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Heidi FERRARO Obituary

FERRARO, Heidi Olivia Sadly, June 6, 2020 at midnight, our beautiful Heidi Olivia passed. She gallantly fought a difficult battle with cancer. Heidi was a star in her own right. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Ed and loving and devoted mother to son Alex. Alex was what made her heart beat and she was so proud of him. They were sewn at the hip since birth. She was always an advocate to help others that were less fortunate than her. She always made time for everyone and everything. Perfect in every way, God needed this special angel. My daughter, my life is survived by her husband, Ed; son, Alexander Ryan; and mother, Jan. Within our heart, within our mind, within our soul you, Heidi. May God be with you always. There will be no services at this time out of respect for addressing Covid-19. May all be safe and stay well. Thank you for your heartfelt condolences.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jun. 11 to Jun. 14, 2020.

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Michael LaCavera

August 21, 2025

Dearest, Kindest and Sweetest Heidi, Happy Birthday!!
We talk about you every day with love in our hearts and joy in our souls. I miss you so much.

Love, Michael LaCavera

Kathy Cooper

August 21, 2025

Happy Birthday my sweet friend. Miss you so much!

Jan Mark

August 21, 2025

Happy Birthday MOM. I carry you in my heart always
I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON
Alex
xxx

Jan Mark

August 20, 2025

Happy Birthday My Beautiful Angel
Love Forever,
Mom
xxx

Alex Ferraro

August 19, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD
I love you so much
Alex
xxx

Jan Mark

August 19, 2025

My Angel,
Your Birthday is in two days and I just wanted to wish you a very Happy 47th. Not a day goes by that I don't feel your presence. You and Alex are and will always be the joy in my heart. I love you and miss you tremendously
Love Forever & Eternally,
Mom
xxx

Ed & Alex

August 6, 2025

We did it! You laid the path and we followed the blueprint. High school graduate (with honors)! Alex is such an incredible, loving, intelligent man. He is starting college in 2 weeks, which is crazy to me because it seems like WE were just in college (scaring the crap out of your mom by hopping on a last minute flight to NYC haha). We miss you every day, and I know that you´re watching over us. All of our love forever- Ed & Alex

Jan Mark

August 4, 2025

Our Alexander graduated from High School with honors. Your eternal love and belief in him throughout his life guided him with the love and confidence to achieve a successful promising future. His tribute to you at the ceremony was extraordinary. His love for you is never ending and he continues to feel your presence everyday, every hour and every minute of his life. I am so proud of both of you. We miss you with all our hearts, Love Forever & Always,
Mom
xxxxxx

Jan Mark

June 6, 2025

My Heidi...My Heart... Always
I love you so much,
Mom
xxx

Michael LaCavera

June 5, 2025

Dearest and Beloved Heidi, You are the most loved Mother and Daughter I have ever known. Your Mother and I speak daily, and we remember you in our conversations with love and respect. Respect for how you raised your son, Alex, and prepared him for a bright and promising future. I pray for you every day and look forward to reuniting with you someday. All my love, Michael LaCavera

Barbara Petto

June 5, 2025

Dearest Heidi,
I think about you all the time as my daughter is a mom of a young boy with autism.
I think about what would Heidi do? I pray you were here on earth but I feel that you´re up in heaven looking down on us, guiding us, blessing us.
We love you Heidi and continue to watch over us as we pray for your soul.
Love you forever,
Aunty Barbara

Kathy Cooper

June 5, 2025

Think of you often, Slick! Miss our talks. Love you always.

Alex Ferraro

June 4, 2025

You are the BEST MOM IN THE WORLD and I will LOVE YOU FOREVER
Your Loving Son, Alex
xxx

Jan Mark

June 3, 2025

My Dearest Heidi,
Not a day, an hour or second goes by that my heart doesn't long for you. You will always be my heart and I miss your beautiful presence more than you can ever imagine. The gift of Alex keeps me breathing. He is so amazing as he is your creation. I will love you forever
Mom
xxxx

