Walter Eick
June 21, 1946 - March 11, 2025
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Walter Eick
Walter Eick entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 11, 2025. Born on June 21, 1946 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of Donald and Helen (Bridgeman) Eick.
After graduating from Barker High School and spending time at Ithaca College, Wally went on to work in his family’s business, Bridgeman Oil. He then continued in the oil business as a dispatcher, first with Gaude Oil and then with Drum Oil and Propane, until his retirement. He developed many lifelong friendships with his co-workers and customers throughout his career.
Wally was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Buffalo Bills. He loved finding new and interesting recipes for Donna to cook for the family for holiday dinners. If he knew someone was going to be alone for the holidays, they were pulling up a chair and enjoying those recipes with his family.
Wally spent the last 39 years and 11 months being not only a student, but a teacher, mentor, and friend to hundreds of people in both the United States and Canada, and always from a humble place of love and tolerance. He was a kind and comforting smile, a compassionate ear, a wealth of knowledge, a calm voice in the storm for so many, and a dedicated friend of Bill W.
His shoes will be impossible to fill. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. If Wally touched your life in any way, or he helped you through a time in your life that you thought was insurmountable, our family’s wish is that you be that person for someone else. Pay forward his love and kindness. Remember him with a smile. Pass that smile along to someone who needs it.
Wally was pre-deceased by his parents, Don and Helen Eick, as well as his in-laws who adored him, Don and Elsa (Ciarfella) Fink. Survived by his loving family Donna (Fink) Eick, Mandy (Matt Reed) Sandolfini, Greg (Suzi) Eick, and Meghan Eick. Cherished Papa to his six grandchildren Jamie Sandolfini Jr., Brenton Sandolfini, Selenah Roman, Isaac Roman, Faith Eick, Jacquelyn Eick, and two great grandchildren Silas Roman and Aylah Townsend. Beloved big brother to Nancy (Noel) Labbe, Barb (René) Blais, and Donna (Jeff) LaHaye, as well as several nieces and nephews. His passing has also left an ache in the heart of countless people that were lucky enough to call him friend.
Friends and family may call from 12-4 on Sunday at Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street, Lockport, with a brief service immediately following. Dinner and fellowship in celebration of Wally’s life will follow at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his name be made to Save the Michaels, an organization dear to him, or the Upstate New York American Diabetes Association.
Wonderful sentiment . . . beautiful!
RIP Sir
Paul Collopy
That’s a truly outstanding obituary and a super picture of Wally too!
So sorry for ur loss Donna hugs my friend
Peace and hugs our friend.
My sincere condolences to Donna and the entire family. You are ALL in my prayers .
having only known Wally for about 8 years i knew him always to be the voice of reason and compassion in all his dealings with everyone. it was an honor to know him and we will miss him .
What a beautiful testament to a wonderful man. So very sorry for your loss. Holding you all in my heart & prayers.
I would like to say that Wally was a man of integrity, honesty, and had alot of love for the human spirit. I had the honor of knowing him for over 32 yrs. My last phone conversation with him was on the afternoon of 3/9/25 on my way home from church in AZ. I feel blessed to have known you my friend. His wisdom and friendship by many others will be missed.
My heart goes out to his family.
Winston
Kind, generous with his time, a listening ear, a mentor in service.
RIP Wally.
Such a beautiful tribute. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
So sorry to hear of Wally passing. His calm, peace and serenity will be missed.
It was a pleasure to know him.
PeggyAnna and Bob Hodgson
May you rest in peace. You were an awesome man. I will remember you fondly. May the gods be with you and usher you across the river.
Sincerest Sympathy to the Family of Wally. May God Comfort You all with His Love in the passing of Your loved one . Such a sad time . Keeping you in My thoughts and prayers . Wally was such a very nice person.
God Bless
Love,
Linda Chaffee Rosenthal
Gasport
He was a friend of Bills and I saw him quite frequently – I’ll never forget his kind voice and gentle presence. TIP Wally❤️
Wally did so many things for so many people. I am forever grateful to have known him.