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Erik Geise Obituary

Erik John Geise

AGE: 37 • Louisville, KY

Erik John Geise, 37, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Louisville, KY, where he resided since April. Erik was the beloved son of John and Charlene (McCarthy) Geise, loving dad to Aaron and Emma Geise, spouse of Heather (Bell) Geise and brother of Daryl Geise.

Erik was born June 7, 1976 and lived in Clifton, NJ before moving to Manchester, NJ in 1980 where he lived until he moved to Ohio in 2010.

Erik is survived by his maternal grandparents, Edythe and Jeremiah McCarthy; his godparents, Kevin McCarthy and Barbara Stretch; his aunt, Jo Ann Geise and cousins. Erik was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Anna Mae and John Geise Sr.

Erik graduated from Manchester High School in 1994 and attended the University of Southern California, studying Economics and Film. The Manchester Little League, where he played from Tee Ball to Senior League, was a centerpiece of his childhood. Erik was an avid fisherman, technophile, and loved to travel. He was employed by Cingular and AT&T and was a Global Proposal Manager at Avaya.

Erik passed much too soon but was blessed with so many wonderful friends and will be forever loved and missed by everyone who knew him.

A memorial service to honor Erik and celebrate his life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the children, Aaron and Emma Geise, P.O. Box 634, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

Published by Asbury Park Press from Jul. 11 to Jul. 14, 2013.
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we just celebrated the 4th of July. a time to appreciate the lives we are fortunate to live but also remember people we cared about who are no longer with us. Eric was a good man who is missed by one and all.

jim stretch

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July 5, 2019

August 14, 2013

You were such a great friend to Kristy. She admired your technical ability and loved hanging out with you and Will. We enjoyed your company in our home. May God bless you and your family. We will pray for your family and think back about you in school and smile.

Donna Robinson

August 1, 2013

Wishing I could be at the service. My thoughts and prayers will be with you on that day. Love, Suzie

Carol Sue Robinson

July 17, 2013

So Sorry for your loss.

Terry & Bill Fisher

July 12, 2013

We lived on the same dorm floor freshman year of college and became friends for life. I'll miss you buddy. My heart goes out to your family.

Matt Otoski

July 11, 2013

A Sad Loss Of A Good Man !!!!

Jim Stretch

July 11, 2013

This is lit in memory of such a wonderful man. We are all blessed for having you in our lives.

Yvonne Dubber

July 11, 2013

I will miss you so much. You meant so much to me as well as everyone who knew you. Your legacy will live on through Aaron and Emma, those to beautiful angels will be watched by this wonderful angel. -Love Yvonne

July 11, 2013

We will miss you always!! We will keep your spirit alive through your beautiful children. Rest in peace! Xoxo

Amy Bell

July 11, 2013

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