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Paul Eckenrode Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Paul W. Eckenrode and Margaret O'Malley Eckenrode Regan and stepson of Jack F. Regan, he was a member of St. Paul's Church, a graduate of St. Paul's School, Scranton Central High School, class of 1972, and Lackawanna Junior College. He was employed by the Single Tax Office. He was a lifetime avid fan of the New York Yankees and Notre Dame football.
Paul was a wonderful brother and was deeply loved by his brothers and sister. He and his family were inseparable. Paul was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews, and loved being with them to share in much laughter from his great stories and jokes. Paul shared a special bond with his aunt, Mary McNamara, as he was her caregiver for the past several years. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and co-workers.
Paul died surrounded by his loving brothers, sister and sisters-in-law.
Surviving are a sister, Karen Grzywacz and husband, Jerry, Mount Pocono; three brothers, Bill Eckenrode and wife, Jan, Scranton; Kevin Eckenrode and wife, Melanie, Scranton; and Tim Regan and wife, Cathy, Dunmore; 16 nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and great-nephews; and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Tim Grzywacz; aunts and uncles.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Penn Avenue. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
Friends may call today, 4 to 8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Eckenrode
October 7, 2010
Dear Karen, Kevin, Timmy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Paul. We remember him full of laughter, daring, fun and and wonderful friend. Ann Marie Brojack (Lake Quinn)
October 7, 2010
Dear Karen, Bill, Kevin, Tim, and MARY,
I'm struggling to find adequate words to tell you how sad I am over the death of your dear brother, Paul.
I never had the opportunity to meet Paul, but I felt I always knew him. He was just that kind of person. Once you spoke to him (which we did many times via phone), you felt you knew him forever. And, of course, my beautiful sister-in-law, Mary McNamara, adored him. Over the years she would tell me how wonderful her Paul was. Her heart has to be so sad also.
Paul suffered so much that without a doubt, he is with God right now. He HAS to be. Yes, I will be praying for the repose of his soul, but since I do believe he is in heaven, I am going to pray TO him also. What an intercessor we have!
Even with all our sorrow, we know that Paul has simply passed on to another life--one without illness. To think Paul is with the Lord! How comforting!
Again, how often we have heard, "Our loss is their gain," but nonetheless, that loss is painful.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your wonderful brother whom I really felt I knew.
God bless all of you.
Mary's sister-in-law,
Irene McNamara
Gary DiBileo
October 6, 2010
Dear Eckenrode Family, Please accept my belated condolences on Paul's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry I was unable to be there personally.
Joe Tyrrell
October 6, 2010
Karen, Bill, Kevin & Tim
Got the news about Paul from my brother Bill. I'll remember always the football games with Paul at Eckers' field, the softball games at the pole yard, the weeks spent at Lake Quinn, and the shenanigans aplenty at the Grey House. RIP Paul
Joe Tyrrell
Richie Nolan
October 5, 2010
Dear Karen,Bill,kevin and Tim
Im so sorry to hear about Paul. I will always remember the time we all shared as well as those visits Paul and I had together in California. He truly was a gentle giant and even in my sorrow I smile at the mere mention of his name. My prayers and thoughts are with you all
Love Your Cousin Richie
Kitty Nolan
October 5, 2010
Dear Paul
you had many vacations with us over the years in all different locations, leaving us with lots of great memories, you will always be with us in our hearts and prayers love to all Aunt Kitty
Anthony Cerminaro
October 5, 2010
So sorry to hear about Paul passing. He was a great guy, funny, warm, sincere. We will miss him. Take care. God bless.
Pat White
October 5, 2010
Bill, Karen, and Kevin,
Sorry to read about Paul's passing. We had a great time growing up with all of you in Green Ridge, playing ball in the "field" and the "Pole Yard." Paul always had a smile on his face no matter what was going on. We will remember him in our prayers.
Pat and John White
C.J. McHugh
October 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn
October 4, 2010
Dear Paul,
I was so shocked and saddened when I heard of your passing. You were one of the funniest people I ever met. What a sense of humor! I am truly sorry I didn't get a chance to tell you what a great guy I thought you were; I know you can hear me now. I will always remember the good times we had back in the day...and that is how I will always remember you; laughing, happy and surrounded by friends. I know how much you loved your family and how they adored you, how could you not? Paul, my friend, you will never be forgotten; till we meet again R.I.P ?
October 4, 2010
Sure am gonna miss that laugh of yours Paul. Your loving cousin Susan.
JoAnn McDonnell O'Malley
October 4, 2010
Although I have not seen Paul since we graduated from central I will always remember him for his humor and the ability to make people laugh. God bless him and his family.
October 4, 2010
Words cant convey my sorrow for what could have been - Paul will always be a part of my heart, my soul and my history. My deepest sympathies to his family who loved him, held his hand and was there for him all these years. We do know he will make heaven laugh today -All my love Paul - Sharon Staff (Eckenrode)
October 4, 2010
Paul
I will love you and miss you forever.
Your sister Karen
Jim Cimino
October 4, 2010
May God comfort the loved ones of Paul Eckenrode, a great man who will be dearly missed.
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