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Gerald J. "Jerry" HECKMAN Jr.

Gerald J. "Jerry" HECKMAN Jr. obituary, Amherst, NY

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Gerald HECKMAN Obituary

HECKMAN - Gerald J. Jr. "Jerry" January 8, 2014; beloved son of Gerald J. Heckman Sr. and Ruth (Gruber) Heckman; loving brother of Kevin Heckman, Rae Marie (Ralph) Selover and the late Jera Louise Heckman; uncle of Kevin Skavinsky; dearest friend of Edith M. Kiener; loving stepfather of Charris, Kyle and Hans (Shannon) Kiener; beloved "Grampa Jer" of Megan, Taylor, Alex Danielle and Jake. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the SPCA of Cattaraugus County. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2014.

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Walter Tadusz

March 28, 2024

Jerry was a great motorcycle rider. I enjoyed our trips to Port Dover on many occasions. He often referred to himself as 5´17". Will be sadly missed

Linda (Manhard) Licarde

February 2, 2014

So very sorry to hear about Jerry. God bless you all and keep you in his comforting arms during your time of sorrow.

Linda Kokanovich

January 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Jerry was such a great guy, my whole family really liked him. He will be missed.

Drew Kahle

January 17, 2014

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Jerry was a fun loving guy who always had a answer for everything. German Day will not be the same

Resi Amarante

January 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Treasure the memories.

January 15, 2014

Kevin....
Sorry for your loss. I remember his smile.
Chris Tolejko

Tony Pariso

January 14, 2014

A great guy who everyone that knew him liked!

Lynette Grandits

January 14, 2014

My prayers for you and your family, Rae at this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Lyn Grandits

Linda Westrum

January 13, 2014

God's Blessings and Peace at this very hard time to Jerry's Family. We will always remember Jerry fondly as a good friend through Mitch Westrum, our brother, who is going to sorely miss Jerry. Forever in our hearts.

Frank Feind

January 13, 2014

So sorry Kevin, Rae and Mr. Heckman. Ill never forget him. Jerry is the Best ! My prayers are with you.Kevin ,please call me, 757-407-1685.

January 13, 2014

Dear Rae,
So very sorry to read of the passing of your brother. You have my sympathy and prayers.
MaryKay Woods Posluszny
B.N.H.S

Rosemary Bishop

January 13, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived but taken far too soon. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Every conversation was full of laughter and family stories. Sorry for your loss.

Diebold

January 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great neighbor and will be missed.

January 13, 2014

dear Kevin and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry will be missed. Bud and Karen Magyar {Wendy's parents}

Gino Giovino

January 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss he was a great man

Gino Giovino

January 13, 2014

Prayers are with the family

Butch Dehr

January 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

January 12, 2014

Kevin jerry and ray u are in my thoughts.
Jerry will be missed a good guy ,brother and son love Leslie

Butch & Penny Sikorski

January 12, 2014

Kevin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Richard & Karen Baker

January 12, 2014

So sorry for your family's loss, we will keep you in our prayers.

January 12, 2014

We lost a good one. Friends Paul and Shelly Aquilina. RIP Jerry

Ron Archambeault

January 12, 2014

My sincere condolences to Kevin & the Heckman Family...

Dave & Donna Kleylein

January 12, 2014

Dear Kevin and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and ask God to give you the strength during this sad time in your lives. God Bless.

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