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Steven Heck Obituary
Steve was born in Meriden on Nov. 10, 1980, and attended Israel Putnam School, Washington Middle School, and graduated from Maloney High School in 1998. Steve attended Southern Connecticut State University. He was employed by Moore Medical /McKesson, of Farmington, for the past six years as an account manager and recently won this year's Presidential Sales Award.
Steve was a huge Boston Red Sox and New York Jets fan. He was blessed with the greatest friends, many since elementary school, and was adored by all because of his wonderful personality and sense of humor. He was a member of the Meriden Elks 35 and Meriden MASA League.
Besides his mother, Marie, and fiancée, Michelle, Steve is survived by his Nana, Maureen Dobratz, who he adored, and cherished; by his two siblings, his sister, Christine Kronenberger, and her husband, Jason, and their children, Garrett and Abby; and his brother, Michael Heck, and his wife, Jackie, and their children, Rylee, Mason; and goddaughter Maddie. He also leaves his beloved bulldog, Hef; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous lifelong friends.
Steve was ecstatic to be marrying his soul mate and the love of his life Michelle on Aug. 10, 2012. In 31 short years of life, Steve touched more lives than most do in a lifetime.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover St., Meriden. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, on Tuesday, July 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network, Inc., c/o Shar Kynaston, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1049, Kaysville, UT 84037. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Heck
Brian Buckley
January 30, 2022
It´s been almost 10 years, but I was just thinking about you today. Was something dumb and not important, but it was funny between you and I. Still miss you a ton, buddy. Life moves on, but we never forget.
Mom
December 17, 2012
Christmas without you is the worst feeling in the world. I miss and love you more each day. I still so miss those daily calls and sometimes pranks but most just miss you calling to say hi and see what was going on and if I was okay. You always asked and Yes Steve, you will always be my baby. Love you always and forever more. Mom
Karla
November 10, 2012
I had the pleasure of getting to know Steve alot more after our many years of school together. It truly hit me knowing he was gone. He was a wonderful, fun guy that will forever hold a special place in my heart. My condolences and love to his family and loved one. He will be truly missed.
Angel, a Bulldog who was helped by Rescue
Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network
September 5, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Steven, and I feel that is a personal loss. As President of the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network, I would like you to know that the contributions made in Steven's memory will help Bulldogs get surgery they need through medical grants. Thank you for helping Bulldogs in Need during a time of personal loss. With deepest sympathy, Diana Engeszer
Timothy Doehr
August 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss!! I grew up with Steve, went to church with him, went to middle school with him, but haven't seen him in like 10 years. He was always the life of the crowd and will surely be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers with his family and fiancé!!
Marta Sargunas
August 12, 2012
I graduated high school with Steve. We had several classes together. So sorry for your loss.
Maryann Corliss
August 12, 2012
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve, I talked to him on a regular basis over the phone. I'm a nurse in Virginia and Steve was my sales guy that I ordered all of my supplies from and honestly, sometimes I'd order multiple times just so I could have the pleasure of talking to him! Our conversations were never just business. He always made it a point to bring out that humorous and witty personality of his!! He was very excited to be getting married and I even "threatened to fire" him if he started slacking due to his busy wedding planning. LoL. I have never been so deeply moved by any one person that I'd never even met. I am in complete shock of this news and can't even begin to fathom the grief of his family and his fiancé. Michelle, he was very excited to be marrying you, he told me so himself. I will miss his voice.... God bless you all and may God bring a peace in knowing that nothing He does is in vain. Rejoice in knowing that Steve touched so many lives in people that he had never even met...
Pat Ross
August 2, 2012
Michelle, I did not know your soulmate but just by reading these postings it seems he was a great man I am very sorry for your tagic loss and although I don't know you personally I send you my deepest condolences & may Steve RIP God Bless
Sam McIntyre
August 1, 2012
Marie & Family,
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray to God that he gives you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Lisa Sturdevant
August 1, 2012
My sincere condolences to Steve's family, fiancee, and loving friends. Though I only was able to spend time with Steve on a few occasions, he made me laugh so hard. Steve had such a vivacious personality. I will always have very fond memories of Steve, and he will be greatly missed.
