Eric was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 15, 1939. His early life, much like his later life, was filled with mischief and fun, laughter and joy, good times that served to provide him with years of warm, happy memories. These were shared with his family, and especially his siblings, whom he loved dearly.
In September 1964, Eric wedded Elizabeth Lester in an arranged marriage. The couple had four children, and Eric and Elizabeth struggled to make a good life for their family. In the 1980s, in an effort to better their fortunes, they decided to immigrate to the United States, settling in New York City. Shortly after their arrival in Manhattan, however, their daughter, Jacqueline, tragically died at age 24 from brain cancer. It was a devastating blow, but the family persevered and, over time, was able to succeed in their adopted country.
Eric got a job as an air conditioning mechanic at Columbia University, where during his 22-plus years he befriended many people and touched many lives. He retired in 2011, opting to travel the world and dedicate his time to those he loved so much. He visited family and friends everywhere, roaming to Australia, Pakistan, Germany, Canada, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, Trinidad, St. Maarten, Italy and Norway. Eric had a passion for travel, and an equal passion for food. Vacations with family were his biggest source of joy, however. The only thing he loved more was to see everyone happy.
Eric is survived by his wife Elizabeth and their three children: Ivan, Jasmine and Andric.
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