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George Eck Obituary

Eck Sr., George M. George M. Eck, Sr., age 79, beloved husband and sweetheart of Virginia "Ginny" nee Lennon for 54 years. Loving father of George Jr. (Beth), Ginny (John) Gallagher, Mary (Dr. Nathan) Anderson, Patricia (Donald) Witte, Therese (Hon. Thomas) Byrne, Liz (Larry) Kosteck, Tom (Lynn), and Bill (Lisa) Eck. Proud "Papa" of 26: George M. III and Sara Eck; Matt, Mary, Jackie, Katie, and John Gallagher; Martha, Nathan, and Meg Anderson; Thomas and Tricia Witte; Henry, Maggie, Lucy, and Mary Jo Byrne; Bill, Ginny, Joey, and Lizzy Kosteck; Marty, Charlie, and Olivia Eck; Will, Lauren, and Grace Eck. Dear brother of the late Herbert (the late Peg), John Eck, and the late Catherine (William) Keefe. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Sarah (the late George) Lennon, Mary Rose (the late John) Berger, and Joan (James) Creen. Cousin to Joseph, Leo (the late Patricia) and Hon. George (Mary Kay) Morrissey. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Michael Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Founder and president of J & G Construction Co. for 57 years; developed and built homes in Chicago, Oak Lawn, Hegewisch, Calumet City, and Orland Park. Member of the ROMEOS, Ducks Unlimited, Portage Country Club, and member in good standing of Local 130. Current parishioner at St. Michael Parish and former parishioner for 41 years at Most Holy Redeemer Parish. George was truly a role model to everyone and continued to be as he stoically endured the challenges associated with Parkinson's Disease. He was lovingly cared for by his great caregivers, Barbara and Mairead. George's family is grateful to the Palos Community Hospital Home Hospice. Donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children (GSCenter.org) 17314 Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 (708) 335-0020 or Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660, 773-273-4759. www.sheehyfh.com or 708-857-7878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2011.

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Sara Grassi '71

April 8, 2012

Dear Eck Family,
Morgan Park Academy alumni and friends extends our sympathy to you all. May God bless.

Wayne & Nancy (Heimbach) Kuchan

April 26, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 18, 2011

Dear Mrs. Eck, and family

Please accept out deepest sympathy on Mr. Eck's passing. We have so many fond memories of skiing in Steamboat with Mr. Eck and your family. What I admired most about him was his self controlled and mild mannered demeanor.
Please forgive me for not attending the wake or funeral as I found out today April 18th. May the peace of Christ give you and all of your family comfort and understanding during this very difficult time. He will be sorely missed.
Sincerely,

Tom Medema & family (Roger and Shirley's son)

April 18, 2011

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Dear Ginny, I was very sorry to hear about the death of George. He was a very fine man and I enjoyed our short conversation s after Sunday Mass. I did offer Mass for George and the family that God will continue to bless all of you and bring you peace, Fr. Dick Dempsey.

Kris Halper and family

April 17, 2011

Dear Liz and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. He will be greatly missed. Wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kris Halper

April 17, 2011

Liz and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I just found out today, Sunday. I am sorry I missed the visitation and funeral. I wish I would have been able to have been there for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers..please extend our deepest sympathy to your mom and family. Thinking of you all. Again, I am so sorry I didn't find out until today.

Dan Casey

April 16, 2011

To the Eck Family:
Be assured of my prayers and sympathy as you mourn the death of your husband and father. His kindness and friendliness were true blessings to the Casey family over many years, especially to Patti.

April 16, 2011

Dear Ginny, Please know of my prayers for you and your family at this time of your loss. George was truly a great person.
May God bless each of you.
Sister Alice Ann

Mary Roche

April 16, 2011

Dear Ginny and family,
My prayers and sympathy to all of you. I first met George on a ski trip to Aspen. What fun the group had. He was warm and friendly to Ed and me. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Mary Roche

Jim Muting

April 16, 2011

Dear Eck Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. George built our house 54 years ago and we are still here.No one bulit a better house then George Eck. God Bless You.
Sincerely,Jim,Sr and Marge Muting

Kathy Wall

April 15, 2011

Dear Liz, Larry and the Eck Family,
Please know that our family is keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Larry and Kathy Wall & Family

April 15, 2011

Dear Tom,
I know how much you loved and respected your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lynn, the kids and the entire Eck Family.
God Bless,
Tom Healy

Andrew Christophersen

April 15, 2011

To the Eck Family:
My deepest sympathy on the death of Mr. Eck Sr. The entire Eck Family will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen

Jim Ryan

April 15, 2011

Tom and family,

Your dad was a great man! His quiet demeanor and sense of humor will always be remembered and respected.

May all the great memories help you through this tough time.

April 15, 2011

Dear Ginny, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The past few years have been so hard but what wonderful memories fill all your hearts. My prayers from Montana are surrounding you. Judy DeJong Cuff

sandy daggett

April 15, 2011

Dear Therese and Family, I offer my heartfelt sympathy on hearing of your father's death. The loss of one's father is a very deep hurt that heals so slowly. I'll always remember the wonderful evening I spent with your parents and children. What remains most in my mind is watching Henry so lovingly walk with his Grandfather...so tender...so protective. You have a wonderful family! God bless you. Love, Sandy

April 15, 2011

Deepest Sympathy to the Eck family
from
Morgan Park Academy.

April 15, 2011

Ginny and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of George. I knew him many years ago in the construction industry. He was a man to emulate as was confirmed in the very well written article in the Chicago Tribune. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Don Daly

Sister Paulette, RSM

April 14, 2011

My deepest sympathies to all the Eck's...George and all of you are in my prayers. Thank you for think of Misericordia. Sister Paulette

Dorothy Egeland

April 14, 2011

To the Eck children--so sorry to hear of your loss. What a legacy your father left!

Tom Malcolm

April 14, 2011

My (MPA) thoughts and prayers at this time are with your family.

April 14, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Teri Minarczyk

April 14, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cheryl Foote

April 14, 2011

To the Eck Family, We are friends of Billy & Lisa in Steamboat Springs. I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Eck was obviously an incredibly special person and a hero in his family. I only wish I would have been able to meet him in person. Hugs and Prayers to your entire family.

BOB BUCKLEY

April 14, 2011

GEORGE was one of God's noble men. He was parient, Kind, generous and always had time for the younger kids in the old neighborhood. Even the annoying ones. He could hit a softball farther than anyone, except possibly Clyde Tech's Rube. But most of all, he was and will be remewmbered by all of the old Clyde Ave. club as
an exceptional man. I am proud to have known him and to have been among those who shared his company.

BOB BUCKLEY

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