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Thomas Hecker Obituary
Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Anna (Dugan) and Thomas Hecker Senior.
Tom grew up in Langhorne and was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Egan High School. A graduate of La Salle University, Tom went on to obtain his law degree from Villanova University. He was a partner at Begley, Carlin, & Mandio LLP which he joined in 1978 and went on to have a successful career.
Tom married the love of his life, Carol Parker, on June 14th 1969. They celebrated fifty years of marriage. Their love story was one for the books.
Tom is the loving father of Thomas Hecker lll (Janella) and Kelly Boell (Dave). He is the brother to Anne McGonigal (Jim) and Kathy Mebs (Larry).
Tom was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Michelle Hecker Camps.
He was a man of devout faith and Tom volunteered at his church as a lector and as a Eucharistic Minister visiting the homebound. Tom had a zest for life which was often expressed through the twinkle in his eyes. He cherished his family and friends and loved to socialize and connect with them over a meal and a good bottle of wine. He was notorious for his Eagles Sunday football parties and even created bleachers in his house for game days. Tom was also a beer and golf enthusiast. You could often find Tom in the summer at this beach house. He lived by the motto, "Smile you're in Sea Isle."
He was looking forward to retirement to spend more time with his grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Sophia, Henry, Marissa, Anna, Alyssa, and Luke.
Family and friends are invited to call at St. Francis Cabrini Church 325 S Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
Tom was an active participant and supporter of the Middletown Community Foundation. His family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to Middletown Community Foundation at P.O. Box 1128, Langhorne, PA 19047 or donations can be made online at mcfoundation.org.
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Stephen Ellis
March 21, 2020
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morris steinberg
December 4, 2019
Dear Carol, on behalf of Fairless Hills Garden Center and the Steinberg family we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. It was my honor to work with Tom as he represented us with various zoning and development issues over the past 20+ years. By all accounts he was a legend in his field and will sorely be missed by all. He lives on in our hearts. -Morris Steinberg
Caroline Edwards
December 4, 2019
Dear Hecker Family - My deepest sympathies on the loss of Tom. I knew Tom as a fellow Bucks County attorney. Tom was so knowledgeable, always professional, and always had a twinkle in his eye and a way of seeing the forest for the trees. He was a man of integrity. I will personally miss working with him. Your loss is a loss for the legal profession as well.
Ginger Gannon
December 3, 2019
Dear Carol,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. He fought a courageous battle for himself and his loving family. He is with you all now in a different way. The best thing is he is no longer in pain but in the arms of God. My prayers are with you at this hard time.
Herbert Sudfeld
December 3, 2019
I have known Tom professionally and as a friend for over 40 years. He always had a smile and good word to say. He gave advice freely and without looking for something in return. He will be missed by the legal community, his clients and of course his friends. My sincerest condolences to Carol and family.
Tish Buccello
December 3, 2019
Carol, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. The earth has lost a beautiful human being with Tom's passing. I am so glad we got to reconnect over the past couple years, if even for a short time, to see how your love and support of each other had grown to endless heights even through the hardest of times with losing your daughter and caregiving for Theresa. He is with Michelle now but will live on forever in your beautiful family and your heart. Stay strong..."God only gives us what we can handle" He knows you are an exceptional woman and will carry on for those he left behind!
Mary Frances Hockstein
December 3, 2019
Dear Carol, So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a great human being. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Frances (Drummond) Hockstein.
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