Obituary of William V. Heine

William “Bill” Heine of Vernon, NJ passed away on November 29, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and his beloved puppies and kittens after a long and courageously fought battle. He was 70 years old. Bill was born October 11, 1954 in Paterson, NJ to Carolyn (Post) and Henry Heine who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brother Charles Heine. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a motorcycle and car enthusiast. Bill loved animals. His favorite activity was to spend time with his pets who provided him with hours of enjoyment. He adored his wife Nancy who was the love of his life. Bill is survived by his devoted and loving wife Nancy Tolosky-Heine, and his dogs and cats whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his brother Jack (Lynne), sister Sandra Heine, sister-n-law Eileen (Paul) Eversley, and Mary Heine, nieces and nephews Bryan Heine (Tori), Damon Heine, Erin(Tim) Roock, Kristin Gemski, Maeghan (Kenneth) Marion, Lauren (Josh) Rosenberg, great nephews Zakary Heine, Luke Marion and great nieces Morgan, Shannon and Katelyn Roock, Katelyn and Anna Gemski, Dakota and Brooke Marion, and Ava Rosenberg who’s pictures and videos always brought a smile to his face. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Vernon Animal Shelter, 3 Riggs Way, Vernon, NJ 07462 in Bill’s name in honor of his love for animals. The family of William Heine would like to send their sincerest thanks to the medical and nursing staff at St Anthony’s ICU, Garnet Health Medical Center 2S and 3N, Good Samaritan Hospital CCU/PCU and the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey Home Care and Hospice for your care and compassion during this exceedingly tough time. A special note of thanks to the Vernon Police Department, Vernon EMS, Glenwood Ambulance, the Vernon Fire Department and Empress Ambulance for your service and dedication to the community. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc., 39 Orchard Street, Walden, NY 12586 from 2 pm to 6 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.