“We are forever blessed for having Msgr. John Heinlein a part of our lives for so many years. He touched all of us in so many ways. His gentle, kind, and loving presence made each of us not only feel good but, I think, changed us in perhaps looking at ourselves and recognize that we too should be kind, caring, patient, and loving toward others. Msgr. John was a holy man who was a true witness of the Gospel. We can be assured that he is now in the peace and light of God’s Kingdom. May he forever dwell with all the holy ones and saints in heaven. Thank you, Msgr. John for all you did for me and our St. Jude family!”

Fr. Ryan

Heinlein – Reverend Monsignor John, was ordained a Priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY on June 3, 1961. Named a Prelate of Honor (Monsignor) on March 15, 1981. He served as an Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Massapequa Park; Saint Lawrence the Martyr Church, Sayville; Administrator of Holy Spirit Church, New Hyde Park and retired in 2009, while continuing to serve at Saint Jude R.C. Church, Mastic Beach and moved to Saint Pius X Residence for Retired Priests, Ronkonkoma in 2021. Wake Services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Saint Jude R.C. Church, Mastic Beach, 2pm – 5pm. Vigil Mass to follow at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11am at Saint Jude R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. Arrangements under the direction of Davin’s Funeral Home, Mastic.