Hecker, Edward R. Sr. of Chestnut Ridge, NY. Passed away peacefully November 18th, 2012 at age 81 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 6, 1931 in “Highbridge” Bronx, NY to Edward and Margeruite (McCarthy) Hecker. He was a Journeyman Electrician with Local #3 IBEW. Edward was a 46 Year Member of Local Union #3 in NYC and a lifetime member of the NRA. Survived by his loving children Edward Hecker, Jr. (wife Connie), Richard Hecker, Jean O’Connor (husband John), Thomas Hecker and James Hecker (wife Patrice), cherished grandchildren Kristin, Johnnie, Eddie, Kelly, Christopher, Gina, Sabrina and James, a devoted great grandchild Kylie and a caring brother Robert Hecker (wife Joan). Preceased by his beloved wife Mary Ellen (nee Leiper) in 2008. Visitation Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59 in Suffern. Funeral Mass Friday 10am at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, NJ followed by an Interment at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont.
