Patricia (Patti) Carolan Eck died suddenly on June 6, 2017. Her husband of 66 years, Robert (Bob) Eck, was by her side holding her hand when she passed.

Patti was the daughter of George and Mila Carolan of Winnetka, IL. She attended Country Day School and graduated from Northwestern University with a BS SP in 1951. During those years she helped entertain the troops at Great Lakes Navel Station with her operatic voice. She met her husband, Bob, at Northwestern and they married in 1951, during Bob's service in the Korean War. The Ecks moved back to Winnetka where Patti raised her two children. She was an active member of the Chicago Junior League, a board member of the Benton House, and involved in numerous charitable organizations over the years. The Ecks bought a winter home in Martin County in 1984, where Patti continued her Junior League involvement, sang in the church choir at Holy Redeemer and later became an usher. She was an avid golf and bridge player. Patti, along with Bob, enjoyed an active social life and found great joy in entertaining and spending time with their family and friends.

Patti was generous at heart and known for taking the time to genuinely get to know and appreciate those who were blessed to come into her life. She was a patient and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Being with her family and celebrating the milestones of her children, grandchildrens' and great grandchildrens' lives brought her the most joy.

Patti is survived by her daughter, Caran Page, of Marblehead, MA; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tina Eck, of Syracuse, NY; her sister and brother-in-law, Mila and Bill Stenson; her granddaughter, Jennifer Hughes, and her husband Ian; her granddaughter, Carrie Page; her granddaughter, Melanie Neagley and her husband Matt; her grandson, Joe Latocha, and his wife Heather; and her great grandchildren, Ethan and Ellie Hughes, and Sara Neagley. She is also remembered by her loving extended family and wonderful friends.

There will be viewing hour on June 10, 2017, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Forest Hills Funeral Home, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City. The memorial mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Patti's life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Patti's name to St Judes, one of her favorite organizations.

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