Anthony Englebert Eckstein, Jr.

Anthony E. Eckstein, Jr., age 79, of Abingdon, died on October 21, 2008 at Bayview Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Anthony E. and Bertha E. (Stolof) Eckstein, Sr. and husband of the late Helen V. Eckstein. Mr. Eckstein retired in the 1990's as a lithographer from International Paper Co. and Art Litho. After retirement he went back to work at the Rite Aid Distribution Center full time until 2005. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Perryville American Legion. He loved vacationing, going on cruise ships, spending time at his second home in Arizona, grocery shopping, everyone's pets, but especially spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Mr. Eckstein is survived by his children, Steven A. Eckstein and wife Linda of Orchard Lake, Mich., Mark H. Eckstein and wife Sandy of Perryville, Eric T. Eckstein, Sr. and wife Lisa of Bel Air, and Lyn E. Balaguer and husband Peter of Abingdon; his grandchildren Brian A., Rebecca M., Kristine L., AJ, and Eric T. Eckstein, Jr. and Betsy L. and Amy M. Balaguer. Tony is also survived by a companion Marguerite Palmer. A Memorial Service conducted by Father Smith will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2:00pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary's Church Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 11350 McCormick Rd., Executive Plaza III, Suite 100. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.tarringcargo.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001