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Eric Melfi

1960 - 2014

Eric Melfi obituary, 1960-2014, Columbus, OH

BORN

1960

DIED

2014

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Schoedinger Northwest

1740 Zollinger Road

Columbus, Ohio

Eric Melfi Obituary

Melfi Eric Melfi, age 54, of Boaz, Alabama, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 5, 1960 in Columbus. Eric was a 1978 graduate of Whetstone H.S. where he was the city wrestling champion and attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a consultant in garment manufacturing with several companies including Skips Cutting. Eric was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He kept people laughing with his sense of humor and quick wit. He was quite artistic and gifted with his hands. He loved music and his collections, especially his tennis shoes. Eric was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother and will be dearly missed by his family. He will be missed by his loving wife of 14 years, Tona Melfi; daughter, Erica Hasburgh; parents, Dr. Rudy and Pat Melfi; step-son, James Oaks and his daughters, Brooke and Amara; step-daughter, Melinda (Brandon) Starling and their son, Kaleb; brother, Mitch (Debbie) Melfi; sisters, Amy (Michael) Stahr and Nanci (Rob) Stradley and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday, October 6, 2014 from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eric's memory to The James Cancer Hospital, The Office of Development, 660 Ackerman Rd. P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112. Please note Fund #301352 for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2014.

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Pam DeSantis-Rounds

October 7, 2014

Melfi's ~

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Holzer

October 7, 2014

To the Melfi Family, It is with much sadness that I learned of Eric's passing. My childhood is full of wonderful memories of growing up with Eric as a friend. His spirit will live on in our hearts and memories. God Bless you all.

Mitzi Tillem

October 6, 2014

So sorry to hear about Melfi!
He was loved by all.
I was a colleague of his, and used to know him back in the old Precision days.
May his memory always be for a blessing!

Betsy & Jim Hampton

October 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie Nielsen

October 6, 2014

Eric will be deeply miss by everyone whose life he touched. He was a fun loving soul. Always smiling, and what a beautiful smile he had! I will always remember that. Hanging out at Northwest Swim Club. I will have very fond memories. My condolences goes out to your family st this time! My God Bless Eric!!?

Kelley Hagans-Somers

October 6, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Debra Pemberton

October 5, 2014

To the Melfi Family:
My prayers are with you all. I pray for love and peace to fill you as you go through the next few months. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Debbi Pemberton

Tom Greenzalis

October 5, 2014

Mrs.M and family I want to express my condolences on the passing of Eric. I have a feeling my mom is up there keeping Eric in line.

October 5, 2014

To the Melfi Family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Eric. I was a few years behind Eric on the Whetstone wrestling team. He was a great person, and he taught me many things about wrestling. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. --Robert Morgan

Art Early

October 5, 2014

My condolences to the Melfi family. I went to High School with Mitch.

October 4, 2014

Prayer / mediation to Family and Friends.
Diane Calderone (WHS)

Mark Erion

October 4, 2014

Eric will be deeply missed by everyone he touched. I cannot put into words the amount of appreciation and respect he earned from so many through the years. May God bless Eric and Tona's family in their time of need.

Christy Tripp

October 4, 2014

We love you Eric and we will remember you always. GO BUCKS!

Missy Roar

October 4, 2014

Mrs.Melfi and family, so very sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayer. Missy(Davis)Roar class of 93 JVS

cindy paul. ortiz

October 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are for all the family.may the memories of eric remain in your hearts forever. Listen to JOsh GRobans. For Always. Cindy Paul. Ortiz. Lived on olde settler

Jan (Eva) Jenkins

October 4, 2014

Rest In Peace.

Jan Jenkins

Brian, Nicole, Ally & Madison Taylor

October 4, 2014

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Eric personally, but have had the pleasure of knowing his sisters and mother very well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this process. I know this has been a hard battle for all of you. Sending you all love, thoughts, and prayers from Hartville. God Bless you with the strength you need to get through your loss.

Karen Brown-Toland

October 4, 2014

Prayers to the family!

Ginny Gonzalez

October 4, 2014

My Condolences to the family. Losing a love one is always hard and to such a horrible desease its harder. May he rest in peace. GOD Bless the family. Ginny Gonzalez

October 4, 2014

I have very fond memories of Eric growing up across the street from him. The Melfis hold a near and dear place in my heart. I am very sorry for your loss. Love ,Gwennie

October 4, 2014

Dear Melfi's family, I am saddened by the news but I feel he is in a better place with my brother Chris. I will always have fond memories of Eric when we went to Whetsone HS and spending many times over at your house when we were growing up. My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Love you always.

Don Colasurd Jr.

Erin (Hider) Nowilaty

October 4, 2014

I remember Eric running down the halls in Ridgeview Jr. High... always smiling and full of spirit. Seemed everybody just plain liked that kid. He was a good one... and those are always the most missed.

My deepest, deepest sympathies to all that loved him. Prayers for peace.

Jim Smart

October 3, 2014

To the Meldi Family. My deepest condolences on Eric's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of Eric. Heaven got a great one today

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