We're here for you 24/7/365
Call Now (303) 322-7764 or (855) 670-2263
Chaim Yaakov Heller
1978 - 2022
Share Your Memory of
Chaim Yaakov
Be the first to upload a memory!
Loading...
C
Catherine uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
/public-file/1664/Ultra/79d9f796-5a31-4e81-9cce-be20fbe8adab.jpeg
/public-file/1665/Ultra/716cbccb-d8a5-422e-a114-086ac9db5f60.jpeg
/public-file/1666/Ultra/784fb42f-d300-47ae-8d04-8edc0cda43c1.jpeg
/public-file/1667/Ultra/63e04372-8bc4-4d3d-b938-90bd2d014c64.jpeg
+ 1
There was rarely a week that went by without a text or a call from my dear friend Mair. Never a time when I couldn’t call on him- from grabbing a bite after work to coming with me to my wedding dress fittings during a pandemic- to visiting me in any city at a moments notice when my heart was broken on tour. The kind of friendship that Mair showed me, and so many, was unique. It was kind, complete and compassionate- albeit dowsed in a healthy dose of sass. I can’t even fathom that I am typing this in the past tense as I still feel like he is going to call to text me. We all feel the loss of Mair so deeply because the love he showed us and all the love we had left to show to him. I just know he feels all of our love beaming at him still. There truly was nobody quite like him. My heart is sent to Mairs whole family. I never had the pleasure of meeting any of you, but I know from his services that he was loved so very deeply by you. May his sweet soul now rest peacefully. I love you forever my dear friend.
N
Naomi Grossman uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
/public-file/1663/Ultra/62d197de-88d0-43ad-8b2b-60a17c513fb1.jpg
One week later, I'm still in utter shock over Mair's sudden passing. He was one of my oldest, most loyal friends-- dating back to our Denver-days, performing together at the Shwayder Theatre. Since then, we wrote letters when I moved to Argentina and he moved to New Jersey; later, he visited me in New Orleans and Los Angeles, and I him in New York. It's been 30 years since we lived in the same city, and yet, we always maintained contact-- which is a true testament to him, and his unwavering devotion to our friendship. I'm just so thankful to have had in my life-- though I can't help but feel greedy and uneasy about a future without him. Rest in Peace, dear friend. You will be forever missed.
K
Kara Brouelette posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Oh, my sweet, sassy friend. You were there for me in some of my darkest days, Mordecai. I’ll love you forever for that. Rest well. ❤️ We will miss you dearly, Mair Heller.
N
Natalia Cruz-Granda posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Found out today the world is a little less bright as this glorious human Mair Heller has left us. We had so many laughs, talks and good times far beyond SHG in this crazy hospitality world. I hope you can rest easy and know you’re sorely missed by so many.
P
Paul Moon posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of Mair Heller...I have so many fond memories of him (also some pretty annoying ones). By far, Mair had the sassiest tongue ever (surprisingly, he never got his own reality show) and he knew how to use it. Mair and I worked together at Book of Mormon, he was a bartender, I sold merchandise. He was always generous enough to hand out shots to us poor Merchkins (a terrible term we were called at Wicked) and was responsible for multiple drunken evenings after the show.
But truly, my best memories of Mair were when we hung out just ourselves. He once took me to 9th Ave Saloon for my first time and it was a blast (and 9th Ave Saloon just reopened)! After I left the merch business, Mair and I reconnected again before the pandemic when he was managing the bar at Hudson Hotel near my apartment. He played pool with me and bought me drinks and it felt like old times.
There's not much else to say. Miss you, Mair. Very sad you were taken so early, and I'll always appreciate your generosity.
M
Manuel Cortes Alcazar posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
I met Mair several years ago while we were both working at The Book Of Mormon, him at the bar and me on the merch booth.
We had so many fun adventures together and he really took me under his wing and help me come out of my shell.
I’m gonna miss going to shows together, or going to the beach at Asbury Park on the 4th of July, or just hanging out at the 9th av saloon.
I’ll always remember our fun trip to LA were you had to play Driving Miss Daisy due to my lack of driving abilities, and also meeting Cher together backstage of The Cher Show on Broadway, and many many more things.
I’m truly gonna miss you, rest easy my dear friend or as I always called you, my fairy godmother.
R
Rebecca Scifers posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
It is with great sadness to hear that Mair Heller passed away last night. He was one of the funnest and funniest guys and I am fortunate to have been freinds with him from my first arrival in nyc 12 years ago. Rest in peace.
A
Ariana Scott Estoque posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Mair Heller and I met on the March of the Living in 1994. It was the first night of our emotional and life changing adventure. It was 2am and none of us could sleep so we wandered the Polish hotel hallways. We became instant friends and have been in touch ever since. He was hilarious, kind and boisterous.
May his memory always be a blessing.
A
Allyson Carr posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Just found out a friend Mair Heller passed away yesterday. He was so funny and always ready to help in anyway possible. We worked together I believe for 8 years performing in Broadway Bares. Gone way to soon.
