Thomas W. Heck

Thomas W. Heck, 89, died October 27, 2007 in his Laureldale residence.

His wife Rose M. (Barbera) Heck died February 17, 2007.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sally (Hauck) Heck.

He was a maintenance mechanic for Western Electric for 25 years retiring in 1983.

Thomas was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park.

He is survived by his daughter, Rosanne (Heck) widow of Barry Schaeffer, Laureldale. Four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren also survive him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale. Contributions may be made to Holy Guardian Angels R.C.C. 3121 Kutztown Road Reading, PA 19605. Online condolences may be recorded at www.christfuneralhome.com