Eric was born on August 17, 1979, the son of Gilberto Ramirez and Blanca I. Nazario. He was a graduate of Deltona High School and had been employed at Wal Mart..
He is survived by his parents, a brother, Persio Genao; a sister, Rose (Brian) Cruz-Segarra; a nephew, Richie Baez; and several aunts and cousins.
A memorial has been established in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.