Joseph Richard Heins

He was born on March 4th, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to Elizabeth and Joseph H. Heins. He resided on Staten Island, NY for 50 years before moving to Forest, VA.

Surviving, he leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Barbara (of 61 years), two sons, Joseph R. Heins, Jr. and his wife Alice. Ronald Scott Heins and his wife Sandra; a daughter, Donna Marie Wittmann and her husband Donald; seven grandchildren; Alyssa Bellarosa and husband Corey, John and Justin Heins and Jonathan, Christian, Brandon and Ryan Wittmann.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joanne Kerber and Jacqueline O'Keefe and a brother, Raymond Heins.

Joe was a NYC firefighter for over 27 years. He protected, served and saved many lives over those years as a firefighter. He was truly one of the Brave. He enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and nature. He was a wonderful artisan/craftsman and carpenter. He created everything and anything out of wood, he especially loved making clocks. He also enjoyed singing and wherever he resided, the church choir was something he was a part of. Joe was a very active member of Mountain View United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for a number of years. He was a devout Christian who loved his Lord and loved being a part of his church, a place where he found Peace and Joy, serving with his brothers and sisters in Christ. Joe was a devout family man, married 61 years to the love of his life, Barbara. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, always there to lend an ear, give advice, share a story and always there to share a laugh and a smile. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him but his love and memory will forever be in our hearts.

A celebration service will be held on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 3pm at Mountain View United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to St. Jude's Research Hospital for Children, The Forest Volunteer Fire Dept. or Mountain View Methodist Church.