Obituary of Walter D. Hedden

Walter D. Hedden, age 89, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Dziokowski) Hedden. Born in Scranton, PA on June 25, 1931, he was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Delesky) Hedden. Mr. Hedden was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, having served honorably aboard the U.S.S. Randolph during the Korean War. Walter earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electronics from the University of Scranton and later earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University, Fairfield. Walter's career as an electrical engineer began at Sperry Gyroscope, where his skills were used on the Polaris Submarines in Groton. He later worked for Sikorsky Aircraft and the last 25 years of his career were spent with Harris Corporation Long Island NY before his retirement as an Electrical Engineer Manager. After his retirement he became a licensed realtor to occupy his spare time. He was proud to serve the Town of Monroe as their Housing Authority Chairman for the past 31 years.

Walt cherished his wife Joan. Married for 63 years their deep love and respect for each other was apparent to everyone who knew them. Their strong ties to their family made them happiest, especially their great nephews, Joshua and Jacob Boehler.

In addition to his beloved wife Joan other survivors include his sister-in-law, Martha DeFazio of PA who he had a great friendship with, his loving niece, Jennifer Boehler and her husband Todd of Hebron, his adored great nephews, Joshua and Jacob Boehler and his brothers, Robert Hedden of NY and Ronald Hedden of PA.

Due to the concerns affecting us all at this time surrounding social gatherings, interment will be held privately for the immediate family. A graveside burial service with military honors at Saint Mary's Cemetery in PA is planned. Contributions in Walter's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give