Obituary of Peter F. Heins
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Peter F. Heins Sr., the owner/operator of The Outlet Florist and Gift Shop, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his home in Livingston Manor. He was 72.
The son of the late William Heins Sr. and Eleanor Hudson, he was born March 15, 1940 in Monticello.
A graduate of Monticello High School in 1959, Pete was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1959-1961. He was also an accomplished auctioneer, and a lifetime member of the Monticello Elk's Lodge #1544 and the Mahogany Ridge Hunting Camp.
He is survived by his wife: Patricia Rex Heins, at home; his children: Peter Heins Jr. of Cornish, NH, Melinda Heins & her husband Golam Prince of Lebanon, NH and Frederick Heins & his wife Kathleen of Liberty; three grandchildren: Nicole, Frederick Jr. and Mickaylla; a stepdaughter: Elisabeth Rex Minkoff & her husband Scott of Potomac, MD; a step grandson: Charles Rex Minkoff; five brothers: Peter Sheppard (Anne) of Deerpark, Williams Heins Jr. (Judy) of Michigan, James Sheppard (Joyce) of Schenectady, Wayne Heins (Sheila) of Monticello and Robert Heins (Shelley) of White Plains; four sisters: Patricia Lawrence (Mal Z) of Monticello, Sally Jasuta (David) of Forestburgh, Eleanor Vallone of Hicksville and Elizabeth Verrier (Steve) of Teaneck, NJ; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and his loyal buddy Star.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother: Carolyn Emily Heins and a granddaughter: Kaitlyn Kimberly Conrad.
Family & friends are invited to gather on Saturday, December 15 from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. His funeral service will be held on Saturday afternoon at 3pm at the funeral home with Rev. John Thomason officiating. Interment of his ashes will be held at a later date at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty.
Memorial contributions can be made to a fund that will be established to benefit his grandchildren. These can be sent directly to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com
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