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Obituary: M. Carl Heintzelman, 74

M. Carl Heintzelman, 74, of North Kingstown, peacefully passed away January 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

M. Carl Heintzelman, 74, of North Kingstown, peacefully passed away January 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Lisa (Saccoccio) Heintzelman.

Born in Sunbury, PA, he was the son of the late Merritt C. and Thelma (Schnyder) Heintzelman. Mr. Heintzelman was in the insurance business for more than fifty years and was the owner and operator of the former Insurance Brokerage Services of Warwick. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, served on the State of Rhode Island Pension Board for 9 years and dedicated much of his time to various organizations to make the world a better place. He was also an avid golfer. He loved his family, his golf and his Dewars.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Maximilian C. Heintzelman, Eric Heintzelman and Deb Fabrizio; grandchildren, Jacqueline and Joseph Fabrizio and a sister, Janice O’Pezio. He was the brother of the late Delores Ross. Funeral Saturday at 9:00AM from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be private. Calling hours: Friday 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers donations may made to the ALS Association, RI Chapter, 2915 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886.

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