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- Constance Y. Heksch, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.
Constance was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she attended local schools. On September 5, 1953, she married her beloved husband, Berthold Heksch at the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls. Berthold predeceased her on June 27, 1994.
For many years, Constance was employed at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital in the Coffee Shop. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed watching football, and was an excellent cook. She devoted her life to her family and especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Schoellkopf Health Center for the outpour of love, care and support given to Constance.
Mrs. Heksch is survived by two children, Connie (Chuck) Mendola and Anthony ‘Tony’ Heksch; her grandchildren, Nicollette Juron, Christine (Patrick) Horton and David (Allison) Heksch; her two siblings, Pat (Sandy) Accetta and Helen Cowell, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by ten other loving siblings.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 21 from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be held privately alongside her husband in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to the Kidney Foundation of WNY, 4444 Bryant and Stratton Way, Williamsville, NY 14221.
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