Michael LaCavera

June 7, 2024

My Dearest Heidi, You are surrounded with love and adoration. Your son, Alex is your legacy, Your mother is everything he needs at this time. Please keep her in your heart, she needs all of your support. I have the fondest of memories of you and I cherish them, All my love, Michael LaCavera

jan Mark

June 6, 2024

My Heidi,
May you always know that you live in mine and Alex's heart. You are with us always as we feel your presence wherever we go and in everything we do. We miss you so much and continue to share the memories of the beautiful life we shared together.
May God Bless and embrace you and Nan with the love we send to you every second of time
With all the love in our hearts always
Mom and Alex
xxx

Barbara Petto

June 5, 2024

Dearest Heidi
It´s been four years since you have passed. I feel you around even more now as my own daughter is on the Autism journey with her own son, as you dedicated your life to.
I know you are looking down at us all, probably shaking your head as you were always smarter than us.
Your mother and Alex misses you so deeply words can not express.
Continue to look over us and guide us from heaven.

Jan Mark

June 5, 2024

My Angel,
I live for the day that I can hold you in my arms again and remind you how much I love you. There is an emptiness in my heart without you. You left me the the gift of Alex and he is such a beautiful being and comfort and together we share all the beautiful memories. You will live on within both of us forever. We love you and miss you so very much,
Mom and Alex
xxxx

Jan Mark

June 5, 2024

I love you Mom so much and think of you everyday. You will live in my heart forever and ever
Love, Alex

Jan Mark

June 5, 2024

Mom,
I will love you forever with all my heart and cherish every memory we created together. You are and will always be my greatest Hero and I am so proud to be your son.
I love you to the moon
Love, Alex

Stephanie and family

June 5, 2024

You will always be in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you.

Kat

June 5, 2024

Love and miss you always!

Barbara Petto

August 22, 2023

Happy birthday beautiful Heidi. You are in our hearts every day. Alex is living proof of how you live on.
Love you,
Aunty Barbara

Kathy

August 22, 2023

Happy belated birthday my sweet friend! Miss you always.

Jan Mark & Alex Ferraro

August 21, 2023

Mom,
You will always be my greatest hero
I love you with all my heart now and forever
Your Loving Son,
Alex

Stephanie

August 21, 2023

Happy birthday to my sweetest, loving Heidi, your Legacy lives on through those whose lives you touched. You are a very special person we all love you happy birthday

Jan Mark

August 21, 2023

The day you were born was the happiest day of my life. i will celebrate this day forever
I love you Mom
xxx

Jan Mark

August 21, 2023

Happy Birthday My Angel! You will always be my heart, my breath...my everything.
We love you and miss you so much
Mom & Alex xxx

Ed

June 6, 2023

We lost you three years ago today, yet it still feels like yesterday in many ways. Your presence is still felt every single day, as it very time I see Alex smile I know it is of a memory made with you. I wish we had more time with you, but I am so thankful for the time we did have. Our son is turning into such an amazing man- so full of love and kindness. Attached is the most recent picture in which he is making lego letterboards for his friends. He had made tremendous strides due to the countless hours you spent with him. He has made many friends and touched the lives of so many more with his brilliant light. We will continue forward on the path which you forged, always remembering the love you gave us. I hope you are resting comfortably knowing that you impacted so many lives with your tremendous love.

xoxo- me

Stephanie and family

June 6, 2023

My lovely Heidi , your sweet smile Will never be forgotten. I remember the day you were born, the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen and of course you grew into a beautiful woman daughter, mother and wife. you are always in our hearts we love you

Randee

June 6, 2023

Sweet Heidi, missing you always, but I know you´re seeing what a special and beautiful legacy you created with your beautiful Alex love you always Randee

Edward Ferraro

June 5, 2023

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Edward Ferraro

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Edward Ferraro

June 5, 2023

Mom,
I am so lucky that God chose you to be my Mom. I cherish the love and devotion you showered me with everyday. You always believed in me which made me believe in myself. You and Dad gave me a voice which gave me strength and confidence. I think of you and miss you everyday and will carry you in my heart forever
I love you so much, Alex

BARBARA PETTO-WISH

June 5, 2023

My Dearest Heidi,
I think about you so very much, never forgotten. I know you´re up there watching over Alex, your mom Jan and all you left behind.
You are so loved. RIP precious Heidi love Aunty Barbara

Jan Mark

June 5, 2023

My Angel,
Every day, every hour, every minute and every second...you. I love you with all my heart and always will
Mom
xxx

