William Heckett Sr.
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William A. Heckett Sr. of Mahopac and formerly of Mount Vernon, sadly passed away on July 16 at the age of 88.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1932, to the late Hector J. and Marion (neé Burke) Heckett.
William graduated from Edison High School in Mount Vernon and went on to serve his country in the National Guard protecting our northern borders and earned the rank of sergeant. William joined the Mount Vernon Fire Department in 1956, rising up through the ranks to lieutenant during his 38-year career.
William married the love of his life, Margaret “Peggy” P. Herbert, in 1953 at St. Peter & Paul Church in Mount Vernon. He had always been active in his community, so after their move to Mahopac, Bill joined the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and held many positions including the fire police and board of directors.
Bill is survived by his son, John, and his wife, Noli, of Gaithersburg, Md.; daughter-in-law Carolyn of West Haverstraw; his brother, Robert, of Mahopac; grandsons William III and Phillip; great-grandchildren Dominick and Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret, son William Jr., grandson Stephen and his brothers, John, Thomas, Richard and James.
The family received visitors on July 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 22 at St. John the Evangelist Church, also in Mahopac. Interment followed at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla.
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