John H. Eckmeder. Ret.Union Township Police Officer, age 73, of Roselle Park, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 4, 2019. A prayer service will be offered at McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ, on Monday September 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park Union, NJ. The family will receive their friends on Sunday September 8, 2019 from 2-6 PM. John was a police officer with the Union Township Police Department for 28 years, retiring in 2002. Afterward he was the owner of Flowers By Walter in Union. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband for 26 years to Karen Sarica Eckmeder. Devoted father of Joseph Bopp and Edward and his wife Meredith Bopp. Loving grandfather of Nathaniel and Paige Bopp. Dear brother of the late Raymond and Edward Eckmeder. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center 575 Woodland Avenue PO Box 159 Madison, NJ 07940-0159.