Walter Raymond Heckman

Walter was born on August 4, 1944, in Bronx, New York.  His parents were Raymond Heckman and Angelina Zanfardino Heckman.  He was the second of two children.  He lived his life in New York, New Jersey and, Texas. After graduation, he began a career playing baseball followed by a long career in the airline industry. He was married to Annette Bigone on February 12, 1966, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Pelham Bay, New York.  He was an active member of St. Theresa’s, St. Thomas and, St. Martha’s Catholic churches.  He had a strong faith in God and met his future wife while they were attending and volunteering at the Church. Walter was involved in local organizations including Little League and Pony Baseball, High School Baseball, Umpire Associations, and Special Olympics.  He was a coach, umpire, coordinator, and board member. He loved sports, animals, music, trains, community and the love of family and friends.  He was loving, funny, caring, trusting and, a great mentor.  He felt blessed for the opportunity to play baseball, marry a wonderful woman, have children and build a beautiful life. He is preceded in death by: His Wife         Annette Bigone Heckman His Father     Raymond Heckman His Mother     Angelina Zanfardino Heckman   He is survived by:   Sister              Barbara Heckman Neglia Daughter       Pam Heckman Zettlemoyer and husband Kevin Zettlemoyer Son                 Michael Heckman Son                 Eric Heckman and wife Brandy Heckman Six grandchildren:  Kayla, Mathew, Corey, Joseph, Jacob and, Blake Nieces and nephews:  Linda, Maria, Robert and, Ryan As well as many loving family members and friends