WESTFIELD – 
George G. Van Heynigen, 82, of Westfield, MA died unexpectedly on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Westfield on September 6, 1935, the son of the late Winthrop and Anna (Maher) Van Heynigen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Louise Ann (Senecal) Van Heynigen; and children: Susan Fratini and her husband Peter; Thomas; John and his wife Jennifer; and Matthew and his wife Melissa; 8 grandchildren, Anne, Tim, Ben, Jessica, Jacob, Lincoln, Beckett, and Spencer; and a sister Judith Collier. He was a lifelong resident of Westfield and graduated from Westfield Trade School in 1954. He was a US Air Force veteran and served 4 years. He served in Japan and was stationed on the Cape. He retired from the phone company in 1998 after 33 years of service. George especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play soccer, cheering on the Red Sox and Notre Dame, playing cards in pitch leagues, and meeting up with friends at Dunkin Donuts for morning coffee. George was a loving, loyal, hardworking husband, father, grandfather and friend with a great sense of humor. He was predeceased by his brothers, Winthrop, William, and Richard.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 21st from 5-8 PM at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield, MA, on Wednesday, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 203 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.
