Richard J. Heckmann

Richard J. Heckmann, age 81, passed away in Westwood, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 14, 2024.

He was preceded by his late wife, Susan P. Heckmann. He is survived by his four children, Gregory Heckmann and his wife, Maura; Kirsten Raymond and her husband, Robert; David Heckmann and his wife, Cynthia; Amy Ripp and her husband, Greg. He is also survived by his grandchildren Mira and Callie Heckmann, Emma, Nathaniel, and Gregory Raymond, Andrew Axelton and his wife Emily, Timothy Heckmann and his wife Marissa, Hayley Heckmann-Larson and her husband D.A. as well as Christopher Heckmann.

Richard was a long-time Norwood resident. Richard loved working as a materials manager for many years, most recently at Honeywell. He was an avid hiker and runner. He climbed many of New Hampshire's beautiful mountains. Richard had a deep love for music. His children fondly remember listening and dancing to his extensive vinyl collection. This collection included many Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elvis, and Queen albums. He passed down his love of music to all of his family. They will always remember and cherish their memories of listening to music with him and traveling to see his favorite bands.

"And all that is now. And all that is gone. And all that's to come. And everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon" Pink Floyd, Eclipse.

A Memorial Service will be held for both Susan and Richard Heckmann in The First Congregational Church, 100 Winter Street, NORWOOD, on Monday July 15, 2024 at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard's memory to the Milford Humane Society, P.O. Box 171, Milford MA 01757 or see www.milfordhumane.org. This shelter is where his beloved cat Mellie was from.