James Michael Heilig, of Newtown, died April 26, 2014. He was 60.

Born in Scranton, Michael was the devoted son of James C. Heilig and the late Marianne G. Lally Heilig.

Michael, as he was known to his family and friends, was a graduate of Bishop Egan High School, class of 1971 and attended Bloomsburg University where he studied Information Technology. Michael enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He was an avid reader of history, and given the opportunity would have been a great “Jeopardy” competitor. Michael had been using his technology skills working for Resource Data Management in Document Control and Recovery.

Michael will be sadly missed for his quick wit and smile.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his 3 sisters and their husbands; Kathleen A. McInerney and her husband Tom, Ann M. Gallagher and her husband Gerry and Eileen Tiberio and her husband Louis. Also surviving are 5 nephews, 2 nieces, 1 great niece and 3 great nephews.

His Funeral Mass and Interment where held privately.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.