Robert R. Eckert

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Robert Eckert Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Robert R. Eckert
Start: 2014-01-21T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Miles Grant Country Club

Eckert, Robert R.

Robert R. Eckert, Age 93, of Stuart, FL passed away on January 16, 2014 peacefully at home. Bob was born March 15, 1920 in Binghamton, NY, son of Clarence and Agnes Eckert. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Geane Martin Eckert. Bob served as an Ensign with the US Navy during WWII, and graduated from Yale University in 1946. Primarily living in the Binghamton, New York area, Bob was a newspaper executive for independent newspapers as well as Gannett Co. newspapers (including the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin), the International Herald Tribune in Paris, and the Baltimore News American. After his retirement, he returned to his lifetime passion of theater, becoming an associate producer of "The Summer of '42" off Broadway. Following that endeavor, he invested in several Broadway productions, including the Tony award winning "Memphis". Bob's greatest joy was supporting young artists starting careers in theater with special support for StarStruck Theater in Stuart, FL and the Endicott Performing Arts Center in Endicott, NY (which named their theater after Robert Eckert). His latest investment was in Santino DeAngelo's musical "Another Happy Ending". He had a great love of card games, particularly gin. We will miss his "calm" demeanor at the table and his graciousness in victory or defeat. Bob is survived by his children and their spouses Kathleen (Eckert) Brown and her husband Gary of Yuma, AZ, John M. Eckert and his wife Carolyn of Vernon, CT and David R. Eckert and his wife Julie Feidner of Ellington, CT. He leaves grandchildren, Kendra Eckert and husband Clint Hogan of Melbourne, Australia, Kirin Eckert and Andrew White of Cheshire, CT, Edward Brown and Christopher Brown of Tempe, AZ, Robert E. Eckert of Ellington, CT, Geoffrey Eckert of Vernon, CT and great grandson, Brennan Michael White. He also leaves his longtime friend and companion Joan Zayac. A memorial celebration of Bob Eckert's life will take place at Miles Grant Country Club on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service in Binghamton, NY later in the year at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the EPAC Robert Eckert Scholarship Fund, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY 13760

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Eckert

12 Entries

James Head

February 17, 2014

I was executive editor of Hartford Timeswhen Bob Eckert was publisher. It was wonderful working for him, probably because he had been a newsman first.

Kevin Martin

January 23, 2014

I remember Uncle Bob when we were growing up and he and Aunt Geane lived in Endwell we went to the house to swim. They always knew how to entertain people and treated everyone like they were special.He was a wonderful man who did many great things for the communities he lived in. He will be remembered fondly by all that were fortunate enough to know him. He influenced many peoples lives in the most positive way. He was a wonderful man that will not be forgotten.

Jo Gilbert

January 22, 2014

What a man Uncle Bob was. He was fun and vivacious. I also enjoyed visiting with Bob when I would be in town.

Bev Fassett

January 21, 2014

Kathie,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We were so young when your family lived in Elmira, but I remember him as a very nice man.

My symphathy,
Bev

Mayor John Bertooni

January 21, 2014

Endicott shall always appreciate what Robert Eckert did for us and the culture we will share in forever.His contribution to the Endicott Performing Arts Center is so amazing and helpful to the talent of tomorrow.Thank you to him and Family for such a gift.

Dr Frank and Joyce Gilroy

January 20, 2014

We were saddened to learn of the death of Bob Eckert. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Don Noel

January 20, 2014

It was my privilege to serve as editorial page editor of the Hartford Times during his tenure there as publisher. He and Bob Lucas, then editor of the paper, were a thoughtful, supportive team; he certainly left his mark on me.

Lynda DeLuca

January 19, 2014

"Uncle" Bob has certainly left his mark on this world. His love of music and theater influenced his family, his friends. and the world of theater. He had a talent for not only newspapers but also for the NY stage. His infamous card playing will be remembered as we all had to sit across from him at one time. Laughter, debate, opinion, and passion will always be attached to his name and memory.

Love,
Lynda

John Penird

January 19, 2014

He was truly an amazing man.I will miss his stories of days gone by.He will always be in my thoughts

Lou Ligouri

January 19, 2014

He was a wonderful person. Kind, caring, sharp, knowledgeable, and a wonderful role model for so many people. Bob touched many thousands.. perhaps millions, of people through his work, the theater, and his kind generosity. I will miss him dearly. Prayers for the Eckert family and Joan.

January 19, 2014

Dave and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

Sincerely,
Mary Granato

Jerry & Marge Pollice

January 19, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Bob's family.

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