Marisa Cavaliere
August 1, 2012
Some people may ask how you can be affected by the passing of someone you never met, but in viewing the great immense of love and sorrow on facebook, and reading the touching posts on this guestbook, I know in my heart he must have been an amazing man. My deepest condolences go to his family, fiance, and friends at this diffcult time.. may you find comfort in each other. God bless.
Pat Ross
July 31, 2012
Sincere condolences to Steve's family, siblimgs May he Rest In Peace May the Lord watch over you all & guide you all thru this sudden loss. God B;ess You All
Ashley
July 31, 2012
Michelle,
I'm so sorry for your loss, words cannot explain what you are feeling right now. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this moment, as well as his family. I never met him, but as I can see he was a great guy.
Michelle Kaminski
July 31, 2012
Steve was a wonderful guy, here was never a day that went bye, when he seen me in the hall way at work or the he always said hello. I am very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to the whole family. We will deeply miss him at work.
Laurie Wagner
July 31, 2012
Mrs. Heck, Michael,Christine and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I don't even know the words to say in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Scott and Christine's Aunt Laurie
Kim DePaulo
July 31, 2012
Sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good guy. I give condolences to the family.
Nichole Lynn
July 31, 2012
I never really new steve. Just met him a couple times. He was a close friend of my family's and i wish his family the best. You all are in my prayers. May he rest and may he look after you all. Peace and love to everyone he has touched.
My condolences.
Elizabeth Alvarez-James
July 31, 2012
Marie and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Steve's passing. It has been a while since Steve and I had talked but he has always been a part of my life from Kindergarten all the way through SCSU. He will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest symphonies.--Alvarez-James Family
Nydia Dominguez
July 31, 2012
My prayers are with you, Christine Kronenberger, Jason, Garrett, Abby and the whole family. Special prayers and thoughts for his grieving fiancee. May you all take comfort in God's loving arms.
Robert Norton Warner
July 31, 2012
Michelle,
I've had several days to reflect on Steve's passing. Although I met him only once or twice, I was looking forward to the day when I could sit down with him, and really get to welcome him into the family. Sadly, that is not to be. My heart aches for you at this moment. Like your family and friends, I wish I could somehow alter what has transpired, but of course, I am powerless to do so. I just want to you know that I will always love you, and I will be there for you, no matter what. Love always, Uncle Robb
Justin Lynn
July 31, 2012
Such a terrible loss. Steve was such a charactor. A 1 in 7 billion personality. I am so sorry to those who loved him and those he loved
Johanna Schaefer
July 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marie, the family and Michelle. I am so very sorry for your loss. Memories of Steven will live in your hearts.
Jonathan Meadows
July 31, 2012
To the Heck and Mayhew Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Jonathan And Lori Meadows
Maryellen Woods
July 31, 2012
We are so very saddened by the passing of Steven. Our prayers are with the family as well as Stevens Fiancee.
Sending our love to all of you.
Maryellen, Randy and Michelle Robertson
July 30, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Gretchen
Jason LaMay
July 30, 2012
Mike and the entire Heck family-
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Steve. He had a rare gift of making others smile just by being himself. I always admired the respect and love that Mike showed for his little brother and how proud of him he was! Keep close to your heart the countless memories that you made together. My sincerest sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Sarah Dionne
July 30, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. This is such a shock to everyone. I am praying for family and Fiancee of Steve.
July 30, 2012
Mark Zanetto
July 30, 2012
I wish I could be back in Meriden to pay my respects, but I'll do it from here, thoughts and reflections to the Heck family, and my deepest condolences.
Kelley Rodriguez
July 30, 2012
There are some people in this world that you might not see that often but when you do they make you smile and laugh and forget that anything is wrong. Steve had this gift. He truly was an incredible person and no one will be able to fill that place he had in all of our hearts. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, fiance, friends, and Hef. I will never forget you and feel blessed to have known you.
Lynn Farina
July 30, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Steve for very long or very well, but he had a great personality and was a joy to be around. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Leesa Beaumont
July 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Falisha Smith, Clarion Hotel & Suites
July 30, 2012
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
marie urquhart
July 30, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ashley Martella
July 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Heck and Mayhew families. You were one of a kind, and we are all devastated by the loss of a good friend, great softball player, and overall fun person to be around.
