In Memory of
Peter A. Heller
September 22, 1946 - January 11, 2017
Obituary
Peter A. Heller, of Rutherford, died on January
11, 2017. He was 70.
Born in Hoboken to the late Elizabeth T. (Smith) and
Peter Heller. In his early years he held a number of
jobs but after graduating from Jersey City State. His
main profession was serving bravely at the Port
Authority of NY and NJ as a police officer for 18 years,
retiring in 1993. He enjoyed making others laugh,
grilling and was an avid sports fan.
His passion was carried on as a football coach where he
coached defense for 40 years, including at Bayonne High
School, Don Bosco Prep, Rutherford Jr. Football, William
Paterson University, St. Peters Prep, and the Paterson
Knights.
He also served as a regional College Football Scout for
Penn State and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
He held memberships in American Legion Post 138 in
Lyndhurst, Knights of Columbus Council 1 Rutherford. But
spending time with his grandchildren and family that
gave him his biggest joy.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; children, Peter B.
Heller Esq. and his wife Rosann Heller Esq., and Dr.
Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, and her husband Jay Barlekamp;
his grandchildren; Emily Heller, Patrick Barlekamp.
He is predeceased by his brother, Thomas Heller.
Family will receive friends on Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm
and 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19
Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Funeral mass is Saturday at 10
a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 91 Home Ave. Rutherford.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
ST. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis TN.
38105
Visitations:
Friday, January 13, 2017
2:00pm - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home
19 Lincoln Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 939-1050
Service Information:
Saturday, January 14, 2017
10:00am
Church of Saint Mary
91 Home Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-2200
Service Extra Info
Friends attending Funeral should arrive here at 9:00am
Interment Information:
Holy Cross Cemetery
340 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(888) 467-8903 – (201) 997-1900
