Obituary of Eugene P. Heller

Eugene P. Heller, 89, passed away on November 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 28, 1927 in Summit, NJ to Russell Millward Heller and Louise Heller (Duchamp), both deceased.Eugene grew up in Madison, NJ and graduated from Madison High in 1944. Joining the US Army after high school, Eugene served from 1944 to 1947. Eugene founded E.P. Heller Co. in 1958 and led the company until his death. He began his career with Heller Brothers Co. in Newark, NJ and Pratt & Whitney Cutting Tools in Hartford, Ct. prior to starting the company that bears his name. Eugene was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Shirley L. Heller (Auringer).Eugene is survived by his sons, Peter Heller and his wife, Cary and Douglas Heller and his wife, Catherine; and his daughter, Jeanne Courboin. Eugene is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at noon at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Inc., 106 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940. Memorial donations may be made to Market Street Mission, 9 Market Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.