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James G. Eckert, 75, of Mt. Penn, Pa., passed away Monday, January 9th, at his
residence. James was born in Reading, Pa., on September 13, 1941, a son of the late
Catherine L. (Feyrer) and James I. Eckert.
He was a member of St. Paul Roman
Catholic Church Reading, Pa. James worked as a Postal Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. James was an avid sports fan and loved all the Philadelphia sports teams.
James is survived by a sister, Joan, wife of Donald Kriebel, of Mt. Penn, Pa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his brother, Robert.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Reading, Pa., followed by internment at 11:30 a.m. at Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading, Pa.
The family requests donations to St. Paul's Roman
Catholic Church, 151 North 9th Street, Reading, PA 19601.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. Obituary and condolences available at
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Bill
January 12, 2017
Family:
Jimmy was a true professional and goodwill ambassador for the PO. May he rest in peace.
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January 11, 2017
Kriebel family,
Sincere condolences on the death of Jimmy. May your fond memories of him, keep his spirit alive in your hearts.
Dennis and Stephanie
Anthony Stajkowski
January 11, 2017
Sir;
You were always a help in my time w/ the P.O.
God-Speed, Sir!
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