Donald G. Hein's Obituary
Donald G. Hein, age 84, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Beebe Healthcare in his wife's loving arms. He was born on February 17, 1932 in Bronx, NY, son of the late Paul and Mary (Pio) Hein.
Mr. Hein graduated from St. Luke's High School in Waldwick, NJ and later attended University of Pittsburgh and Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. From 1952 to 1960, he proudly served in U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Mr. Hein started working for the Wyckoff Public Works as a Road Superintendent from where he retired after 33 dedicated years of service. While residing in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Mr. Hein was a life member and a volunteer fireman for the local fire department and also served as a volunteer policeman. He participated in the Township Planning Board and was a past president of the Wyckoff Lions Club. Mr. Hein received a Senate Resolution set forth by Senator McNamara for his three decades of dedication. After retiring to Lewes, DE, he worked on the head boats at the Fisherman's Wharf something he immensely enjoyed. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7447 in Rehoboth Beach and the American Legion Post #17 in Lewes.
During his leisure time, Mr. Hein loving riding his BMW motorcycle and fishing on the Delaware waters. He was a talented woodworker, who made many beautiful pieces for his family. Mr. Hein also enjoyed taking many trips with his lovely wife, Jackie, to their favorite place the Caribbean island of Martinique. Mr. Hein will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a dear friend by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hein was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Lynette Hein and a sister, Joan Hein-Kern. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 30 years, Jackie Hein; a beautiful daughter, Suzanne Hein-Cottle of Jersey City, NJ; two step daughters: JoAnne Masso and her husband, John, of Laurel, DE and Janet Jones of Sho Low, AZ; a granddaughter, Lauren Cottle and her fiancé, Damien Ross; a brother, Kenneth Paul Hein of Sarasota, FL; and two beautiful miniature black poodles, Amanda and Lily.
Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 11:00 AM, at St. Peter's Cemetery - Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hein's memory to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 464, Lewes, DE 19958.
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FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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