Fredrick N. Eck

Fredrick N. "Rick" Eck, 59, of Honesdale, died Wednesday at Community MedicalCenter. He is survived by his wife of five years, the former Patricia S. "Patti" Seymour. The couple married on Jan. 14, 2006.

Born May 16, 1951, in Scranton, he was the son of Elizabeth Yerkes Eck-Hopler of Honesdale and the late Everett C. Eck. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey School and continued his education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Following college, he became a self-employed accountant in Honesdale. An active member of the community, Rick was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, WEDCO, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Honesdale Planning Partnership. Rick was an avid fisherman. He was a member and former treasurer of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum. He was a member of Trout Unlimited and Cremton Fish Club. Rick was a talented fly-maker and was known for his salmon flies. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son and friend.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jessica Cini and husband, Matthew, Toms River, N.J.; a son, Jonathon Eck, Philadelphia; a brother, Gerald Eck, Honesdale; a sister, Jeanne Neal, Springfield, Mass.; and three stepchildren, Joyce, Timothy and Devon Ritz, all of Honesdale.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jean Blackie. As per his request, cremation will follow at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory. Friends may visit at Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St., Honesdale, on Monday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be made online at www.hesslingfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, 1031 Old Route 17, P.O. 1295, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.