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Donald E. Heinley, Jr., 57

Donald E. Heinley, Jr., 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Hospice of Lancaster County, Essa Flory Center.  Born in Swindon, England, he was the son of the late Patricia (White) and Donald E. Heinley, Sr.  Donald was the loving husband of the late Vickie A. (Clerico) Heinley who passed away in October 2011.  They spent 40 years together and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Donald was co-owner of Sanitary Process Systems.  He was affiliated with the Ross Street United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed barbecuing and cooking for others.  He was an avid sports fan of the Yankees, horse racing, and golf.  His favorite memories were spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Surviving is a son: Donald E. Heinley, III, husband of Melissa (Bleecher) Heinley; a daughter, Dana M. Irwin, wife of Thomas “Ted” Irwin, Jr.; and his three granddaughters: Kylee and Abigail Irwin and Elizabeth Heinley; a brother: Robert Heinley, husband of Mary Lou; and a niece: Laurel Heinley, all of Lancaster, PA.  Donald was preceded in death by a brother: Darryl Heinley.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Len Calhoun officiating.  A viewing will be held from 9:30-11 AM at the funeral home.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lancaster Cancer Center, PO Box 10396, Lancaster, PA 17605 in memory of his wife, Vickie. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100 

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My thoughts are with you kids at this time, just finding it hard to believe that they both went to the lord so soon. Don was my best man in my wedding 30 plus years ago and I stood up for him at his wedding to your Mom Vicky. Can’t believe where the time has gone !!
Prayers are with you.
Ed Saxton

Dear Heinley Family,
 Donny, Bobby and Daryl where my closet childhood friends. I am heartbroken to hear about Donny’s death. To Bobby and all of Donny’s family my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Dominic Russo

My name is Barry Hart son of Paul Clerico. Half brother to Vicky. I knew and worked with Don back in the 70s.Before I moved my family here to KY. Vicky had some hard feeling for me but still we were family.I am so sorry for your loss and know exactly what Don and you all are going through. My wife of 43 years passed away from cancer last July.

My Deepest sympathy and Prayers to you all.
Barry Hart

My Deepest Condolences. Don will be deeply missed ,he was a Good Man and always there when you needed him.

Mike Wall( Philly Coke)

Condolences to the family and friends of Don in this difficult time.

Scott Macario, Church & Dwight

I had the please of working with Don for 6 six years on numerous projects.  Over those 6 years I saw a man who loved his family dearly, often spoke about the great times he had with Vickie, Donny, Dana, and espeically his grandchildren.  We will miss him greatly and my heart goes out to the Heinley family during this most difficult time.

David Parrella
The McMackin Corp

Don and I have worked together for over 11 years on various projects across the country.  I remember Don when he was a site foreman, and then ultimately as co-owner of SPS.  I most remember Don as a no-nonsense guy on the job.  If he said something was going to get done, you could guarantee that it was happening.  His guys respected him and worked hard for him each and every day.  For me, that’s the sign of a man with great character.  As a member of the Pepsi-Cola team, he will sorely be missed by all of us.  However,I know that when SPS is on the job site in the future, Don will still be running the job, just from a different vantage point! 
Our condolences go out to Don and his entire family during these most difficult times.
Kelly Long – Pepsi (Michigan)

On behalf of our family of Cherokee Piping and Welding Services. I would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Don Heinley. We truly believe he will be missed by all that knew him for his expertise and professionalism he brought to the Process Piping Industry. It truly was a great pleasure being able to know him, and to do business with him.

Melvin Thomas, Owner.
Cherokee Piping and Welding Services, L.L.C.
1205 Crystal Lane
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

I always enjoyed working with Don.  He was highly professional, highly skilled, a man of his word and an all around pleasure to be around.  Don always made my life easier on the jobsite.  My thoughts and prayers are with Don’s family and friends.  He will be greatly missed in the beverage industry.  God bless buddy.

-Dan Libby & the entire Conception to Reality team

We are so sorry for your loss.  Don was a good person and a joy to work with.  We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Debbie Tracy and the crew at National Process Systems

I am finding it hard to come up with words. You all have our deepest sympathy. Your family has been through too much in such a short time. Our hearts are breaking for you all.
Love,
Steve & Mary (Muldowney) Dettinger

Don was always a pleasure to work with on jobs that supported Water and Power Technologies. His professionalism and friendliness will be missed.

Dave Johnson / WPT Technician

MY SINCERE PRAYERS TO ALL OF THE FAMILY.DON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY FAMILY,FRIENDS AND      BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AND MOST OF ALL HIS EMPLOYEES.I HAVE WORKED WITH DON FOR 10 YEARS ON KRAFT FOOD PROJECTS.HE LEAD HIS MEN AND TREATED THEM LIKE FAMILY. THEY LOVED HIM AS HE DID THEM LIKEWISE.HE WAS A GREAT AND HONEST CONTRACTOR ON ALL OF THE KRAFT FOOD PROJECTS, I WAS INVOLVED IN. I CONSIDERED DON AND VICKEY AS FRIENDS AND WILL MISS THEM GREATLY GOD BLESS
JIMMY BROADWAY
512 DEXTER RD.
WETUMPKA,AL 36092

Bobby,Mary Lou, and Laurel,

Liz and I would like to send our sincere condolences to you and Don’s family at this difficult time. I will be out of town this weekend and will not be able to attend the memorial service. Bobby, Donny was a great guy with a genuine energy and love for life. He will be missed.

Sincerely,
Willy and Liz

As I ready myself to fill-in an on-line condolence for "Dominic Russo’s son" who JUST passed & I "notified"…I saw THIS of "Don".  I am equally-shocked for these former neighbors(yours), just down the street…

…and as life goes on, I’ll say God bless Don, "you-Bob" & family-remaining…

Sincerely,   
Bill Sheely

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