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Carl Heck Obituary
Carl Michael Heck, 63, of West Wyoming, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Sept. 14, 1959, he was the son of Marion Amato Heck, West Wyoming, and the late Edward Otto Heck.
Carl was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1977, and received a bachelor's degree and master's degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. While attending Penn State, Carl was a graduate research assistant.
He spent a large portion of his successful career first as a lead engineer and then as a senior applications engineer for Martin Marietta Aircraft Controls, New York. He then was employed as an engineer for Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, utilizing his vast knowledge of expert engineering tactics in aerospace control systems.
Most recently, Carl was employed by Merut Construction in the arena of business management, responsible for reviewing contracts and submissions, and was the liaison between the company and vendors and contractors and project owners. He was also the company's cyber security manager.
In addition to his father, Edward, Carl was preceded in death by his daughter, Dr. Lindsay Ann Heck, on Dec. 20, 2022.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his daughter, Dr. Carly Heck and her fiancé, Dr. Matthew Snyder, Pittsburgh; brothers, Edward (Bridget) Heck, West Wyoming; Anthony (Maria) Heck, West Pittston; and Patrick (Jennifer) Heck, West Wyoming; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom he loved very much.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Friday in the Parish of St. Monica, 363 W. Eighth St., West Wyoming. Interment will be in Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. The family will receive friends and relatives from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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Larry Berti
January 25, 2023
Carl was a great man, a teammate and friend of mine. I always respected his dedication and commitment to his wrestling and his life. My prayers and condolences to the entire family.
Rose Marie Prebola
January 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Bill DeRemer
January 18, 2023
Ed, Anthony, Pat & family, I´m so sorry to hear that Carl passed away. I always enjoyed my time around all of you with wrestling and such. May God bless all of you and comfort in the days to come.
Suzanne Williams
January 17, 2023
Carl was a great guy and a great friend. We always had conversations about his Kansas City Chiefs I will miss him. Great guy. Suzy
Lorraine Labare
January 17, 2023
So sorry to hear this news. We use to text each other once in a while. He was a good friend. Prayers for his family now.
Lorraine Labare
January 17, 2023
So sorrry to hear this .. we use to text each other .. every once in a while .. prayers for his family now
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