John Conrad Heck

HECK, John Conrad, fondly known as "the Commander" and "Dink" passed peacefully in his sleep, April 23rd, 2014. He was born and raised in Old Tappan, NJ and was a longtime resident of Harrington Park with his family. John is survived by his loving wife Lydia of 33 years, along with his children John, Michele and James and his grandson John Bryan. Also survived by his parents Herbert and Melba Heck. Beloved brother of Lynn Heck and Melba Bocchino, as well as many nieces, nephews and many more friends and family.

John was a 1968 graduate of Northern Valley High School, Old Tappan, NJ, before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corp, and honorably serving in the Vietnam War. John was a 100% disabled veteran and a lifetime member of the Disabled Veterans of America Post 32. John loved playing cards and reading the newspaper and watching the History Channel. Funeral service will be held on Saturday from 2-6PM at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ. Donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project @ woundedwarriorproject.com/donate. He will be greatly missed by all those whom he leaves behind.