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Robert Eichorn Obituary

Robert Richard Eichorn 1938-2011 NORTH ADAMS Mr. Robert Richard Eichorn, 72, of 22 Classic Ave., North Adams, died suddenly Monday, January 3, 2011 at North Adams Regional Hospital after being stricken earlier at home. He was born in Adams, MA on October 7, 1938, son of Robert F. and Ella Kosche Eichorn. He attended Adams schools and graduated from Adams High School with the class of 1956. Bob was an outstanding athlete and was All-Berkshire and All-Western Mass in three sports. Bob continued his athletic career at UMass-Amherst where he played football, basketball, and baseball until his graduation in 1960. After college, he was signed by the New York Yankees and played minor league baseball on their farm team. Bob was named one of the "Top 50 Athletes" in the history of Berkshire County by The Berkshire Eagle as number 15. He was a veteran of the Navy and later served in the Naval Reserves, retiring as a commander He was last employed by Morrison-Berkshire where he was vice-president of international sales and marketing until his retirement. Before that, he worked at the former James Hunter Machine Co. Bob was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his cats, "Fred" and "Bella". The first love of his life was the former Marie Patricia Canale, who died on January 9, 1991. They were married on June 8, 1963. He later shared his life with Marie Evans, whom he loved dearly. He also leaves two daughters; Kim Champagne, and her husband, Peter, of Brookfield, Conn.and Bonnie Eichorn-Lee, and her husband, Jeff, of Pittsfield; and Marie Evans' daughter, Michelle Rosier and her husband, James, of Dalton; four grandchildren, Devon and Cody Champagne, Matthew Eichorn, and Jordan Rosier; and nieces and nephews. A sister, Susan Eichorn, is deceased. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Bob Eichorn will be Friday January 7, 2011 at 10 a.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams. Burial will be in the spring in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Eichorn Memorial Scholarship in care of the funeral home

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Eichorn

26 Entries

Brian Plouffe

January 24, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Marie, Matt, Michelle,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers over your loss.
Brian Plouffe

John/Carol Kilban

January 21, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Carol & I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We remember how you spoke so highly of him during our get togethers on the Cape. It's those great memories that will get you through these difficult times. We'll be praying for you.
Love to you and Matt,
Carol & John Kilban

January 7, 2011

Bob---I am going to miss your funeral but I will miss you more. Several events from our time on USS HISSEM are burned in my memory. I only wish we seen more of you after but you and Marie at the 40th reunion was worh the wait. My Mary misses you also and remembers fondly being with you then. "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Tom and Mary Mullaney

Roberta Lavalley

January 7, 2011

Bonnie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how much you love him and how much he will be missed. I hope you find solice in your memories. Blessings to you, Mattie and Jeff.

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January 6, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Kim, and family, words are so inadequate at a time like this. We want you to know that our warmest thoughts, and prayers are with you. We share many fond memories, which we will cherish forever! God bless!! Sincerely, Glenn & Sandy Girard & Family Clarksburg, Massachusetts

James S. Zieba

January 6, 2011

To the family and loved ones of Bob Eichorn, I send my sincere condolences. "Ike" always was a fierce competitor as we progressed through the Adams Youth leagues on different teams, and I was privileged to be a teammate of his at Adams Memorial High School in 1955-1956. He truly was one of the greatest all-around athletes in Adams and Berkshire County history. I salute the memory of US Navy Commander Bob Eichorn and will always remember him as the great three-sport athlete he was. May the Almighty God bless and keep his soul, now forever young, and may He grant all of you a healing peace.

MAJ (Retired) Jim Zieba, USA Spec Ops Forces

heather boulger

January 6, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Marie, Matthew, Kim and Family - our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful person and he loved you all so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love and many hugs....Heather and Pat

January 6, 2011

Marie,Bonnie and Family,
I know how much Bob loved you all. He was a wonderful man. He always made me smile when he came to see me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be surely missed. Donna Starsja

Roger Benvenuti

January 5, 2011

To Bob's Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Bob was one of my closest friends and teammate during our junior and senior high school years. He was one of the most talented and dedicated all-around athletes to ever attend Adams High School. Although we seldom saw each other after we graduated from UMass, he was and is a major part of my fond memories of Adams. All of you are in my prayers.

January 5, 2011

Our hearts go out to you the family at this most difficult time. We'll always have fond memories of Bob during our high school years which were the best. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Eileen (Clarke) Keighley

Brenda Hawkins

January 5, 2011

Bonnie,
John and I want to offer you and your family our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers as always. Much love to you. Brenda & John

January 5, 2011

To Bob's Family,
So sorry to hear about Bob's sudden passing. We were classmates and I have many memories of our 'star athlete'. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Carole Brooks Favreau
Sarasota, Florida

sandy

January 4, 2011

marie and bonnie
saddened to hear of your loss. know thoughts and prayers are with you. and memories will be forever.

January 4, 2011

Bonnie sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, your in my prayers. Christine Hamilton

January 4, 2011

To Bob's Family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was a High School classmate of his and remember him well.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Nellie A. (Mendel) Kelley

Linda Carter

January 4, 2011

Bonnie & family

Jack and I are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and how close you were. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jack & Linda Carter

Maribeth Cellana

January 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

South Kent School

January 4, 2011

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With best wishes from your South Kent School family.

January 4, 2011

Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Dinofrio

Antoinette Lentine

January 4, 2011

Bonnie, Marie and Family - Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He is with Jesus now and with you all always.

Marie (Hayer) Ziemlak-Dubis

January 4, 2011

To Bob's Family...I am so sorry for your loss, I was a classmate of Bob's and a very good friend. After High School we went on our separate ways, but will always remember the "good old days". My sincerest sympathy to the entire family.

Joe Cookis

January 4, 2011

Marie and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Please try to focus on the many ,many,good times of the past as you go through this most difficult time in your lives .

Dale and Joe cookis

January 4, 2011

Bonnie I am so sorry for your loss , Bob was a terrific man and I so enjoyed his friendship over the past 20 years he will be missed . My sincerest sympathy to you and your family Jen Segala

Becky Sylvester

January 4, 2011

Bonnie, Kim and family, please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful man and I remember many many fond memories of him growing up. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

January 4, 2011

Bonnie , Matt, Marie and Michelle, We are so sorry for your great loss. May God be your mooring through this difficult time and transform your heavy hearts and grief into sweet, precious memories of the man you all loved. ~Sissy Hamilton

Joyce Wasnewsky

January 4, 2011

Bonnie, Matt, Marie and family, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you, may the wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Mark and Joyce Wasnewsky and family.

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