Roy A. Heinz

Roy A. Heinz, age 88, of Hilliard, OH, formerly a long-time resident of Waterville, OH, went to Heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. There he was reunited with his sweetheart of 74 years, Joan E. Heinz, who passed on February 9, 2018. Roy was a veteran of the New York Army National Guard. An avid sports fan, Roy loved music, his church in Waterville, Zion Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Waterville Play Shop where he made many life-long friends. Roy will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Tim) Anderson, of Hilliard, OH, Laura (Rey) Janes of New Concord, OH, Claudia (Gary) Ceccardi of Ft. Myers, FL and Roy Heinz of Akron, OH; grandchildren: Heather (Aaron) Conrad, Brad (Jennifer) Anderson, Matt (Lesli) Anderson, Beth (CJ) Hansen, Lindsey (CJ) Neading, Mandy (Chad) Cox, Caitlin (Sean Otlowski) Janes, Nick (Molly) Janes, Cam (Michelle) Ceccardi and Allison Ceccardi; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters: Sheila (Carlton) Myers, Gail Mandarino and Cheryl (Bob) Goodnough and their families; and many friends. Private family burial will be held later at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard, OH. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later when health conditions permit. In recognition of their exceptional care of Roy, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive #170, Columbus, OH 43231 or on-line at www.capitalcityhospice.com. The Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)-876-1722, assisted the family. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to send condolences to the Heinz Family.