Erika De Salvatore Funeral
Friday, June 25
10:00 AM | Visitation
11:00 AM | Funeral
Out of respect for the family, particularly those who are travelling from international locations to participate in Erika’s funeral, the De Salvatores request that guests be vaccinated, wear masks and stop at the front entrance for a temperature check.
We encourage those who are not vaccinated to join us via the livestream below, however Cassidy Hall will be reserved for families with children under 12 and those who are not vaccinated.
As many of you know, Erika was actively involved in Target’s pro bono work focused on supporting local BIPOC owned businesses. She was particularly fond of Kobi Candles, so, in lieu of flowers, we ask that you purchase a candle to burn to represent the bright light she brought in to your life.
Obituary
Erika De Salvatore, age 42, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, held lovingly by her friends and family. She grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she was raised by her heroes, Grandpa Ed and Grandma Carmella. Erika went on to pursue her passion in fashion and visual merchandising, and began her journey at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She then worked at Express in Columbus, Ohio, where she met some of her closest friends and the love of her life, Danny De Salvatore. Married on July 2, 2005, Danny and Erika spent 16 years committed to each other through the hardest and best times. Their two children, Massimo Giuseppe and Maria Carmella, are reflections of their loving bond and continue to be rays of light for family and friends. Erika and the family eventually made their way to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she held her dream job at Target, building and developing an amazing visual merchandising team. As a mother, wife, daughter, friend, and colleague, Erika was consistently a kind, loyal, and generous soul. She has certainly left a deep imprint in this world that will always be remembered. She is survived by her mother Debbie Ballman, her father Jim Kovach, her brothers Matt Ballman, Julian Kovach, and Devin Kovach, her parents-in-law Celeste and Giuseppe De Salvatore, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Ali Schneiderman, Raffaele Maroscia, Marsha De Salvatore, and Francesco De Salvatore, and her cousins Lisa and Rosario Castelluzzo.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, June 25 at the Church of Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Ave, Edina. Visitation at church one hour prior to Mass.
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Jay Heffern Funeral
Tuesday, June 1, 10:30 AM
Heffern, Jay passed away on May 21, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his wife Signe who helped and supported him throughout the many years of his struggle with the disease. Jay is also survived by his daughters Alexis (Nick) Ergang and Lindsey (Bernie) Hanson, four grandchildren, Carter, Zoe, Hewitt and baby girl Hanson due this fall, his brother Parke (Jennifer) and sister Kathy (Mario) Ignagni, as well as many family members and friends. Jay was preceded in death by his parents Parke and Beulah Heffern, Sr. Jay graduated from DeLaSalle High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Minnesota. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972. Jay believed in public service. After graduation from law school, he joined the Minnesota Attorney General's office where he practiced environmental law. Subsequently, Jay served as Deputy Executive Director (now Deputy Commissioner) of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and then General Council for the Metropolitan Council. In 1986, Mayor Sharon Sales-Belton named Jay as the Minneapolis City Attorney, a position he held until his retirement. After retirement, Jay worked on restorative justice issues. Jay received many awards and much recognition throughout his career. He was especially proud to be recognized in 2012 by the Minnesota State Bar Association with its Public Attorney of Excellence award and with his induction into the DeLaSalle Hall of Fame. Jay had many interests. He enjoyed live theater, cross country car trips, Irish music, Golden Gopher football, crossword puzzles and above all, he loved his family. The family is very thankful for the care Jay received from Drs. Siddhartha Yadav and Marcella Kaddoura and the nurses at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Punit Wadhwa and the staff at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center, as well as Annie Watson and the Methodist Hospital Hospice Care team. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Grace on Tuesday June 1, 2021, at 10:30 am with interment immediately following at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021, from 3:00-6:00 pm at Washburn- McReavy Edina Chapel, as well as one hour prior to Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DeLaSalle High School, One DeLaSalle Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55401 or Restorative Justice Community Action, 401 Groveland Ave #50, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100