Lawrence E. Eich, 89, of Rochester died Thursday December 12, 2013 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Anna (Stanko) Eich.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Lawrence and Caroline (Ochs) Eich, he lived in New Hyde Park, NY for many years before moving to Rochester 26 years ago.
He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church.
Mr. Eich was formerly employed as a credit manager for American Chicle Company, which later merged with Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals.
He was a graduate of St. John's University in New York.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing, and his dogs.
He is survived by his wife Anna; and his daughter Linda Arectos of North Truro.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 1-4 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.