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Eric N. Shullman

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Eric was my first real friend; we met at Camp Ken-Mont when I was eleven. I liked him because he was obviously smart and very funny. As we were both New Yorkers, the bond that formed that summer evolved into a close city friendship over many years, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood, periods of important decisions and life events. We had great fun. Eric helped foster my interest in jazz (I vividly remember concerts at Town Hall) and classical music, which still bring...

Susie and family,
I read with sadness of the death of Eric. He was delightful to have in my college classes; he had a zest for learning that the students observed in action and at the same time, he never felt the need to "lecture" the "young people" about the past or life. He enjoyed asking questions, debating, and offering occasional quips. I wish he could have taken more of my classes.
With great sympathy,
John G. Selby
Roanoke College

Eric was my first boss at Nabisco, and at my interview with him he had a difficult time understanding why I wanted to go into Marketing, since I had a PhD in Chemistry and I could do so many things in that field. As the interview went south, I desperately looked around his office for an idea to reframe the conversation. I noticed a painting of Ebbets field on the wall, so I asked him if instead of being a chemist, if I had been a major league baseball player, would he have thought of me any...

Susie and family,

It was a sad day when Kathy and I learned of Eric's passing.
He was a great person and friend........and one of the true stars from the Nabisco days.

Ray O'Brien

Dave, Kate and family--so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and all of your family. We are here for you when you need us. Much love, Katherine and Langdon Hample

I had the pleasure of working for Eric for several years at Nabisco and still remember him very fondly. He had a fantastic, wry sense of humor and a very big heart. His love of Mallomars was legendary, but was surely surpassed by his love of his family, of whom he spoke often. From time to time I would bring Eric bagels from NYC, since I lived close to H & H Bagels and commuted out to East Hanover for work. Although I was sad when I heard of his untimely passing, thinking of Eric brought a...

Dearest Susie and Family, I am so saddened to know that you have lost
your wonderful Eric.I know he was quite an accomplished person and from you I know what a great family man he was. You were an amazing care giver for so very long. You know my Daddy
suffered this same disease. You will remain in my heart and in my prayers hoping your many happy memories of him
will sustain you forever. With love,
Lainy Wilhelm

I was always so impressed how Eric was one of the few people who would talk about his family at work and would occasionally bring David and Annie to the office. The love they had for their father was so clear you could almost sense it yourself. So,when I started having children, I asked Eric for some advice. I remember to this day almost word for word what he told me. 'Don't take it for granted, they grow up very fast. This place (Nabisco) will be here forever, but they are only kids for a...

Dear Susie, David and Annie, I'm so sorry for your loss and send prayers and love from Idaho. I enjoyed the times we had together and am grieving Eric's death. With Love, Jean-Pierre Huguenin.

Obituary

Eric's Obituary

Eric N. Shullman, 72, of Roanoke, formerly of Mendham, N.J.,and born in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away on October 27, 2016. He was Phi Beta Kappa at City College of New York, where he received his under graduate degree. He received his MBA at Columbia University. He was most proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a deep appreciation for music, history and art. He also enjoyed baseball throughout his life, beginning in childhood as a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He retired as a vice president at Nabisco.

He is survived by his wife, Susie Shullman; children, David Shullman and wife, Katie, Annie Cooper and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Nate and Josie, Amelia and Graham; brother, Carl Shullman and wife, Carole.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation or the newly established Eric N. Shullman Distinguished Public Lecture Series. Go to https://webapps.es.vt.edu/givingto/vtc/gift  specify donating to the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, and in the comments section note it is for the “VTCRI Eric N. Shullman Distinguished Public Lecture Series”.

The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Oakey’s South Chapel.

 

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