Eric "Big E" Philip Troppoli

Eric Troppoli, of Roland, Arkansas passed away late Friday evening in his home, surrounded by family, after a long 15-year battle with Cancer. He was pronounced dead in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Eric was 71 years young. He was born on June 28, 1952 to Patricia and Daniel Troppoli.

He grew up in a large Catholic family and was one of six children. He attended Catholic High School for Boys. He went on to graduate from St. Francis College with his bachelor’s degree. He founded Hospice Equipment Company and worked along side his wife for many years. He had a heart of gold and taught his family the importance of love and laughter. He was an athlete; he loved basketball, football and anything his children and grandchildren were in to. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arkansas Razorbacks; he was always ready to watch a game and hang out with his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Cecilia Troppoli; his wonderful children, Kimberly Willse (Rikki), Erica Bulloch (Victor), Rebecca Turley (Brandon), Patrick Troppoli and Phillip Troppoli (Denise); his beautiful grandchildren, Tristan and Olivia Willse, Victor, Cecilia and Brady Bulloch and Bennett Troppoli; and his siblings, Danielle Arvanitakis (Steve), Jude Troppoli (Suzie), Julia Yeager (David), Danny Troppoli (Gina) and his father Daniel Troppoli.

Eric is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Breen Troppoli and his sister, Mary Beth Bigley.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. With a Funeral Mass on Friday, January 5th, 2024 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Cathedral. A special thanks to Dr. Morgan Sauer and Hospice Home Care for all your support, we couldn’t have done it without you.