ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HEAP, RICHARD R., SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

======================================================================= 
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml
======================================================================= 

HEAP, RICHARD R., SR.
	   Death: October 11, 2016

==========
A photo is available for this file. Please go to
http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1610.htm 
and click to view list of photos.
==========

Richard “Rick” Robert Heap Sr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 11, 
2016. 
He was 67, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for over 
50 years. 

Rick attended and graduated from St. Paul high school in Covington and then 
went on to U.N.O. before transferring to Xavier in New Orleans where he earned 
his doctorate degree in Pharmacy. He proudly practiced as a hospital pharmacist 
for over 35 years and served as a volunteer for multiple hospital committees 
during this time. Rick had boundless energy, a love of history and was also a 
gifted pianist. 
Beloved father for over 36 years, Rick is survived by his children, Richard 
“Richie” R. Heap Jr., Jessica L. Heap, and Christina V. Heap. He was preceded 
in death by his Father James “Jim” Heap Sr. and Veronica Boos Heap. He is also 
survived by his brothers James “Jimmy” Heap Jr., Thomas ”Tom” Heap, and sisters 
Patricia “Patty” Miremont, Elizabeth ”Beth” Leblanc, Rebecca “Becky” Heap, and 
Laura Tubridy. His generous heart and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A private Catholic Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in 
Covington, LA. 
A private inurnment will be at the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Covington, 
LA. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Heap’s 
memory to LSU Neuroscience Center at give.lsuhealthfoundation.org (select 
“OTHER” and specify “Neuroscience Center in memory of Mr. Heap” in comments).

===================