Kat Cooper

June 8, 2022

Oh Slick! I miss you terribly. I miss your laugh and spunky kick tail attitude. I am a better Mom because of you. You taught me so much about being a special needs mom. I will always tell the world how you fought so hard for not only Alex but for all the special needs children in Florida. You single handedly fought SUFS and got bikes covered for children. You won! Remember how they dreaded your calls? hahahaha So now, when people say how thankful they are that bikes are covered, I tell them Heidi Ferraro did that!!! Miss and love you always!!
Kat

Michael Joseph LaCavera

June 6, 2022

I am so glad your Mother called to remind me of the anniversary of your passing. I think of you every day, and miss your chats, it sounds like Alex is doing well with his achievements. Sending you lots of love.

Alexander Ryan Ferraro

June 6, 2022

My Best Friend, My Hero... My MOM
I love you forever,
Alex
xxx

Randee Langone

June 6, 2022

Sweet Heidi, you are gone from our site but never from our hearts. Loving & missing you always. Randee

Ed Ferraro

June 6, 2022

It´s been two years now, and it still doesn´t seem real to me that you´re gone. I cannot even begin to describe the pain and heartbreak I still feel every morning when I wake up to an empty bed, still hoping it was a bad dream. I am following the blueprint you laid for Alex, and he really is becoming such an amazing young man. He has become a part of an amazing community of friends and fellow spellers and experiences waves of love and support from them. I truly believe that you continue to guide us regularly, and I thank you for spending more than half of your life with me. I miss you tremendously and love you endlessly.

Danny

June 5, 2022

Sweet Heidi, you are missed and loved by everyone who knew you. You are missed by the several organizations and charities you worked so hard for to make sure people with Diabetes got their insulin. Children with autism miss their biggest advocate. Alex is doing great. His development has been amazing. He writes and speaks about how much he loves and misses you. Your mom shower´s him in love and takes care of his every need. She gets her strength from your love.
God Bless You.

Alexander Ryan Ferraro

June 5, 2022

To My Very Special Mom, Something I always wanted to tell you is that when you were here there was nothing that wasn't pleasant. I love you and miss you! Love, Alex

barbara petto-wish

June 5, 2022

Dearest Heidi,
It has been two long years since you left this physical world. It´s funny though how I feel closer to you even now. I have your picture in my office. I speak to you when I need strength and wisdom. You always were so much smarter than all of us. We always knew that, even when you were a little girl.
Your wisdom and legacy lives on through all of us left here, especially your beautiful son Alex.
We miss you and love you. Please continue to help guide us.
Love Aunty Barbara

barbara petto-wish

June 5, 2022

Dearest Heidi,
It has been 2 years since you have evolved into the spiritual world. You have left this physical world but your influence still remains. It´s strange because I almost feel closer to you now. I find when I have a problem or issue I´m dealing with, I look at your photo in my office and I ask for your wisdom and strength which we all know you always possessed. You were always so much smarter than us. We always knew it. Please help guide us here left on earth.
I know you know how much you are loved and missed.
See you on the other side!
Love Aunty Barbara XXX

Stephanie and family

June 5, 2022

This is for you Heidi, there isn´t a day an hour a minute or second that goes by that you are not in everyone´s prayers and thoughts. You are not alone as our hearts are filled with love for you and your family. Every night when we look up in the sky and see that beautiful shining bright star that you are looking at all of us and filling our hearts with peace and love.

Jan Mark

June 5, 2022

My Heidi, If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and hold you as tight as I could and never leave. I love you with all my heart, Mom xxx

Jan Mark

June 5, 2022

My Angel Heidi,
Not a day, hour, minute or second goes by that my heart does not ache for you. You are my world, my everything and I miss you more than you could ever imagine. Your Alexander is my love and I will watch over him until I reunite with you. I breathe you, I love you and miss you so much. Your loving always, Mom xxx

Michael LaCavera

June 8, 2021

To my beloved Heidi, You are missed each day. Our days are filled with loving and joyful memories of you. Laughter and all of the happy days you brought to our lives. Now you leave us with the legacy of your smart, handsome son Alex. He will continue to grow from the love and adoration you bestowed upon him. Above all of us, Alex will share the deep and profound love and kindness you so willingly gave to him. I will miss you for however long our dear lord allows me to stay on this earth. I love you Michael

