Newport, Rhode Island
1949 - 2019 (Age 69)
Eric Andrew Stumpo, 69 of Newport and Riverside, RI passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Deborah A. DeMarco, his life partner of 48 years.Born in Newport, RI, a son to the late Doris (Kane) Stumpo and Alfredo Stumpo, and...
Read MoreEric asked me if there was a Garage scene in Dallas, I said , no , it's just a lot of REM wannabees. He said , don't those kids know that stuff is dead ?
John Battles
September 22, 2022 | Other
I only got to hang out with Eric that one time , but he proved to be a very cool person. Plan 9 was no cookie cutter Garage band , Eric stood out from the crowd.
John Battles
September 22, 2020 | Chicago, IL
I met Eric and Deb at the Electric Banana in Pittsburgh PA many moons ago. I had purchased some great 60's 45's from them earlier and now had a chance to see their band, Plan 9. Great people, very friendly. Did not learn
of his passing until I saw his name in the latest issue of "Ugly Things". Take care Deb Robin
Robin Moore
January 06, 2020 | Bridgeville, PA | Friend
I met Eric Stumpo , and the rest of Plan 9 , in Dallas in 1986. The band was playing at Club Dada. It was a sparse turnout as The Red Hot Chili Peppers were playing the same night , to which I said , "SO ?!". Eric asked me if there was a place nearby where the band could get pizza. They were not going to play until they had pizza . You could not even get a hot dog in the Deep Ellum club district in '86 , prior to the proliferation of fancy eateries....
I advised them that there was...
John Battles
December 15, 2019 | Chicago, IL
I just did a Google Search because I had a Plan 9 song stuck in my head and I wanted to send a note to Eric and Deb to tell them both how much the band means to me and how after 35 years or so have passed that they still are a part of my musical life. I listen to their work and enjoy it often. So very sad to find this news when I did my Google search. Deb, I hope this message reaches you with my thoughts of sorrow for your loss and of remembrance of the great happiness that Eric brought to...
Bob Martel (Dark Cellars)
November 14, 2019 | Bolton, MA
Always enjoyed talking to him about our shared interest in classic rock bands and popular culture.Will miss seeing him at Mansfield and Braintree card shows.God bless your infinite soul in Heaven.
Jerry MacDonald
November 11, 2019 | Plymouth, MA
Deb, I'm so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Thinking of you. I'm so glad I was able to be there for the Hall of Fame induction gig - it was amazing! He is an unforgettable guy and I was glad to know him.
xo,
Keri (Florence) Brennan
October 01, 2019
