Jeffrey Michael Heckler, age 52, of New Smyrna Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday October 6, 2026. He was born July 23, 1974, in Berwick PA to Thomas George Heckler and Nancy McLaughlin Heckler.

He attended schools in Cincinnati, OH, Charlottesville, VA, Manlius, NY and Annandale, NJ. He graduated from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1997. In his early years, he and friends formed a band and he wrote for his college literary magazine. His career was in customer service for various software companies.

Jeff was active throughout his life and was involved in basketball, lacrosse, and running. He participated in several marathons at Big Sur and others in his later years. He loved watching sports, especially Syracuse men’s basketball and was a supporter of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Jeff enjoyed live music, art, travel, and sharing moments from his long morning walks with people he cared about.

Jeff is survived by his parents, Thomas and Nancy of New Smyrna Beach, his sister, Erin Heckler and her husband of Hamden CT, his brother Kyle Heckler of Paris, France, his daughter Griffin Joy Heckler and son John Thomas Heckler of Florida. Jeff is missed by his extended family and many friends, including his local AA support group.

A funeral Mass will take place December 29, 2026 11:00 am at Our Lady Star of the Sea 4000 S. Atlantic Ave in New Smyrna Beach followed by a Celebration of Life. If you plan to attend, please email hecklernancy90@gmail.com. Those who care to, may honor Jeff by making a charitable donation to doctorswithoutborders.org or savethechildren.org