1954
George
2013
George Thomas "Eckie" Eckert
February 11, 1954 — February 11, 2013
George Thomas "Eckie" Eckert, age 59, of Tamaqua, formerly of Pottsville, died unexpectedly Monday, February 11, 2013, in Tamaqua.
A Pottsville High School graduate and member of the PHS football team, Eck owned and operated Roma Pizza in Tamaqua from the early 1970's through the late 1980's. The Roma was more than a pizza shop for many, it was their home during their childhood and teenage years. Eck helped many of the youth throughout the Coal Regions regardless of their lot in life.
After closing the pizza shop, he went to work as a security guard at the Warnersville Home, then took a position in the kitchen at the Mahanoy City Correctional Institution until his recent retirement. He was affectionately known by the inmates as "Big Poppa".
Eck was an avid supporter of all regional sports from youth through high school, he cheered for every color uniform.
Eck held season tickets to Penn State football and the Philadelphia Eagles for many years and supplied half of Schuylkill County with their first ever experience of seeing a big time sporting event.
Although his parents had preceded him in death, and his immediate family had passed on, he was a father, uncle or brother to many he called friend.
With his friend, "Big Joe", he was a deejay with the moniker given to him at his job, "Big Poppa".
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late George "Sparky" and Regina "Dolly" (Feeney) Eckert.
He is also survived by an aunt and cousins, as well as, each and every heart he touched.
Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eckert.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA.
Funeral services: Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 11 o'clock AM from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc.
Friends may call Wednesday evening February, 13, 2013 from 6 to 8:00 PM. and on the morning of services from 10:00 AM until time of services.
Interment will be at Schuylkill Memorial Park in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua High School, Athletic Dept., Stadium Hill, Tamaqua, PA 18252, or Tamaqua Area Little League Assoc. 986 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
A Pottsville High School graduate and member of the PHS football team, Eck owned and operated Roma Pizza in Tamaqua from the early 1970's through the late 1980's. The Roma was more than a pizza shop for many, it was their home during their childhood and teenage years. Eck helped many of the youth throughout the Coal Regions regardless of their lot in life.
After closing the pizza shop, he went to work as a security guard at the Warnersville Home, then took a position in the kitchen at the Mahanoy City Correctional Institution until his recent retirement. He was affectionately known by the inmates as "Big Poppa".
Eck was an avid supporter of all regional sports from youth through high school, he cheered for every color uniform.
Eck held season tickets to Penn State football and the Philadelphia Eagles for many years and supplied half of Schuylkill County with their first ever experience of seeing a big time sporting event.
Although his parents had preceded him in death, and his immediate family had passed on, he was a father, uncle or brother to many he called friend.
With his friend, "Big Joe", he was a deejay with the moniker given to him at his job, "Big Poppa".
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late George "Sparky" and Regina "Dolly" (Feeney) Eckert.
He is also survived by an aunt and cousins, as well as, each and every heart he touched.
Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eckert.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA.
Funeral services: Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 11 o'clock AM from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc.
Friends may call Wednesday evening February, 13, 2013 from 6 to 8:00 PM. and on the morning of services from 10:00 AM until time of services.
Interment will be at Schuylkill Memorial Park in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua High School, Athletic Dept., Stadium Hill, Tamaqua, PA 18252, or Tamaqua Area Little League Assoc. 986 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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