Kevin John Hettinger Sr.

Kevin John Hettinger Sr. obituary, Niagara Falls, NY

Kevin John Hettinger Sr.

Kevin Hettinger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2009.
Kevin John Hettinger, Sr., 55, of Largo, FL, fought a courageous battle that ended Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY and moved to Florida in 1981. He worked as a carpenter with Nachman Construction for 20 years. He was the owner/operator of Hettinger Enterprises where he took great pride in his carpentry. He was an avid hunter, race car and Buccaneer  enthusiast He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josephine Hettinger, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Robert Francis, Jr. He leaves behind Joanne, his wife of 28 years who was  the love of his life; his son, Kevin Jr., and wife Jessica; daughter, Angela Hettinger; sisters, Carol Critelli, Mary Winker and husband, Bobby, Lilla Henry and husband, Johnny; brother, Henry Hettinger, Jr. and wife, Gina, James P. Hettinger; beloved other mother, Anna Francis; sister-in-laws, Jamie Giammona, Jan DiFrancesco and husband, Peter; and countless nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 5:30-7:00 PM, with a funeral service at 7:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5750 49th Street North, St Petersburg, FL 33709.www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com

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May 29, 2018

Jan DiFrancesco posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2009

Joanne Hettinger posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2009

Cindy Drew posted to the memorial.

Jan DiFrancesco

May 29, 2018

Love you and think of you often our brother Jan and Peter

Joanne Hettinger

October 29, 2009

Thank You to everyone who signed my Loves quest book. I will print it now. We had a great run and I am proud to have been at his side.No regrets, just great memories. He was a wonderful man and I love him dearly. Love Joanne
Hettinger

Cindy Drew

October 25, 2009

Joanne and family...we hope your good memories can help heal your pain. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Cindy (Trethewey) Drew & family

October 19, 2009

Dear Hettinger Family,

Kevin is in our prayers. We are sorry for you loss. He will be missed by many people.

Uva Family (Margaret, Alfred, Alfred Jr)
Stamford, CT

Donna Damone

October 19, 2009

Dear Joanne and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. We are all saddened . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your Husband and Father rest in peace .

Sincerely,
Donna Damone

Lillian McEvoy

October 16, 2009

Husband, father, brother, cousin, friend, neighbor..this was Kevin. I wish I got to know him but I did know he was courageous and loved life and especially his family. God will bring peace to your hearts and his memory will once again bring a smile to your face. For this, my prayers and thoughts are with you from afar.
Love, your cousin, Lillian McEvoy

October 16, 2009

The Hettinger Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost touch over the years. God bless him and your family. We will meet again.
Sincerely, cousin,
Tony Schober Sr
Kuwait/Iraq/Aghanistan

Vini and Patty Abdullah

October 15, 2009

Joanne and family, So sorry to hear of your loss.You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil Biamonte

October 15, 2009

Joanne and family, my prayers are with you in this time of sadness. May the Lord be with you.

John Weis

October 14, 2009

Dear Joanne, Kevin, and Angela,

You are in my thoughts and prayers since I heard that Kevin has passed. Kevin was a great friend of mine from our high school days. He was always a wonderful person and better friend. The world is a sadder place. Kevin will be missed. God bless you all.

October 14, 2009

Mary & Family,
Your friends at work are thinking about you. Please call if there is anything we can do.

Sincerely,
Loan Servicing

john and peg infantino

October 14, 2009

dear joanne, kevin jr. angela we are so sorry for your loss. kevin will be missed by every one he was a happy go lucky man and a great hubby and a dear father. everyone loved him deeply and thought so much of him. uncle john @aunt peg

Ashley

October 14, 2009

Kevin and family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father/husband. Although I never had the chance to meet him, I can tell he had a great character just by what he passed onto his son. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

DennisM Maurer

October 14, 2009

To the family: very sorry for your loss-I knew Kevin well from the 70's-N. Falls days-and I swear I never saw him in a bad mood-he was always upbeat-a great friend-Monk Maurer

October 13, 2009

Dear Joanne and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know how hard Kevin fought. We were glad to hear that he tried to enjoy every minute that he could during his illness. You are blessed to have many loving friends and family that will be of great support in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joey and Lynne Costa

Pat Walsh

October 13, 2009

To all the Hettinger family..
As I read each entry, it makes me proud to have been part of this wonderful family, and to have known Kevin from when he lived on Devlin Ave. Even though miles separate all of us, you all are in my thoughts and my prayers. Please know that I'm hurting but can never forget what Kevin said to me last year..."Don't say goodbye....say, I'll see you soon"
Love always
Patti Walsh

October 13, 2009

Angela,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I can't be at the service but I am there in spirit.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Clay

Shelly Johnson

October 13, 2009

Angela & Family,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

Kevin Blanck

October 13, 2009

He was the greatest father, husband and friend. My heart is broken and my life is more lonely today. I will miss him more than he will ever know and words can express.I hope that i can be as brave as he was. I pray i can be as humble as he was. Never thinking of himself at the end Just worried about everyone else. Please save a place at the table for me Kev. I'll bring the booze.Pick the lock to let me in if i don't make it. Bugman

Zach Willette

October 13, 2009

Dear Joanne,Kevin jr,and Angela I am very sorry for your loss. Uncle Kevin was a great person who lived for his family.I will greatly miss our trips to Daytona with Mark,Gene,and Casey.But I will always remember the times we shared. It was on honor to have met him I will remember him always. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Barb Infantino

October 13, 2009

What an Honor and Priviledge to have known Kevin Hettinger.. Truly an Inspiration for all of us to live our lives with Dignity and Respect.My Dear Friend Joanne, Tom and I so enjoyed our visit this Summer with you and Your Family ....Joanne Kevin Jr. and Angela you are truly Blessed. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All... Our Deepest Sympathies ... Love Tom and Barb (Turner) Infantino and Family

October 13, 2009

Dear Joanne and Family My deepest thoughts and Prayers are with you. God will direct and help you through this tough time of your life! Love Lawanda M.Miley & family

October 13, 2009

I AM SO SORRY JOANNE,he is finaly at peace,Ican see him and my brother raising wholy hell up there LOVE YOU DEAR Michael Higgins

October 13, 2009

Joanne and Family.

