Daniel H. Eschen

08/19/2005

Daniel H. Eschen, 83, of Sylvan Road died yesterday at Fairview Hospital. Born in New York City on May 7, 1922, son of Louis and Bertha Meyer Eschen, he was educated in New York schools. He graduated from New York University with a degree in engineering and received his master's degree from Illinois Tech in Chicago. He moved to Monterey in 1992 and lived part time in Harbor Beach, Fla. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served as a chief petty officer. Mr. Eschen was president of Eschen Steel & Ironworks in New York City for 44 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the board of directors of Penn Dixie Cement in New York for several years and was involved in teaching with the U.S. Coast Guard. He enjoyed boating and collected nautical books and memorabilia for many years, and was a member of the Titanic and Steamship historical societies. He also was active in the Eastchester Lions Club and was a member of the Masons in New York for many years and treasurer of Kings Point Maritime Museum for 10 years. His first wife, the former Lila Taskel, died Nov. 30, 1995. He and his wife, the former Georgianna Pecorelli, were married June 22, 1996. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Gerrie Flaxman of Hollywood, Fla., and Ellen Eschen and Laurie Marseghlia, both of Brandford, Conn.; a stepdaughter, Nancy Pecorelli of Monterey; a stepson, Randy Pecorelli of Santa Fe, N.M.; two grandsons, and a step-granddaughter. FUNERAL NOTICE -- A graveside service for Daniel H. Eschen, who died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, will be held Monday, Aug. 22, at 10:30 at St. Peter's Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Aug. 20, from 3:30 to 7 at BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy in Dan's memory may be made to Fairview Hospital or to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, c/o the funeral home, 33 South St., Great Barrington, 01230, which is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two grandsons, Andrew and Steven Eschen, and a step-granddaughter, Cristina Temenos.

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