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George Heinz Obituary

Heinz, George "Al" 87, August 28, 2019, C.F.D., retired, lifetime resident of the Southwest side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of 63 years to Donna Thomas Heinz; devoted father of David Heinz, Richard (Mary Jo) Heinz, and Kurt (Andrea) Heinz; loving grandfather of Jennifer (Arthur) Mrumlinski, Nicole, Eric (Michelle), Daniel, Sarah, Scott and Rachel; fond great grandfather of Abigail and Arthur, Cameron, Sydney and Mason; preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Vincent Heinz. Al was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Air Force, from 1950-1954. He served his city as a firefighter in the Chicago Fire Department for nearly 40 years. He was also active in the Boy Scouts of America. Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Friday, August 30, 2019, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, August 31, 2019, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Private family burial with military honors, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity, greatly appreciated. Please visit GEORGE "AL" HEINZ BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guestbook, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773-581-9000.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2019.

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Marlana

August 30, 2019

May God give you comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.

Never Forgotten

Sgt. Al P. (018) CPD, ret.

August 29, 2019

George,
Although you served in Korea in what has often been referred to as the "Forgotten War,' your dedication and service to our country and the City of Chicago will always be remembered.
May God now welcome you into His open and loving arms.
Rest well sir, your work here is done.

AZ1 USN

August 29, 2019

Rest In Peace.....

We have the Watch.....

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30

Service

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Central Chapel

6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL

Aug

31

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL

Aug

31

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL

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6158 South Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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