Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-08T20:00:00
End: 2025-09-08T22:00:00
Location: Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Howard L. Heffron Jr. of Utica, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 2, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard L. Heffron and Margaret Dutcher Heffron; and his stepsiblings, Robert Schuck, Barbara Foster and Carol Burdick.

He is survived by: his wife Janet Heffron of Utica; his children, Michael Heffron of Scotland, Gregory Heffron (Beth) of Georgia, Kathryn Heffron (Vincente Vigil) of Colorado and Brian Heffron (Melissa) of Clay; and his brother Harry Heffron of Oneida. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the Lions Club of Utica or the New Hartford Presbyterian Church in memory of Howard.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Friedel Williams & Edmunds Funeral Homes

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“We light a candle in loving memory of Howard Heffron. Your light shines as brightly in our hearts as it did in our lives. Peace❤️”

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“In loving memory of Howard L. Heffron Jr., Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship and comfort. RIP dear friend , may you see the loving arms of God.”

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13 Oxford Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413

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New Hartford Presbyterian Church
45 Genesee St, New Hartford, NY 13413

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