Obituaries
October 9, 2020

Terry Heckert – West Newton

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Terry Heckert, 64, of West Newton, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. He was born Oct. 4, 1956, son of the late Thomas and Gladys Robertson Heckert. Prior to retirement, he was employed by B.J.R.E.O. Inc. of West Elizabeth. Surviving is a sister, Trena Moore. Terry will also be sadly missed by his dog, Bruiser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Darrell Moore. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME, 901 Vine St., West Newton, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Masks must be worn and social distancing be maintained. The amount of people permitted in the funeral home at one time may be limited. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

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