Corey Richard Eychner

Corey Richard Eychner, 46, of Utica was called home to his heavenly father unexpectedly on November 10, 2016. Corey was born to Richard and Caroline (Scavone) Eychner on Dec. 5, 1969. Corey loved life to the fullest and his smile and laughter could lift the darkest of days. He enjoyed being a father more than anything in the world. Corey attended Utica Free Academy, where Corey ruled the football field on defense. Corey was a very hard worker at Wal-Mart distribution center as a unloader/supervisor, where he received numerous achievement awards. He earned the name THE GENERAL for his hard work and endless dedication to the company. Prior to that he dedicated many years to asbestos removal. Corey had a very close relationship with his uncle Sammy Scavone until he passed at the age of 59. They loved fishing and playing the ponies together. Corey loved the outdoors and spent every second he could enjoying it. Corey took a strong fatherly taking to Levi and spent many years loving him as his poppie. He enjoyed going to turning stone, where he had numerous friends and family that enjoyed his company. Coreys ultimate gifts were his pride and joy, sons, Noah Eychner and Logan Eychner, and a new grandson, Wyatt. His boys were everything to him. Not a single day passed that he wasn't speaking love and memories over them both. Corey was adored by his friends and family. His passion was his 1992 Thunderbird that he restored. Corey is survived by his parents, Richard and Caroline (Scavone) Eychner; his blessed sons, Noah and Logan; a new grandson, Wyatt; the love of his life and fiancé, Julie Anne Gubbins; a paternal grandmother Irene Eychner; a special cousin, Delilah Scavone-Reynolds and Ashley; his little buddy, Levi Renzi; his maternal aunts, Vicky and Helena Scavone, and Yasmine Marion; uncle, Louis Scavone; paternal aunt, Sandy DeMartine; uncles, David and Dennis Eychner; and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Clide Eychner; both maternal grandparents, Samuel and Helen Scavone; his special aunt, Diane Santiago; his beloved uncle, Sammy Scavone; and a cousin, Duamel Michael Scavone. His best buddies since childhood, Donald, Michael, Gerard, Kevin, Jules, Gary, Tomas and his buddy Jimmy, whom passed in January. We would like to thank Stanley for attempting to save Corey's life and getting medical attention as quickly as possible. Thank you St. Elizabeth's Emergency and ICU staff and the police and rescue services. Your dedication and compassion to us throughout was amazing and appreciated. Corey's funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Church with interment to follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., corner of Mohawk St., Utica. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Caroline Eychner to offset funeral expenses. Thank you. I love you all. Be blessed and hold your love ones close. For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.

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