William Heider R.I.P. — William A. Heider of Springfield, Pa., died Dec. 27. He was 77.
Mr. Heider was born in Passaic, N. J. He was the son of the late William and Ruth Heider (nee Bonnema).
He was a proud 1st Lieutenant in the New Jersey National Guard. He was employed as an engineer and product manager for AT&T, launching telephone prototypes. He had a great sense of humor, a big heart and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a swimming official for his daughters’ swimming careers with PCY Dolphins.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn (nee Kole), his children Jennifer Berenyi (Norbert), Melissa Companick (John), and Alison Lavery (Billy), his grandchildren Isabella, Julianna, Liam, Alyssa and Ryan, his siblings Anna Dolack (the late David), Ellen Mitro (John), Ruth Cabral and Richard Heider (Linda), and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA followed by a memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.