Rosalia Behrens

June 6, 2021

It's been a year since you left this earth, but it feels like yesterday. Your mom and I talk about you all the time. RIH, sweet friend

Stephanie

June 6, 2021

To our beautiful Heidi , I was in the hospital the day you were born I will never forget that you were the most beautiful baby I’ve ever seen and as you grew up you became a beautiful woman kind gentle caring compassionate and loving. We might not have seen each other through the years but I can tell you one thing the way your mother has spoken about you I know Alex couldn’t be more proud about his mother who lovingly took care of him and nurtured him and loved him. As they say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree you have a wonderful caring loving mother who will do anything in the world for you and that’s exactly what you do for Alex. You will always be in my heart forever and ever and I will always be there for you and your family. Love you always ❤ Aunt Stephanie and family

Danny Pietrofesa

June 5, 2021

Heidi you are missed by all who were blessed to know you. I am so proud of all you accomplished in your life. I feel you are taking care of Mom and Alex from Heaven.

Danny Pietrofesa

June 5, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

barbara petto-wish

June 5, 2021

Dear Heidi,
We are thinking about you everyday. Thank you for watching over your family like the Angel you are. You are deeply loved and missed ❤

barbara petto-wish

June 5, 2021

Heidi everyday we remember you.
Love you always and thank you for watching over us.❤

Randee

June 5, 2021

Thinking of you today and everyday. ❤

Ed Ferraro

June 5, 2021

Alex did a lesson with his therapist on totem poles and he was asked to design what his totem pole would look like. His response:

The guardian is my first symbol because having a guardian gives connection to the super powerful Heidi my mom.

The next symbol on my totem pole is me and my mom together. Can’t think of a kinder and more loving person.

Vibes are high for beings that have made their transition.

Carry the love from them with you always. Use my words to keep us close to each other. Need to talk about Mom more. Grieving alone. Some lost physical Heidi but I can’t process her transition.

Jan Mark

June 5, 2021

My Angel Heidi,
I carry you in my heart every second of everyday. Everything I do, your spirit is within me. The gift of Alexander gives me strength as I see you in his eyes and everything he says and does. You should be so very proud as I know you are. You were truly the"Best Mom" and "Best Daughter" and "Best Wife" in the world and I miss you dearly
I will always be here for you as I could not love you more.
With All My Heart Always,
Mom
xxxxx

Christie Cha

November 6, 2020

My condolences on the passing of Heidi. I will remember Heidi for her efforts to help people in need of help.
My thoughts and prayers are with Heidi and Jan.

Joan Mikula

August 25, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michael Joseph LaCavera

June 18, 2020

I watched Heidi grow up to become a sweet, darling woman. She was gift to all who knew her. She will be missed forever.

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Donna Chester

June 15, 2020

Ed, Alex, and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. My heart goes out to you.

April

June 15, 2020

had the pleasure of being one of Heidis medical providers at Moffitt and it was such a pleasure to see her smiling face each time I saw her no matter how bad she felt. I know she will be miss dearly by all that knew her. Rest In Peace now Heidi. ❤

Debra and Randy Johnson

June 14, 2020

Heidi has always opened her heart, and shared unconditional love and support to everyone she came in contact with. The glowing, soft beauty she held inside would radiate through her beautiful eyes.
May the soul of your daughter be at peace with our Heavenly Father.

Karen Vargas

June 14, 2020

I'm so heartbroken to hear about your loss. Know that your daughter's soul is up in Heaven, and you'll be reunited with her again in the future. I pray God gives you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Our heart and prayers goes out to you and your family during this painful time.

Simone Taylor

June 12, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vanessa Faulk

June 12, 2020

My heart is on pause...There will never be a proper time to say what's in my heart about Heidi ..Our talks on everything up under the sun will be missed.I could talk to you with no judgement ever passed,and say anything on my heart and you would just listen and recieve my craziness....tearing up writing this cause what I wanna say I cant lol ...we shared too many secrets ..To my sister, my friend Jan ...I love you with every cell in my body.Ed and Alex oh my God...you guys have a angel watching over yal that will shine shine shine!!!! Love you

Jennifer Bienstock

June 11, 2020

Jan,
So sorry for your loss. May your beautiful daughter Rest In Peace. May you find peace knowing she is flying among angels protecting her son from heaven.

xo

Ruth Eastman

June 11, 2020

She was an inspiration to a fellow melanoma fighter. May she rest in peace; and heartfelt condolences to her family.

