George H. Eckert, Jr.

george eckert, jr.
CAPTAIN GEORGE HENRY ECKERT, JR. U.S. Navy (retired) (Age 87) of Vienna, VA, and most recently of Potomac Falls, VA, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in his home at Falcons Landing Military Retirement Community. Devoted to his country, church, and family, George was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary (O'Hare) Eckert. He was a devoted father of six—George, Mark ("Scoobie"), Kathleen (Rick) Kennedy, Maggie, Christopher (Kristen), and Mary (Mike) Dyson—and grandfather to Colleen, Mary, John, and Michael Kennedy; Courtney, Brian, and Caroline Eckert; and Max and Meagan Dyson. He was a graduate of St. Peter's University. Family and friends are invited to Captain Eckert’s life celebration at Money and King Funeral Home (171 West Maple Ave., Vienna, VA) on Friday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial and internment at Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Veterans Outdoor Fund, 170 West Shirley Ave., Suite 201, Warrenton, VA 20186.

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