Thomas Heinze Obituary

fellow musician and classmate at AHS . Richard, AHS 1943

My thoughts, prayers,love and sympathy to you all.Let all your happy memories ease your sadness in this difficult time.His smile made me smile every time I cut his hair.

I have had a GREAT honor in getting to know Thomas. Please know that he will forever be remembered by me! I will miss our talks. It was wonderful. My prayers go out to the entire family. Thomas was a great man and will be missed!

Dear Heinze Family - I was very sorry to read of your loss. I bought my first guitar at Titlow's in 1967. Whenever I stopped in to buy strings, picks, whatever...the same kind gentleman who sold me my guitar would say hello and ask how I was doing. If there was a new guitar on the market, he would ask if I wanted to try it out. He knew I couldn't afford it, but he knew I loved guitars. I never knew his name, but I never forgot his kindness.

My thoughts are prayers are with the entire Heinze family as I learned of Tom's passing. Your entire family brought wonderful memories to my family.

Janet and Nancy and Families,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great person and music teacher. When I was in elementary and Jr. High School he was my clarinet teacher. I always enjoyed my lessons with him. It was because of him, at an early age, I developed a true appreciation for music and to this day have fond memories of my time with him.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familes at this difficult time.

Mrs. Heinze & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a very special and accomplished man. Tom Heinze touched the lives of the Ruch Family in so many remarkable ways. He was a very influential mentor to my late husband Jay T. Ruch, who had the most respect for Tom's music capabilities and teachings. May you find peace knowing that Tom made an incredible difference in so many lives. God will find a special place for him among the angelic musicians.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Heinze Family,

Pat Ruch and son Jason

I knew Tom through our music associations. I was not in the Allentown Band but in the Allentown Symphony at that time. I do remember him at Titlow's. My sincere condolences to the family.

Mrs. Heinze, Am so sorry to read of your husbands passing. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He may have left us here on earth, but has joined with a host of other angels in God's kingdom and one day we shall all be together again.
Love and Prayers, Marlene Wertman, Germanville, Pa

Dear Janet and family,
So sorry to read about your Dad's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
In Friendship,
Julie Gaumer-Hollander (AHS Class '71)

So sorry to hear of your loss. Both my father, Robert E. Lee and my brother Bob Kahle always spoke very highly of Thomas. May his memory be eternal.

I was saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I remember when Tom played in the Matt Gillespie band, as my father played bass in that band. I remember, as a child, when he would come to our house to tune our piano. I loved when he would play songs. My condolences go out to all the family.

Donna Bachman

Knew Tom well. Fine musician and wonderful person. My grandpa sold his building at 946 Hamilton to Titlow in the 1950s. Condolences to all. Richard Smith AHS 1943.Hollywood Park, Tx.

Sorry to learn of your loss. He was a great person loved by all. Joe Gackenbach

Janet we are so sorry to hear about your dad .please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .lsincerely Jerry and. Bonnie Pytlewski

My sincere sympathies to Thomas' family.
Shirley Ryan
(formerly from Mahanoy City)