Eric Francis Knight

In loving memory of Eric Knight.

Eric Francis Knight, 66, passed away on February 14, 2021. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing.

Eric was born on August 13, 1954 to Frederick and Marcia Knight in New Rochelle, NY. After graduating from Mt. St. Michael Academy, he pursued a BA Degree in Psychology at Mercy College.

Eric had a lifelong passion for comics and graphic art and enjoyed a 30-year career in entertainment and art industry in New York and Los Angeles.

Eric married his wife Halina Maruha in 2004, and they went on to have two children, Nadezhda and Elizabeth. Eric devoted his later years to creating the best life for his beloved family, bringing up his daughters and stepson.

Eric was a great admirer of literature and cinema, with incredible taste and extensive knowledge in both. Music was Eric's second nature. He was a passionate fan of many artists and composers and a skillful musician himself, playing guitar and bass guitar and creating music arrangements. Eric was a gifted storyteller, and all who knew him enjoyed the great narrations of his many life encounters and his most comprehensive and interesting answers on any topic - be it philosophy, science, technology, art, politics, pop culture, and a multitude of other subjects. He loved to travel and explore places off the beaten path. He was a true Mensch, with independent mind and free spirit.

Eric was predeceased by his parents, Frederick Douglass Knight, Jr. and Marcia Barbara Knight. He is survived by his daughters Nadezhda Marcia Knight and Elizabeth Catherine Knight, wife Halina Maruha and stepson Hardzei Perapechka.

Services will be held on March 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Glendale, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for your favorite cause/ charity organization or to your church in Eric's name.