Memorial Service Set for Rumson’s AJ Heagney

Rumson resident Alexander Joseph “AJ” Heagney, a Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) alumni, passed away on Aug. 6. He was 23.

A memorial service to celebrate AJ’s life is set for Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, Harding Road, Red Bank.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation in AJ’s memory be donate to a charity of your choice.

AJ Heagney Photo/courtesy of Thompson Memorial Home
AJ Heagney
Photo/courtesy of Thompson Memorial Home

From his obituary …

“AJ will be forever remembered for his infectious smile, contagious laugh, and the ability to touch the lives of everyone around him.

“AJ had a passion for nature, snowboarding, photography, music and he loved to dance. He cared deeply for his family and friends and shared a level of kindness, compassion, and empathy for others that makes the world a better place.

“Funny, athletic, tender-hearted, energetic, and original was AJ. His sweet yet brave and strong spirit will carry-on through all who loved him.”

AJ is survived by: his mother, Leigh Roberto Heagney; his twin sister, Kailee Ann Heaney; his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.