C
Craig Shreve lit a candle
Friday, August 19, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/candle_hexagon.png
I woke up today and had fun news to share - the first thought I had was to call Mair as I know he would laugh, and then reality hit me again. His bright light in the world burned fiercely and was extinguished ever too soon. His friendship meant the world to me and I spoke to him about 2 weeks ago, and texted him on 7/28 about winning the mega millions.
From him dancing at my wedding, to our sharing laughs in NYC, and across distances his joy was overflowing. His thoughtfulness and kindness were abounding and he would ALWAYS be there as a friend to share joy, sorrow, and just to be.
My husband shared that he was so thoughtful that he sent over a delicious tray of cinnamon rolls on the morning of our wedding, knowing we would be too busy to make anything. That was Mair - he was always doing kind thoughtful and generous things for others.
When my father passed, Mair was one of the first to step up and watch our apartment and dog while we were out of town. (He would say it was because our apt was bigger than his in Chelsea, but it's just because he was generous)
Returning to NYC while Mair was still living there we would go out for dinner, see a show, meet up with friends and most of all LAUGH!!!! That's one of the things that will be missed the most - his infectious laughter. I think this really is a plot from him so that we will all be crying and have bags under our eyes, and he will be looking better.
I temper my sadness with humor, as that's the only way I know how to cope with this loss, and that's how Mair and I always interacted and laughed together over the past almost 20 years of friendship.
His memory will live on with his friends, in the lives he touched, and in all of our hearts. I don't know what I might be able to do to assist with you and your family during this grieving time, but if there is anything PLEASE know that I CHERISHED Mair's friendship and I called him family in my life.
I will miss my friend
H
Holly Dae posted a condolence
Friday, August 19, 2022
Mair was such An amazing person ! He use to always come to my shows and I would say “how was your day” and he would say “awful, that’s why I came out to your show” hahaha! He and Could make me laugh till my side hurt! I will always adore you mair ! You might be gone from sight, but you will live on in my mind forever! Love you always ! Holly Dae
M
Madeline Reed lit a candle
Friday, August 19, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/candles/candle_peace.png
It's almost incomprehensible that a light as bright as Mair's has left us.
He was one of the first people to welcome me into the Broadway Bares family.
He will be missed and the world will have less laughter without him.
I'm sending all my love to his family and loved ones.
T
Terri Ford uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
/public-file/1658/Ultra/a5e48607-fa3c-4218-a96c-45de2ea3b6a6.jpeg
We lost our friend Mair Heller this week. Gone too young.
Mair was bigger than life- Broadway Baby! Will miss him.
M
Manuel Cortes Alcazar uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
/public-file/1652/Ultra/720dd06c-fcb2-40a9-93c3-a1e0cf0016e3.jpg
/public-file/1653/Ultra/944032c9-65a7-49d4-86b3-13675cbc6421.jpg
/public-file/1654/Ultra/d02176a7-fe7b-4a5e-aa30-bd6ee1be5627.jpg
/public-file/1655/Ultra/1d59c42a-190d-4098-b0b9-508e56a23184.jpg
+ 2
I met Mair several years ago while we were both working at The Book Of Mormon on Broadway, him at the bar and me on the merch booth.
We had so many fun adventures together and he really took me under his wing and help me come out of my shell.
I’m gonna miss going to shows together, or going to the beach at Asbury Park on the 4th of July, or just hanging out at the 9th av saloon chatting about all things Broadway.
I’ll always remember our fun trip to LA were he had to play Driving Miss Daisy due to my lack of driving abilities, or the time we met Cher together backstage of The Cher Show on Broadway because he had an in with one of the actors, and many, many more things.
He meant so much to me and I will always be thankful for our time together.
I’m truly gonna miss you. Rest easy my dear friend or as I always called you, my fairy godmother.
A
Amy Brewer uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
/public-file/1651/Ultra/34b49f44-3644-4c23-ae53-fed5a7df1623.jpg
Woke up to the shocking and very sad news of Mair Heller's sudden passing. I snapped this photo while thinking of him just after Sunrise on the Beach and THIS BRIGHT LIGHT is what keeps going thru my mind.....Mair was this light to all who knew him. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and especially to our BC/EFA-Broadway Bares Family, where I like to think he shined his brightest. Gone far too soon, May His Memory Be A Blessing.
m
marsha pitter posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/v2/heart.png
W
Wickliffe Shreve posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
On September 13th, 2014, the morning of my wedding, Mair sent us breakfast pastries before he and the other guests arrived, knowing we'd likely be too busy to take care of ourselves. Mair was the type of person to think about things like that, to take care of others.
We all have stories like this because of Mair, and I'll remember how lucky I was to have him for the unfairly brief time that we did.
Wickliffe Shreve
d
danielle stein lit a candle
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle4.png
Sending light and love to all who knew him.
Tuesday
16
August
Service Information
5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Rose Hill Cemetery
6841 E 62nd Ave
Commerce City, Colorado, United States
© All Rights Reserved |
Admin Login | Website powered by FuneralTech & TA | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use