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Irene P. Eckert

1929 - 2021

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Wednesday

July

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue

Huntington Station, New York, United States

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Thursday

July

Funeral Service

9:30 am

Thursday, July 15, 2021

St. Hugh Of Lincoln R. C. Church

21 East 9th. Street

Huntington Station, New York, United States

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St. Patrick's Cemetery

45 Huntington Road

Huntington, New York, United States

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Donations may be made in Irene's name to: CHD Coalition 45 Carey Ave 250 #1 Butler, NJ 07405 https://chdcoalition.org/

Jacqueline Sammarco Scerbinski posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Jacqueline Sammarco Scerbinski Posted Feb 1, 2022 at 7:43 AM

I met Irene as she and my father were born in the same village in Italy, Domanico....we both traveled there many times ,,,As I was so interested in knowing more about her birthplace where my father was born,,I am sure back in time we are realted as Domanico remains a small village....We shared many lunches together and I was able to find out more about our common Italian heritage,,,,I am so sad I did not know she had passed...She told me she enjoyed so much her last trip to Italy a few years ago...Jacqueline Sammarco Scerbinski

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Nancy Freire posted a condolence

Monday, August 30, 2021

So saddened to learn of Irene's passing. My daughter & I will sincerely miss our visits to her. So thankful we had the opportunity to see her in May and plant the flowers she loved to tend to in her yard. She will be missed by all. We consider ourselves blessed for having known her. May she rest in peace. Nancy & Lila Freire

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Howard Blue posted a condolence

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Irene was a friend of more than 40 years. I loved the Washington Post article that Raj wrote about her. But perhaps because I worked longer with her and had a longer friendship, although I think I agreed with everything he wrote, I had a different perspective. Irene Eckert was a character par excellence. Consequently, the late Mike Barbera (who was a good friend of both of ours) and I often razzed her. If there is a heaven and if Mike and Irene are both there (out of respect I suppose I should say since they are both there - for they were both highly principled very good people,) Mike started giving her the business the moment she arrived. And she started giving it back to him immediately. I'm a little reluctant to cite some of the instances that illustrate how Irene was a character. There was a nuance to her behavior and her words which is hard to describe in writing. I will miss her a great deal, miss the personal conversations we had. I will miss exchanging takes about the people whom we both knew - --; and so on Howard Blue Copaketownhistorian@gmail.com

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Giuseppina Riccio lit a candle

Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Irene, I will truly miss you! I will remember all the talks we’ve had. Condolences to Irene’s family. May she rest in peace.

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Therese Nielsen posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Irene was an integral part of the Huntington and Huntington Public Library communities. She shared her joy in, and knowledge of, classic films with staff and patrons alike via her movie discussion programs and could always be counted upon for a pithy insight into one of the mysteries under discussion in our mystery discussion group (the Kiss Me Kill Me gang!) But, most of all, Irene relished life and her wonderful relationships with friends and family. We will certainly miss Irene here at the library and thank her family for sharing her with us over the years! We wish you all peace and comfort in the days to come and hope that, as time goes by, memories of Irene's enthusiasm and personality bring a smile to your face. Therese Purcell Nielsen Huntington Public Library

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Patricia M Summers posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Irene and I remained friends long after retirement, sharing a pride and love for all things Italian. She generously shared her knowledge of Italian films and culture with the Sons of Italy lodges, inspiring us, reminiscing, telling fabulous stories. She will be truly missed. RIP, bella - ti vogliamo bene.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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Bentley James posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Grandma, I miss you so much!! I will never forget when you told me I should go in the FBI, because of all the questions I ask people, lol!! I am really, really going to miss our phone calls and coming to visit you!! Love you and miss you so, so much!!!

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Renee McGloin lit a candle

Monday, July 12, 2021

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I admired Irene’s love for life, to experience all life had to offer but most of all I admired her fight to never give up! She was definitely an inspiration! She will be Greatly missed but never forgotten! ❤️

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Anne Whooley lit a candle

Monday, July 12, 2021

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As a colleague of Irene’s for many years at NHS! There were many laughs and smiles but nothing was more important to her than her students! Irene had a huge heart! Her legacy will be for us to live life to the fullest and laugh!

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Fran Killelea posted a condolence

Monday, July 12, 2021

As a colleague and as a friend, Irene was an inspiration. For her zest for life, for her instant connection with others, for her love of learning and of adventure, for her good will, and for her indomitable spirit and fearlessness - about everything. And for her voice, which could penetrate walls - "Fran, why don't you come to my movies??!" She is irreplaceable. I am truly sorry that we have lost her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

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I love and miss you very much Mom, my first friend, my best friend!! I was truly BLESSED that God chose you to be my Mother. There is a huge gapping hole in my heart, but I am comforted knowing that my beloved husband and your adoring son in law welcomed you with open arms into heaven. I will make you both proud as I continue this journey on earth without the both of you! All my love till we meet again, your loving daughter, Michelle “Mickey”

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Eileen Gross lit a candle

Saturday, July 10, 2021

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I worked with Irene at Northport HS in the social studies department. She was such a sweet and funny lady. I will always remember her funny stories and her talking about all the places she had been. Irene you definitely earned your place in heaven. May you RIP. My deepest sympathies to your family. Eileen Gross

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Lois Elsinger lit a candle

Saturday, July 10, 2021

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Irene..for all the years we spent together at Northport High School your fun loving smile I will always remember. My deepest sympathy to the family I'm sure you will be in charge of the angels in heaven..fondly, Lois

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