Obituary of William-A. Heath

SCHENECTADY William A. Whitey Heath, 70, of Fillmore Avenue, died peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2004 following a long illness. He was born in Catskill on March 25, 1934 and was the son of the late Donald and Mildred (Brown) Heath. Mr. Heath was married to Nancy A. Lewis on October 8, 1960. Shortly after their wedding, he settled in Schenectady with his wife. He was a retired truck driver. He was a long time communicant of St. Paul the Apostle and was a member of their Men's Club. He enjoyed bowling and other sporting activities but was passionate about the extensive traveling he was able to do with his wife. He was the devoted husband of 44 years to Nancy A. Heath; the beloved father of Michael A. Heath and his long time girlfriend, Sandra Alex Lech of Colonie and Linda M. Mitchell-Zerella of Amsterdam; as well as the cherished grandfather of Angela, Andrew and Rachel Mitchell of Amsterdam. Other survivors include his sister, Constance Iten of Catskill; a brother-in-law, David M. Lewis and his wife, Carol of Griswold, Conn.; several nieces, nephews also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Richard Heath. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street, Schenectady and at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will receive visitors on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304.