Martin E. Eich 1957-2024

Marty was born Aug. 2, 1957, in Youngstown, to the late Ruth Finnerty Eich and Frank Eich Jr.

Marty attended St. Charles grade school and graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1976. Marty worked at the Boulevard Tavern for many years. He also worked for Fox Funeral Home, and for the last 20 years, at Allstate Insurance. He was well-liked and maintained many close friendships from all of his places of employment.

Marty enjoyed watching his numerous nieces and nephews play every sport imaginable. He was an avid Notre Dame, SF 49ers and Guardians fan, and always enjoyed tailgating, especially in South Bend, Indiana, and at home on Forest Park Drive. He loved Wednesday night bingo with his cousins and friends at the Petri Club.

Marty is survived by his sisters and brothers, Dianna (Jack) Kennedy, Theresa Helen (Fred) Griffiths, Mary Ruth Reigrut, Peggy (Bill) Mills, Tricia (Tom) Sheridan, Frank (Terri) Eich and Tom (Susan) Eich; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind many cousins and very close friends.

Besides his parents, Marty was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Chuck Reigrut.

Family and friends are invited to visit 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., celebrated by the Very Rev. John Sheridan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Marty may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Eich family.

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