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Dorothy D Eckert

May 2, 1922 ~ February 25, 2009 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Dorothy Eckert Obituary

Dorothy D. (Fennelly) Eckert, 86, of Norristown, PA on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Born in Norristown, PA, May 2, 1922, she was the wife of John F. Eckert and daughter of the late Edward and Cahterine (Sauscerman) Fennelly. A graduate of Norristown HS, she was an over 30 yr. volunteer with the former St. Patrick's School library, and along with her husband served in various other capacities with the school and church. She was also a supervisor with Bell Telephone Co leaving to raise her family. In addition to her husband of over 62 years, she is survived by 5 children: Paul Eckert, of Collingswood, NJ; Gregory (Kathleen) Eckert, of Ft. Collins, CO; Mary Ann Brown, of Swarthmore, PA; Susan Foley, of Littlestown, PA; Louise Eckert, of Norristown, PA; 6 grandchildren: Lauren & Carey Brown; Daniel & Kathleen Folwy, and Gareth & Hadden Eckert. 2 sisters: Catherine McCabe, of Norristown, PA and Eleanor Kennedy, of Harleysville., PA.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son John Eckert in 1997, and 4 siblings: Mary Kehoe, Leo, Raymond and John Fennelly. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 9 - 9:50 am at St. Patrick's Church, 714 Dekalb St., Norristown, PA. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dekalb Pike, E. Norriton Twp., PA. The family would appreciate Mass Cards and/or donations to St. Patrick's Church, at the above address

Funeral Home:
Caramenico Funeral Home
403 E Main St
Norristown, PA
US 19401
Events

Cemetery

Saturday, February 28, 2009
11:15AM
St. Patrick's Cemetery
2400 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Phone: 610-272-4385

Visitation

Saturday, February 28, 2009
9:00AM - 9:45AM
St. Patrick's Church
714 Dekalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-272-1408

Service

Saturday, February 28, 2009
10:00AM
St. Patrick's Church
714 Dekalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-272-1408

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