John Heil of Hamden, CT. died December 3, 2009. Son of the late Jerome and Estelle Goldman Heil. He is survived by a sister, Jane Heil Usyk, of New York City, a brother, Kenneth Heil, of Hamden and many cousins. He was a wonderful musician and fought the good fight against mesothelioma.

Funeral service will be private. The Weller Funeral Home, 493 Whitney Ave., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. To sign a memorial book please visit wellerfuneralhome.com.