Joseph August Eichinger

July 14, 2017

Joseph August Eichinger, Jr., resident of Island Heights, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2017 while on vacation in St. Maarten. Born in Egg Harbor Township, he attended Montclair State University (Earning Bachelor Degree in Art Education) and Pratt University (Earning Masters in Fine Art). Joseph was a military veteran, having served in the United States Army and the U.S. National Guard. Known affectionally as “Eich” by his students, he taught Art, Art History, and Humanities at Wall Township High School for 32 years. After he retired, he continued to serve his community by devoting his time and talents to the John F. Peto Museum, the Ocean County Arts Guild, and the Premier Theater Company. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking and quilt making. Joseph is survived by his loving husband Dion Victor Fry; his son Jonathan and wife Amy; his cherished grandchildren; his brother John and wife Donna and brother Jeff; his in-laws Sylvia and Victor Fry and sister-in-law Ronel and Susan. He is predeceased by his father and mother Joseph and Jennine Eichinger, and his son Jason. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017, from 4:00-8:00PM at Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753. Condolences can be sent to: www.carmonabolenfh.com . In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to: “Joseph Eichinger Scholarship Trust” 49Columbia Dr. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724