We have been truly blessed by being welcomed with open arms at so many of your family gatherings over the years. The love, laughter and friendship you and Kevin have shared with us is truly treasured.

Kevin will always be with us in our hearts.

Love to the entire family,

Mike and Linda Horton

October 13, 2009

The Hettinger Family.....there is no way to convey our feeling of loss for your family. He was truly loved by his family & friends and he has given us many fond memories for which we feel blessed. Kevin will always have a place in our hearts...Sincerely & LOVE, Kevin, Cheryl, Reba Blanck

October 13, 2009

Dear Joanne and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.

May the memorys and love that you all share help you through. Kevin was very well thought of.

Sincerely,
Donna Ferro

October 13, 2009

Joanne,
Needless to say I'm in shock.Although we lost touch in the later years You and Kevin and your family were always my favorites.I'll always remember the trips to the races and Kevin's tiny apartment next to Buzz's.You have my deepest sympathy.All my love,Tony Venute

Sue Jacob Macri

October 13, 2009

Joanne, Kevin Jr., Angela, The Hettinger Family, Anna, Jamie, Jan -
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Kevin was surrounded by love everyday. That is truly a blessing from God. I wish all of you peace. God Bless you all and please know that my love and prayers are with all of you.

October 13, 2009

Joanne,Kevin & Angela We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man. Kevin was a wonderful person. We pray that God will surround you with his loving arms at this difficult time. He will be with you every step of the way. Kevin's spirit will remain in our hearts forever. Paul and Pat Straubinger

Jason Bucelato

October 13, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Jason & Dana Bucelato

Johnny Infantino

October 12, 2009

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Dear Joanne,Kevin Jr.& Angela,
We our so sorry about your loss and the loss of our wonderful cousin.Our thoughts and prayers our with all of yous. To the rest of the hettinger brothers and sisters and everyone that loved Kevin, We are so sorry. We just can't believe he's gone.
We love you all! He willnever be forgotten!
Love cousin Johnny,Janell,Johnny III&Joanne

Kathy&Bud Forsberg

October 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

October 12, 2009

Joanne, Kevin Jr.& Angela,
We our so sorry about Kevin.He loved all his family so much. He will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to you's so much. May god try to heal your hearts.This is just so hard to believe our cousin won't be here on earth with us anymore.He will be looking down always from heaven as he had so much love to give still. We love you!
Love cousin Johnny,Janell,Joanne&Johnny III Infantino

Amanda Briggs

October 12, 2009

Joanne,Ange & Kevin...I am so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man.. We all know how amazing he was and how he would do anything for anyone.. You have been my second family my whole life and I will always be here for all of you.. I love you all so much..

October 12, 2009

Joanne, Kevin & Ange,I am so sorry for your loss, I have no doubt his spirit will live forever in all who had the opportunity to know him. I will never forget him, his sense of humor and the way in which he loved his family and friends.
I love you and will always be here for you.
LeAnne Gerhart

October 12, 2009

Jo, I love you dearly and am here for you whenever. Kev has been such a special part of my family. We shared so many great memories. He will live on in our hearts forever. Pat, Colleen and both families.

October 12, 2009

Joanne, I'am so sorry about the loss of
your husband. It is so hard to believe
you and your family have my deepest
sympathy. May God be with you. Love,
Gloria Lowry

Lindsey Conway

October 12, 2009

Aunt Joanne, Kevin Jr., and Ang - Our hearts go out to each of you. Uncle Kevin was a very courageous man, who had so much spirit. Everyone was truly blessed to have him as a part of their lives. We are here for you always. He will be missed dearly by all, but will remain in our hearts forever. We Love You! Love always - Lindsey, Quentin, and Grant

October 12, 2009

Aunt Joanne, Kevin Jr., and Ang- Our hearts ache for you. We know that Uncle Kevin is in peace now, and is watching down on you every moment of every day. Cherish your memories always. We love you, and are always in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Kevin was an amazing man with so much spirit. He will never be forgotten. Love always, Lindsey, Quentin, and Grant.

October 12, 2009

As friends of the Hettinger family for years, We are very sorry for your loss. We love you Joanne. Kevin will never be forgotten. Jan and I have shared many great times with your family. Even though we are not related, We will always be family. Love always, Jan and Chuck Knapp

October 12, 2009

We love you very much Aunt Joanne. We are right here for you whenever you need us. Uncle Kevin will always be in our hearts, and he will never be forgotten. Love always, Guy, Edith, Anjanette and Angelina

October 12, 2009

As friends of Jane and Pat Cowden we were included in many get togethers with the Hetinger family. We enjoyed being part of the many times that we shared with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Brenda Robertson

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