Bambi Anderson-Ivers

June 11, 2020

My friend and Warrior Sister how I and the world mis your spirit. Your zest for everything you did was unparalleled, especially your advocacy for Alex. You fought with every ounce of your being and you we all lost when cancer won. But your soul is eternal and you will continue to share your experiences from the other side. Your light is so bright not even death could dim it. Much love, much respect my sweet Heidi. And....thank you for making me a stronger and better person.

Marnie Lang

June 11, 2020

I can't believe this is real. I hadn't gotten to see you since your wedding. I had always thought I'd see you again (most likely at Disney, which we shared a love of.) I cherish the awesome memories we had together in college and at your wedding. I remember you always being there for anyone who needed you. You were an inspiration to me with all you endured and how you always fought everything with a positive attitude. I'll most definitely be doing many many kind acts in your honor. You are such a sweet soul. I'll continue to think of you Heidi and sending so much love to your mom, Ed, and Alex.

Mercedes Binninger

June 11, 2020

I'll always remember Heidi as a brilliant, beautiful young girl, extremely grounded for her age who became a wonderful and devoted mother to Alex. My prayers were and still are with her, my dear friend Jan, Alex and Ed.

Randee Bell

June 11, 2020

My Dearest Jan, I will always cherish the times and the memories of our Heidi. She became a strong kind woman wife and mother not to mention her sense of humor. May you hold on to the many many souvenirs of Heidi in your heart. I send you Alex & Ed lots of love and lots of courage. Randee

Chama Zimmerman

June 11, 2020

Heidi and I met through The Eagles moms group. She was an amazing advocate and hands on mom to Alex. A dedicated wife and pilar to her family.
I was always touched by how close Heidi and her mom were, not just a mother daughter duo, best friends.
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire family. Ed, Jan and Alex May god watch over you.

Patty Benfante

June 11, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Heidis passing. What a courageous woman and an absolutely amazing mom. May God watch over your family. She will be missed.

Martin vergara

June 11, 2020

The vergara family loves her and truly misses her!! We will always keep her in our thoughts!!
Rest in peace you beautiful soul!

Rosalia Behrens

June 11, 2020

Heidi was a warrior in every aspect of her life especially for her son Alex. She fought to give him the best of everything and a fighter when it came to Autism. I met Heidi's mom through work and she told me many, many stories about Heidi and Alex's adventures and all the fun stuff that she had Alex participating in. Heidi loved him so much. To Alex, your mom loved you more than anything on this earth and you will live on through her legacy and all the great things you will accomplish in your life, just know she is always with you. Jan, I feel your pain. I know your lost your best friend that day but always remember you are a great mother and you were there every step of the way. I wish I was able to see Heidi one last time but I honestly thought she was going to beat it and we would have more time. I remember texting with her a few days before and we made plans to have lunch and the joke was I even let her pay, she said she was excited and could not wait to go. I thought about Heidi on Saturday morning, not knowing that she had passed and I wanted to make that lunch date, but I did not call. The next day, I called Jan so excited to hang out and I was devastated by the news. I was speechless and heartbroken, why does God always take the good ones, its not fair. Heidi, don't worry about your mom we will make sure we look out for her. Just knowing that you are no longer in pain gives us comfort but the world would have been better place if you had stayed here. Cancer sucks. Rest in Heaven sweet Heidi, until we meet again, watch over us as, we all need more Angels in this life. In know you are together with grandmother having a great time. We will have that lunch date some day. RIP.

Patricia Rivero

June 11, 2020

Dear Jan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have the best memories of you, Harriett + Heidi.
Your Mom will take care of her, this I know for sure.
Love,
Patti

Colleen Hawthorne

June 11, 2020

Dear Ed, Alex, and Jan, We are so very sorry for your loss! Heidi was an amazing person and we were blessed to know her! Praying for your peace and comfort during this very difficult time!

