Eric Alfred Neumann

Eric Neumann Obituary

Liberty, NY - Eric Alfred Neumann, a technician for Combined Energy Services in Monticello, died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at his home in Liberty. He was 59. The son of the late Eric H. Neumann and Esther Buynar Bass Neumann, he was born April 29, 1948 in San Diego, Calif. Eric was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam from 1968-1969, with Company C 2nd Battalion 5th Cavalry, First Air Cavalry where he earned three Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. He was also a member of the 5th US Cavalry Association, the Disabled American Veterans and a life member of the Clarence Hoyt VFW Post in Liberty. He is survived by: his wife, Ellen Ann Kreiter Neumann, at home; two daughters, Geri Neumann & her husband, Craig Duffy, of Liberty, and Barbi Neumann-Marty & her husband, Daniel, of Parksville; his grandchildren: EllenRose & Erin Duffy of Liberty and Dianna & Sofia Marty of Parksville; a sister, Pamela Neumann Murphy & her husband, Thomas, of Callicoon; an aunt, Estelle Buynar of Nyack; an uncle: Alfred Buynar of Virginia; his mother-in-law, Alice Dillon Kreiter; sisters-in-law, Margaret Kreiter Lindstadt and Kathleen Kreiter; and a brother-in-law, Peter Kreiter, all of Monticello; nephews: Kevin Murphy, Edward Lindstadt, Keith Restrepo & Kyle Kreiter; nieces: Kim Murphy and Suzanne Lindstadt; his beloved pet Boober, at home; and his brothers of the C 2/5 and the Obernburg Militia. A family statement reads: All gave some. Eric gave all. Visitation will be held (today) Monday, November 12 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 13 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Sullivan Co. Veterans Cemetery in Liberty. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com or 845-794-4141

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Nov. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Neumann

6 Entries

Ken & Sharon Duffy

November 19, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Pamela Curry

November 14, 2007

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Eric but want to send my deepest sympathy out to his family. I know from talking with his wife Ellen they have been battling his illness for quite sometime. Never giving up hope and never giving up on faith. My prayer's are with the family and I'm saddened to hear of such loss. May he rest in peace and take their love with him to a better place with no more sorrow and no more pain. The world lost a man who fought for his country, loved his family and honored his friend's. His time on this earth was a blessing and I'm so sorry that his time here was taken too soon. May his family feel the warmth of his love for eternity.

Linda Allen

November 13, 2007

I will always remember the summer Kathy and I stayedwith Eric and Ellen. It was a summer to remember..

Michael O'Brien

November 12, 2007

I worked with Eric for 11 years at Combined Energy Services. He was such a pleasent and helpful person. He never had an angry word for anyone or anything. I guess heaven needed another good soul up there, and it got one. He will surely be missed. I wish I could be there to offer my condolences. The Nuemann family lost a great Patriach, Husband, Father and Grandfather and most of all a friend. I will miss you Eric. I hope someone in heaven teaches you to play better golf.

Red & Donna Donovan

November 12, 2007

Ellen and family; We are so sorry for Eric's passing! May the memories that you share comfort you at this tragic time and always.

Heather Gibson

November 12, 2007

I met Eric, at CES, where I worked and where he was a tech with my Father, Leo. Eric always was a kind man and gave everyone a Hello and a smile. He was the type of guy who would go out of his way for a call, and never complained. He's probably most remembered by me for the pictures he took at every CES Holiday Party.
Not a surprise to me that capturing moments of Joy would be one of his favorite things to do.
I was touched this past Summer at Francis Curry Day where I witnessed him receiving the folded US Flag, and was honored for his noble acts of courage. I spoke to him that day and he said although he was sick, he was hanging in there, enjoyed staying home and being with his family.
I think of how blessed he and his family are to have recognized and honored him while he was still alive.
So many great heros are not honored until death.
I am sooo sorry for the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.
Please find peace knowing that Eric touched so many lives with his simple acts of kindness; not to mention his great acts of courage.

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