Denise Lyn Hecht (nee Malinowski), 68, of Teaneck, NJ since 1987, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Steven Hecht and the proud and loving mother of Ian Hecht. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Malinowski, and her sisters, Joyce Pizzi and Arlene Bremson.
Denise received her Master’s Degree in Education at Kean College and was a teacher at Temple Sinai Nursery School in Tenafly, NJ for over 35 years.
Visiting hours are Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Denise’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.
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I will miss you, Aunt Dee!
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. Rest now in peace my dear friend. I will always cherish the friend that you were to me and will miss you terribly.
Denise, I can hear your voice and remember all the funny times we had together – you and Steve were great blessings to us. We love you and are praying for Steve and Ian.
We will miss your twinkling eyes and your beautiful warm smile. You were always such a joy to be around. We will miss you, Dee. You will be in our hearts forever.
So sorry to hear. Denise was a classmate of mine. May the Lord welcome her with open arms. My sincere condolences to the family.
Dee, my friend of 62 years, I will sorely missed you. I cherish the time I had with you. Rest peacefully, dear friend.
I’ve known Denise since grade school, which is a very long time. She’s always been one of my favorite people, period. Her smile and laugh, wisdom, insight, sense of fairness, and joyful spirit will be sorely missed, but will remain a part of me with me forever. Love you, Denise.
Denise,
Gene and I are so broken hearted to h ear of your passing. No words can describe how deeply bereft we are. You were always such a joyful and optimistic person. We will truly miss you, my dear friend.
Much love,
Kathy and Gene Goundrey
Rest In Peace Denise
Rest in Peace Denise.
Dear Denise – We’re going to miss your warmth , intelligence and humor very much. These last few years with you and your family were meaningful times for us.
Denise, we are going to miss you dearly and will always cherish our times together in NJ, NY and especially in the Aditondacks. We will remember your humor,kindness generosity and smile. Honored to be your friends.