Eckert, Richard J.
Eckert, Richard J. age 74 of Frankford Twp., NJ passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18th, 2017 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA he has resided in Frankford Twp. many years.
Son of the late Fassett and Irene Eckert, Richard proudly served in the United States Army 101st Airborne from 1960 until 1964. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, Richard will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday April 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Frankford Plains Cemetery Plains Rd. Frankford Twp., NJ. In lieu of flowers memorials in Richard’s memory may be made to either the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice www.karenannquinlanhospice.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. Arrangements and online condolences through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com