The Martella Family
Naraeia Herbig
July 30, 2012
This was a complete shock when I heard the news. I haven't seen Steve in years, but he was an awesome guy. My heart goes out to his loved ones. May God be with you.
Nick and Kristen Natlo
July 29, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends. Steve has touched everybody he has met. He was a great friend to Kristen and I and even more important he was a great man. Everybody he has came across he has touched their lives in a great and positive way. He will be deeply missed by the entire Natlo family. He will always be in my heart. I love you buddy! Me and Kristen will miss you and keep you alive in our hearts always. You are in a better place and probably making your father laugh right know
Ginger Guzowski
July 29, 2012
Christine and Family,
My heart,thoughts, and prayers are with you especially during this time.
Nick Natlo
July 29, 2012
Il miss you Heckler
Nick and Kristen Natlo
July 29, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends. Steve has touched everybody he has met. He was a great friend to me and my wife and even more important a great man. Everybody he has met he's touched there lives in a great and positive way. He will be deeply missed. I love you buddy! Me and Kristen will miss you dearly. You will always be in our hearts. You are in a better place know and probably making your father laugh right know.
July 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Steve he was a wonderful guy. My heart goes out to you a Moore Medical co worker
Lisa Gilbert
July 29, 2012
To Christine, Marie, Michelle and the entire Heck and Dobratz family; I am so deeply sorry for your loss I cannot imagine how painful this must be for you all. I'm thinking of you and praying that God gives you strength and peace
Kurt, Erin and Carter
July 29, 2012
Steve was a wonderful guy and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Kate Heidel=Heroux
July 29, 2012
Marie and Family;
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our family is holding you close in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jeanne Anastasio
July 29, 2012
To Marie, Christine, Mike, Michelle and the rest of the Heck/Dobratz family--
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Steve. I remember watching him play sports with my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He is now reunited with his father. They will be there together to watch over you all. God bless you all.
Jeanne(Wheeler)Anastasio
July 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathies go out to Steves' family and friends. We are so sorry for your tragic loss. He will truly be missed by all.
~Joe and Karen Ferreira
Adria
July 29, 2012
Forever in my heart.
Ashley Martella
July 29, 2012
Unspeakable tragedy. Sad beyond description. Such a fine young man with everything to live for. Steve was and always will be a classy guy. His memory will never die. I pray for his Mom, Marie, brother, Mike, fiancee, Michelle, all his relatives and those who knew and loved him, like my sons, Ashley and Justin. May God provide some comfort, somehow in this most difficult time.
Michelle Goering
July 29, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Marie and the family and friends of Steve. Although no words can describe how sorry I am for the pain you are feeling, my thoughts and prayers will be consumed with sorrow for you all through heartbreaking tragedy.
Gary and Charlain Stocking
July 29, 2012
Marie and family,
We were shocked and sadden to hear the news of Steve' s passing. The last we heard he was getting married and we were very happy for you and your family. Life sure has strange turns and it is difficult to understand why things happen. We are praying God gives you and your family strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathy,
Gary and Charlain Stocking
Mike Heck
July 29, 2012
Still seems like a terrible dream to me buddy!I never would have thought this day would happen.The only thing I could think about these past few weeks is my best man speech for your wedding.My stomach had been in knots.Now my mind can't even process what has happened.As an older brother I always tried to protect you and keep you from harms way.I now feel like I have let you down.Im so sorry i wasn't there for you.Things will never ever be normal for me again.I miss you so much already and it has only been a couple of days.The only thing that I can accept about all of this is knowing that you are now with daddy.I sure wish i could have seen your wedding day,but for some reason this day of happiness was shoved to the side for these days,months and years of pain and sorrow..I will think of you every single day for the rest of my life.I cant wait till we meet again Steve.My heart and spirit have been destroyed.Dont be afraid to stop by and pay me a visit from time to time though.Im looking forward to it.I love you so much buddy.Give dad a big hug for me a tell him I love him.Have a PB&J and a big drink ready for me when I get there! I love you sooooooo much.
Mike
Kevin Quintiliano
July 29, 2012
My condolences go out to Marie, Michelle, the city of Meriden, the Moore Medical family, and anyone who was fortunate enough to be touched by the life of Steve Heck. He was a great friend who will truly be missed.
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