Obituary of Patrick D. Eckman

Patrick D. Eckman, age 43, of Millville, NJ and formerly of Millerton, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August, 5, 2007 at home. Born on March 15, 1964 in Blossburg, PA , he was the son of Robert L. and Mary Anne (Spencer) Eckman of Lawrenceville, PA. Patrick was married to Amy (Storch) Eckman of Pine City, NY. Patrick was employed as a mechanic by Alcan Industries in Millville, NJ, and was a U.S. Naval veteran achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. He was a 1982 graduate of Williamson Jr./Sr. High School, former member of the Millerton Volunteer Fire Department, Cub Pack 68 and the Millerton Little League. He enjoyed scuba diving, 4 wheelers, hunting, fishing, camping on his parents land and cooking. In addition to his parents and his wife, Patrick is survived by two daughters, Erika Chelsea and MaKenzie Renee Eckman of Pine City, NY; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Penny Eckman of Tioga, PA, Michael and Diane Eckman of Lawrenceville, PA; a sister, Deborah Eckman of Albuquerque, NM; one niece, Rachel Eckman-Knapp, one nephew, Michael R. Eckman, and one great niece, Caitlyn Knapp. A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, with the Rev. Jacek Bailkowski officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for his daughters, Erika Chelsea and MaKenzie Renee Eckman, c/o First Heritage Federal Credit Union, 1100 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY 14901. wwwbuckheitfcandcrematory.com