Newark, New Jersey
Great-grandmother and longtime Union resident Lillian "Lillie" Hild Hecht passed away on Christmas Eve 2008. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lester Hecht, she is survived by her children and their spouses, Paul and Sue Hecht and Carole and Hunter McAllister; her brother, Warren...
Read MoreMy Godmother, my aunt. Warm and fun family get-togethers, laughter and love. Memories to be cherished forever. Thank you Aunt Lil for all you have given us.
Linda
February 28, 2009 | Lincoln, CA
Precious Aunt Lil, embedded in our hearts, the best of a passing generation, yet ahead of her time. Always, always, “there for you.” She cared for her parents, AND for her children, and still had time for her nieces and nephews. If only that kitchen table in Union could talk! Aunt Lil always had good advice, and somehow knew just how to phrase it. One offhand (or maybe not so offhand) Aunt Lil remark which regularly comes to mind - “you show good upbringing when your boots are always...
Karen
February 23, 2009 | Lake Tahoe, CA
A beautiful tribute to an amazing woman who was like a second mother to me. She will always remain in my heart, as does her family. The gift she left me was her daughter, Carole, my special, dear friend forever.
Susan Van Horne
February 23, 2009 | Swansea, MA
Lillie,
I have such pleasant memories of life in your NJ kitchen. Everything seemed to happen there, and it was almost always in good humor.
marcia
February 22, 2009 | NJ
Aunt Lillie,
Your life is a lasting tribute to all who know you, and you left us with one beautiful, lasting memory … forever on Christmas Eve we will think of you.
Bobby
February 22, 2009 | NJ
