Viola May (Plantz) Heck age 96, formerly of Hammond, NY passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024 at North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Massena, NY. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Fox & Murray Funeral Home.
Viola was born May 12, 1927 in Hammond, NY to the late Walter and Margaret (Dake) Plantz. At 15, Viola moved to Florida, then to California at 18. The day after her 21st birthday on May 13, 1948, Viola married William J. Heck in Las Vegas, NV. After returning to Hammond in 1970, Viola worked as a House Cleaner for different homes and businesses. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and music.
Mrs. Heck is survived by her son, Dale Heck and his wife Marea of Stafford, VA; a daughter, Dorothy Ramsey and her husband Jason of Oswegatchie, NY; a brother, Bill Plantz of Hammond, NY; her grandchildren, Natasha, Angeline, and William Heck; her great grandchildren, Morgan, Emma and Eliza Ramsey, Cameron Jones, and Trent and Maxwell Brezak; and her great great grandchildren, Rogan and Joahanna Heck; and her nieces and nephews, James LaPaloosa, Eddie LaPaloosa, Warren Savage, Eddie Savage, Margaret Scougle, Michael Savage, Judy Hamm, and Daniel Plantz.
She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Heck; her siblings, Warren Plantz, Lottie Decesare, Walter Plantz Jr., Louis Plantz, Franklin Plantz, David Plantz, Grace Conger and Mary Savage; and her great grandson, Tyler Milbut.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Condolences and fond memories may be made at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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