James E. Heide passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Rahway. He was 68 years old.

Born in Rahway, he has resided in Linden since 1997.

Mr. Heide was employed by Fortune Iron and Metal Recycling in Avenel for over 30 years before retiring as yard supervisor in 2015.

He was a member of the Lake Island Rifle and Pistol Club as well as the National Rifle Association.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Sharon Baker Heide; son, James E. Heide, Jr., of Todd Creek, CO; brother, Thomas, of Piscataway; and granddaughter, Sienna Heide.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Costello-Koyen Funeral Home , 399 Avenel Street, Avenel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.