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Donald ECKL Obituary

ECKL - Donald J. August 1, 2011, beloved husband of Henrietta S. "Henny' (nee Krajna) Eckl; loving father of Donna (Mark) Fahey, James (Nancy) Eckl, Janet (Ed) Peterson and Margaret (Steven) Luebbert; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Michael and Patrick Fahey, Andrew and Jeremy Eckl, Lane and Cord Peterson and Daniel Luebbert; dear brother of Arlene (late Robert) Zipp; brother-in-law of Norman (Patricia) Krajna. Relatives and friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., W. Seneca, NY, 828-1846 (same location as Sieck & Mast Funeral Home) and are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at Blessed John XXIII (corner of Arcade and Harlem) at 10:30 AM (please assemble at church). Donald was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean Era. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy made be to Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 3, 2011.

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Mike Shanahan

August 6, 2011

Don, your stature always commanded respect, your wit always produced a laugh, your love always was evident ... and your company will never be forgotten! So long for now, "Papa"!

Jack Echeverria

August 4, 2011

To the entire Eckl Family,

Mr. Eckl was a kind and caring man since I can remember. He always treated me as one of his own grandkids whenever I was with your family. He will be greatly missed. Your family is in my prays.

maureen denecke

August 3, 2011

The Eckl Family

sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all & your families during this time & sending many thoughts & prayers to comfort you. Maureen Denecke

Paula & Mike Verdetto, III

August 3, 2011

Dear Mrs. Eckl, Donna, Jim, Janet & Marge...please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. I have so many memories of Mr. Eckl growing up!! He will be missed by many. Thinking of you all & your families during this time & sending many thoughts & prayers to comfort you. With love & sympathy, Mike & Paula

Tom & Ann Sullivan

August 3, 2011

Dear Donna, Mark and Family

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.

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