Edwin Heyliger, 66
Dateline: Bronx, New York
Edwin “Eddie” Heyliger, age 66, of Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the home of his daughter in New Bedford. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Rodriquez) Heyliger.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on January 3, 1951, he was a loving son of Jaime Heyliger of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and the late Elba Ruiz.
Eddie grew up in Manhattan, New York and was educated in New York public schools. He had made his home in New York for the past forty years.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Heyliger had worked as a manager for the Bostonian Shoe Company in Bronx, New York. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading and watching television.
In addition to his wife and father, her is survived by his devoted daughters Marie Heyliger of New Bedford and Jasmin Heyliger of New Bedford. He was the dear brother of Elba Torres of Taunton, Elizabeth Heyliger, Gerald Heyliger and Emily Heyliger all of Puerto Rico and the late Carmen Segarra. He was the adoring grandfather of Sean, Andrew, Alana, Rosemarie, Jazmine, Alicia and the late Brianna, and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday, November 27th at 12 Noon at the Taunton Funeral Home, 8 Crapo St. (Off Route 140, Tremont St.) Taunton. Burial will follow at the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton.
Visitation will be help prior to the services on Monday morning beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Taunton Funeral Home.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.tauntonfuneral.com