Eric Rutkowski

This original song was sung at Eric's memorial service in Tampa, Florida.

Forever Home

(words & music by C. Denise Young
printed here with the special permission of Denise Young, the composer.)

My loved one that I see is not the person really there,

Your spirit has found its final rest in the Father’s care

And the love you left behind will last a whole life long,

Now that you’re with Jesus,Eric,...

Linda, I think about you daily and I pray for your family.Eric is at peace now. We love you.
Bruce and Nancy(Watson)Sellnow
& Katie Sue Dolen

I'll always remember the curious little boy. The time we were visiting and of course not paying attention. Eric found my Mom's camera and began to take pictures of different items in the house. I remember how my Mom laughed when those pictures were developed. I also remember all of our good times in Erie. Eric was always such a joy. I know that he is in heaven with the angels and that he is with my Mom. Maybe they're taking pictures of us together.
Love, Janet

Linda... We were so sorry to hear from Tom about your tragic loss. We were good friends with Mary Ellen, and we can't help but feel that Eric knew he was going to be joining his Aunt by wearing her rosary. Tom has kept us posted on the family through the years, and this latest tragedy was a real shock. Our hearts are with you, and you will be in our daily prayers.
God Bless You...

Pat and Sue Currier

Lotsa Love from Joe and Mary Beth Watson.

Very much Love to Aunt Linda from your Godchildren Robert & Beth Ann Watson. Also the same from Cloud who loves Aunt Linda very much and Love from Tom and Sue. Your Faith will continue to hold you up. May God continue to be with you.

Eulogy given by his mom at St Hedwig's Church, Erie, Pa on July 25,2003.

My son, Eric John led a very troubled and tormented life since his car accident 9 years ago, but he always had a kind and gentle heart.

He thought nothing of giving a handout of money or cigarettes to someone begging on the street or helping out a friend expecting nothing in return.

Oftentimes, when I came home from work, he had dinner prepared and the house straightened up...

MY SON

My son, my child,
You were the light of my life,
The hope of the future.

My son,my child,
You filled my days with laughter and joy,
With wails and giggles,
And sometimes tears.

My son, my little boy,
You filled my life with wonder.
With sounds of toys and stories, With wants and wishes,
With hopes and dreams.

My son, my young man.
You filled my life with music and...