Craig Andrew Heins

    Craig Andrew Heins passed away at the age of 60. He died quietly at home, in Clermont, Florida, on February 21, 2016, after battling pancreatic cancer.

   Craig was the devoted husband to Emily, loving father to Christopher, and beloved brother to Charles and wife Barbara, Cheryl and husband John.  An Uncle to Chason, as well as brother-in law to Miriam and Peter, Diana and several nieces and nephews, on his wife’s side, as well as a friend to many.

   Craig was born in Newark, moved to Kearny as a young boy where he attended Lincoln Junior High and Kearny High. He played football all through high school. He had a real love for the game. He graduated in 1974. He attended Kean University, graduating with honors. He was a CPA, specializing

in the auditing of many NJ banks and financial institutions.

   He lived in West Orange for the several years, before retiring to Florida in June 2014, after his son Christopher graduated from West Orange H.S.  He loved Florida and enjoyed his short time there. He was a real Disney World fan, and living only 30 minutes from the park, spent a lot of time there and enjoyed attending many of their concerts.

   Craig was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend to many. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

  Donations can be made in Craig’s name to either the American Cancer Society and/or the Cornerstone Hospice Foundation in Tavares, Fl.