John P. Eckert Obituary
In loving memory of John P. Eckert of Kearny, New Jersey, who departed this world on April 5, 2025 at the age of 65. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack and Mary; and his siblings, Joyce, Richard, Steven and Jeanie.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Jo Eckert (Croft); his children, Christina Cox (Steve), John Eckert (Allison), Joseph Eckert (Julianna), Shannon Vail (Drew), Lacey Shaw (Nick) and Luke Ross (Sarah); and his grandchildren, Quinten, Penelope, Presten, Madalyn, Maycie, Titan, Gunner, Ivy Jo, Izzy and Tucker.
Viewing was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM at the Church of the Holy Family (226 Hurffville Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at the Gloucester County Veterans' Memorial Cemetery (240 N Tuckahoe Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094).
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Veterans 101 (https://veterans-101.ueniweb.com) (359 Harding Hwy, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318).
