Samuel B. Heymann, 49

ATTLEBORO, MASS. – Samuel B. Heymann died June 26 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Teresa M. (Proulx) Heymann. Born in Providence, he had been a resident of Attleboro for more than 20 years. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, he was a computer programmer with REZ-1 in Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Sam was an avid sports fan and loved baseball and football. He earned his junior black belt in American Freestyle Karate. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, loved playing poker and a good cigar. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He dearly loved his cats, “The Boys,” Ivan and Otto.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc., 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass. 02215. www.dana-farber.org, or Attleboro Friends of Cats Inc., P.O. Box 283, Attleboro, Mass. 02703. www.friendsofcats.net.