Michael J. Heylek, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home.  Born on May 18, 1948 in Kingston, PA, Son of the late Carl J. and Joan A. (Carpentier) Heylek.

Michael married the former Anita Velie on November 2, 1974 while stationed together at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.   Michael was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1976.  Michael worked as an inspector for Delphi in Lockport and after 27 years, retired in 2003.  Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He also loved his dogs and cats.

He is survived by his wife, Anita Heylek; children, Alice Heylek, Katherine (Christopher) Weibel and Steven Heylek; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jason Weibel; sisters, Joan (Gene) Ford and Veronica (Mark) Rabitor; dear family friend, Mario Matarese, his fishing partner, John Walaszek and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by a brother, Carl L. Heylek.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4 ^th from 2 – 4 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, concluding with Military Honors at 4:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to AMVETS.org for homeless veterans. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.