Jaime Deutsch

June 11, 2020

Heidi,
My friend, mi comadre. I knew the instant we met in the dorm laundry room, at FSU, wed be friends. And you offering to get Hungry Howies pizza sealed the deal. So many adventures- foodie sleuthing, yoga, Gigglewaters singalongs, Pitbull-soundtracks on the way to and from the gym. Laughter, especially re essential oils (yes, Hydsters, I know...) and deep analysis of everything and anything. Supreme advocate, coordinator extraordinaire, compassionate, wit-filled and woman of wicked humor. Fighter. Most of all, special friend. Mi Comadre, wherever you are, no doubt, you are planning and coordinating something spectacular. ❤ Love always,
Jaime

Mike

June 11, 2020

I didnt know Heidi very well but I feel very hurt and sad about her loss... I knew her from school rallies and special activities in Beach High! Im sending all my condolences and prayers to Heidi and her family. I appreciated the good times in High School along with her friends! God Bless her soul...

Rosalia Behrens

June 11, 2020

Heidi will definitely be missed, she was a warrior when it came to Alex and his needs and from the amount of friends in her circle she was loved by all. I met Heidi's mom Jan through work and we became quick friends bonding over our love of shopping, eating and just talking about everything. I heard many stories about Heidi and Alex and all the fun adventures they had together and all the time and effort she put into making sure Alex had the best of everything. Heidi was a strong, independent woman and she did change the world. She was kind to others less fortunate and an fierce advocate for Autism. I often ask myself why do such good people have to leave this earth so young, and I don't have an answer, other than Heaven needed another Angel. I am at peace knowing that Heidi is no longer in pain and that she fought cancer, like she fought everything else. Alex, your mom loved you with every fiber in her body and she fought so hard to stay with you but her legacy lives on with you and the great things you have and will accomplish in your life. Jan, I feel your pain and I know you lost your world but remember you ARE the best mother and you did everything for her and I know you will continue to keep her alive every day. I wish I was able to see Heidi before she passed, we texted with each other a few days before she died and made plans to go to lunch and I that I would let her pay, lol, her and her mom never let me pay, she said we would go out that weekend for lunch, I guess I was in denial that it was bad. On Saturday morning I was thinking about Heidi not knowing yet that she had passed and I said to myself that I hoped everything was ok, obviously she was gone. It really hurt my heart when I called on Sunday again, to make lunch plans and her mom gave me the news. I was stunned and so mad that another one was gone. I too have had major losses in life at a very young age and it's something that I never want another other family to go through. Cancer sucks!! I really wish we had a cure and that no other person has to suffer. Rest in Heave sweet Heidi and we will meet again have that lunch date. Don't worry about your mom, we will make sure to always look out for her. Until we meet again.

June 11, 2020

Heidi was always so kind, generous and thoughtful to others. The world was blessed with her presence on this Earth.

Daphne Mirk

June 11, 2020

Heidi was a kind, caring, and loving person. She was always taking care of her family and friends and never asking anyin return. She was a special soul who will be missed by everyone. Ed, Alex and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Donnie Harbert

June 11, 2020

Bless her wonderful memory and God bless the entire family. All of my love and support are with Ed and the family.

Wendy Vaughan

June 11, 2020

I am so very saddened by the loss of Heidi. I met Heidi at on FB cancer page, and in person at Moffit while my husband was under going treatment for the same thing as Heidi. She was a bright shining personality, even with all she was going through. She did her best to try to cheer my husband up. Sadly I list my husband as well. And Heidi was wonderful and checked in on me while still fighting her own battle. The world was truly a. Etter place with her in it and I didn't even know her that well. My thoughts and prayers are with Ed, Alex, and her family. RIP Heidi.

barbara petto-wish

June 11, 2020

I will always remember Heidi as a ray of sunshine since upon meeting her as a little girl along side her incredible mother Jan and Nanny Harriet. They were a group of 3 generations that could not be beat.
With her beautiful blue eyes and freckles and a mischievous grin she was always joyful and sweet.
Now she is an angel in heaven along side Nanny Harriet.
She will forever be in our hearts and mid.
God bless her loving mother Jan, son Alex, and husband Ed.

Jan Mark

June 11, 2020

My Perfect Angel Heidi,
You are what makes me breathe. You are and always will be my heart.
Everything in my being aches without you, but you gave me the gift of Alexander and I will cherish your memory every second of every day
I love you so much and miss you more than you can ever imagine
May God and Nanny embrace you with their love always
Mom
xxxxx

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