Obituary of Joseph E. Heim

Heim , Joseph E., 86 of Bellmawr, N.J. died on December 28, 2003 , the Feast Day of the Holy Family. Beloved Husband of the late Lillian J. nee-Sosna. Loving and Devoted father of Joseph D. Margie of Myerstown, Pa. Dr. William J. Frances of Clark Summit, Pa. Thomas G. Anne of Woodbury Heights, N.J. David J. Kathleen of Marlton, N.J. Jane F. Dickerman Christopher of Glassboro, N.J. Anne M. O?Donnell Edward of Mt.Ephraim, N.J. Barbara L. Ballard James of Howell, N.J. Rita M. Harder Frank of Glassboro, N.J. Teresa M. Heim of Bellmawr, N.J. Georgeanne Heim of Bellmawr, N.J. Gregory Roseanne of Bellmawr, N.J. Paul Debra of Pittsgrove, N.J. and the late Robert, loving Grandfather of 37 and Great Grandfather of 19. Joe was the eleventh of twelve children born to Louise and Herman Heim of Bridesburg, Pa. Survived by two dear sisters, Marge McDevitt of Allentown, PA. And Sister Mary Magdalene Heim , O.L.V.M. Joe was a music enthusiast who performed with his own band on the east coast until 1941 when he was called to take over his father?s grocery store business at the Louise E. Heim Market, Bridesburg, Pa., following his fathers sudden death. The corner market thrived for nearly 50 years until health concerns forced his retirement. He thoroughly enjoyed his family , neighbors , Phillies , Eagles, gardening and his dog Heidi. Viewing Friday eve 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. in the McGuinness Funeral Home 34 Hunter Street Woodbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary, Mother of the Church , Bellmawr, N.J. Saturday 10:00 A.M. Interment New St. Mary?s Cemetery Bellmawr. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bridget?s Grammar School, 125 Church Street, Glassboro, N.J.08028. Gloucester Catholic High School, 333 Ridgeway Ave. Gloucester City, N.J.08030 Annunciation Regional Grammar School, 605 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, N.J.08031. Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, N.J.08312