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Morton Eckhause

Hampton, Virginia

1935 - 2022

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Morton Eckhause, 87, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at his home on May 25, 2022.Morty was born in New York City on May 17, 1935 to Jack and Rose (Roth) Eckhause. He grew up in the Bronx, graduated from Stuyvesant HS in 1953, and was awarded a scholarship to New York University where he served...

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So sad to learn of Morty´s passing. Deepest condolences to Sarah and family from Bob and from me. I met Morty very soon after I arrived at W&M and when he learned that I had a brother who was an experimental physicist he forgave me for being a sociologist! We served on many committees together and Morty was a tower of wisdom, integrity and wit. He was not only a wonderful colleague but a kind friend. He served his discipline, his department and W&M with unfailing dedication. He personified...

A loss of a wonderful friend and colleague: a gentle, funny and fascinating man, who was always a treat to talk with on myriad topics. A pillar of the W&M community. My condolences to Sarah and all of the family.