Richard J. Heller, 66, of the town of Fishkill, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center. He was born in Pottstown, PA on April 12, 1951, the son of Marvin(Jim) Franklin Heller and Mary Fritz. Mr. Heller was employed at IBM in both Poughkeepsie and E. Fishkill as a senior programmer for over 30 years. On May 13, 2006, he was married to the former Joan DiGregorio, who survives at home. He was a member of the New Hackensack Reformed Church, and the IBM Quarter Century Club. Richard was an avid sports enthusiast, playing soccer, softball, football and golf. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cathy Ogden(Mark), grandsons, Mark, Randy, and Brody Ogden, Sisters, Terrie Norris(John), Jayne Marzinsky(Dave Stork), a brother, Barry Heller(Shanley), step mother, Janice Heller, and several nieces, nephews, grand nephews. he was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Heller in May, 2000. Friends may call at the New Hackensack Reformed Church, 1580 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Services will follow at 3:00 PM. Rev. Keith Tamyln will preside.Interment of cremains will take place at the First Reformed Church garden, Fishkill. Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home, Wappingers Falls. To send a condolence or for directions, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com

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