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Peter Heckert Obituary
September 28, 1967 - March 28, 2017
York
Peter R. Heckert, 49, died at his residence on March 28, 2017.
Born September 28, 1967 in Lancaster, he was the son of Richard J. and Louise (Irwin) Heckert of York.
He was employed as a salesman for various marketing companies.
Pete devoted his life to heavy metal guitar and performed with his group, Hauntz, at the Battle of the Bands at the York Fairgrounds, as well as many other groups.
In addition to his parents, Pete is survived by a brother, Philip H. Heckert and his wife Karen of Lancaster, PA, three nephews, Eric Heckert and Brian Heckert of Lancaster, PA and Todd Heckert of Denver, CO.
Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York.
www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com
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Chris Boyce
January 9, 2018
Pete was a great friend who I stayed connected with through the years. I was a part of the band Hauntz and played rhythm guitar for a short period of time between August 1985 and May 1986. Pete was one of the most amazing guitarists I have ever known. He was so talented. What a gift he had. I was greatly saddened to hear of his death and only learned of it in November of 2017. My prayers are with the Heckert family in their time of loss.
David Morales
September 17, 2017
Peter Heckert was my,best friend i live thousands of miles away in san,Diego Ca and was waiting for Pete's health to improve to move out here and stay,with Erich Charles his other best friend and Guitarists in Redondo beach sad day when the world lost Pete i cried like never before i loved pete as a brother his spirit lives on in all his friends and musicians.
April 9, 2017
Pete with Hauntz at York Fairgrounds 1987.
Tim McDermott
April 9, 2017
Pete Heckert York. Fair 1987
Tim McDermott
April 9, 2017
I spent this day with Dean Fox, lead singer of Pete's band, Hauntz. We cried a little but we laughed a lot. We both agreed that this was the best photo that we had of Pete.
Tammy Dommel
April 7, 2017
Pete was a truly good friend to anyone he touched, he loved deep. I will never forget him. His parents should be proud of the person he was.
March 31, 2017
I wrote a dozen songs with Pete Heckert. He is one of the most talented guitar players that I have ever
met In my life. My heart is broken. My condolences
to Mr. and Mrs. Heckert. I have very fond memories
of playing in a band with Pete.
Dean Fox
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