.
Tony was a graduate of Butler High School. He then went on to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and returned home to work for Armco until his retirement in 2002.
He married the love of his life, Shirley Devore, on Nov. 30, 1968. Tony and Shirley enjoyed 42 years together, filled with many adventures that are well documented through photographs. The two lived to ride and enjoyed many trips together all over the country. Shirley's departure from this world on Sept. 18, 2010, left a hole in Tony's soul for his remaining days.
Tony was an avid beer memorabilia collector. He enjoyed being a longtime member of the Beer Can Collectors of America, and always looked forward to the next beer show. Above all else, Tony truly had a heart of gold. He never once met a stranger, and wouldn't hesitate to strike up a conversation or share a story. Tony will be greatly missed by all those that knew him.
He is survived by his only son, Eric P. Heitzer; his siblings, Martha (John) West, Rosemary Heitzer, Patty (Ed) Beck, Rita (Jim) Pritts, Emily Heitzer, Elizabeth (Jeff) Rosellini and Michael (Joyce) Heitzer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Heitzer; his sister, Theresa Deal; and also an infant brother and sister.
HEITZER - Family and friends of Anthony P. "Tony" "YNOT" Heitzer, who died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler. Full military honors will be performed at 7 p.m. at the funeral home by members of American Legion Posts 117 and 778, and VFW Post 249.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at All Saints Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, with Father John Baver officiating. All are asked to please meet at the church.
He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Shirley, in St. Wendelin Cemetery.
All who knew Tony are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony “Tony" Heitzer
Thomas Sullivan
January 24, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stanley
January 18, 2025
I am sorry for your loss Tony was a great neighbor and Santa. The Stanley Family
Rose MacDonald
January 17, 2025
I worked with and was good friends with his dear wife Shirley and that is how I knew Tony. A truly nice man with a great personality., He will surely be missed. RIP Tony. --Jim and Rose MacDonald
Susan Reges
January 17, 2025
Tony and I worked at opposite buildings but we would step out our door and have conversations, like us each coming from large families or about our families and he always gave me great advice about traveling. He was a great guy. We extend our condolences to his family.
Howdy and Sue Reges
Bryan Stanley
January 16, 2025
Tony was a great guy. Always enjoyed talking to him in the neighborhood. He will be remember as a guy that always had a funny story and lived life to the fullest. He had many miles on a motorcycle with his wife. Always took a back road and Never had a destination. Just rode for the adventure. He will be dearly miss. RKOTB.
Mary Ivory
January 16, 2025
Ricochet, You have my heartfelt condolences. My heart aches for you. I loved your dad.He was always fun, kind, and funny. Wishing you comfort and peace. RIP YNOT
Carol Matthews
January 16, 2025
I have known Tony for to many years to count his wife Shirley were great friends and worked together Tony used to come to swap meet´s looking for more beer related things, Tony always had a story to tell. My deepest condolences to Eric and his family
Vince and Elaine Santus
January 16, 2025
To Tony's family you have our sincere condolences.
Tony when I was younger and ran around with Larry. We sure did have some very good times together. Although I have not seen Tony for several years I will still miss him.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Ryan Kelly
January 16, 2025
Eric
I´m sorry to hear about your dad.
Ryan K.
Linda-Jim Young
January 16, 2025
Rosie and Martha so sorry to hear the passing of your brother. May God keep him in his care! Prayers and hugs!!
Lee Mustello
January 16, 2025
I knew Tony for many years I knew him from work and outside he was a alright guy lots of fun, may he res in peace
Glenda
January 15, 2025
Eric,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad!
(I never put two and two together, I knew your dad from the store)
Memories of the good 'ol days will put smiles on your face!
So sorry!
Glenda Widenhofer Martin
Mary Zapp
January 15, 2025
Eric
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. There will be a lot less laughter in the world He will be missed
John Bowser
January 15, 2025
On behalf of the Herman vfc we will miss Tony may he rest easy
Michelle and Kurt Huff
January 15, 2025
Tony will be very greatly missed in the neighborhood. I cannot even imagine what it will be like not to see him working or sitting in his yard, or stopping by to say hello or chat while out taking a stroll. We could not have asked for a better neighbor. There will be a void in the neighborhood now, that cannot be filled. We will miss you so much Tony!! We hope that you have found everlasting peace and happiness in your eternal home! We love you!
Cami
January 15, 2025
Tony will be forever missed . Tony and Eric were a big part of my childhood as I would dance with them almost every Monday for Bluegrass nights and North Country Brewing. It was something I looked forward to week after week . I actually work at the Brewery now. I am just thankful that I got to see Tony last week as they came in to grab some beer. My thoughts and condolences and with the family and may Tony rest in peace.
Loretta Beblo
January 15, 2025
To the Heitzer family, my sincere condolences. Tony was a dear friend to my late husband Charlie and no matter how long between seeing each other, they picked up where they left off the last time. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
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