Thomas F. Heffernan

Thomas F. Heffernan, age 90, late of Crete formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Loving husband of 62 years of Gladys C. Heffernan, nee Heintz.  Dear brother of the late Richard (late Connie) Heffernan, late Rosemary (late Robert) Kellam, late Emmett (late Joan) Heffernan, late Loretto (late Joseph) Fister, late John (Alexandra) Heffernan, and the late James (late Maryann) Heffernan.  Dear brother-in-law of Connie (Thomas) Bultema and the late Raymond (late Mary Elaine) Heintz.  Cherished and loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Also, preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marie Heffernan.  Thomas was a longtime office manager for R.R. Donnelly, with many years of dedicated service.  He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Funeral Mass Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church 22400 Torrence Ave. Sauk Village, IL, with Rev. Terry Steffens officiating.  Memorial contributions may be given to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls .  Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, for further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com