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Ron Bergeron
June 8, 2020
Eric was one of the funniest guys I ever met. He was fast with good humor. His mind was astonishingly quick and lively. I worked with him at Raytheon West Andover during the 70's. He was an example of the type of person I still strive to be. He was very intelligent and witty. He may have been a genius. My life is better from knowing him. At only 60 years old, it is true that the good die young. As I write this I cannot stop crying. The world has lost one of the greatest guys that ever lived. He talked about being a monster in a theater production and demonstrated the character at work, much to the delight of all. Goodbye my friend, you were a very special person.
ted bogle
December 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Tim and Diane.
Eric is the 1/2 brother that I never met. After reading all these messages, I am convinced it was/is my loss.
I would love to hear from either Tim or Diane.
Ted Bogle
May 30, 2010
On this day, for all those many years, I thanked you for your bravery, your humanity and your sacrifice but most of all for coming home. Thank you once again.
Love. Always.
Virginia
Joe Flaherty
March 12, 2010
“We were soldiers once, and young” I have so many fond memories of Eric from the Quincy Community Theater days. We were both Vietnam combat vets who didn’t have a care in the world because we made it home. I can still hear him laugh and feel the pain in my stomach from laughing with him. What a sense of humor. He saw the best in everything and everybody. My deepest sympathies to Eric’s family. Eric was one of a kind and I regret not reaching out over the years to rekindle a great friendship. God Bless you brother.
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Tim Bogle
February 14, 2010
I would like to thank everyone for their extremely kind words and great memories. My father was certainly one of a kind. His humor and love of life will be something I WILL carry with me and use to my fullest. Along with everyone else, I miss him and am just glad I told him I loved him the last time I saw him. Thank you everyone. -I love you Dad- Hoorah!
Nanci Myers
February 9, 2010
Dear Diane,
I was so saddened to hear of Eric's passing. He was always larger than life to me. The last time I saw him was at my mother's viewing over 13 years ago and I was so touched that he came. My mother loved him so much. I have so many memories going all the way back to Camp Hayward and Burgess and running races (shirts and skins) around Spectacle Pond. Moving from a stark YMCA camp with only screens (remember how cold August nights could be?),bunkbeds and a long walk to the bathhouse to seeing how the other half lived at Lakeridge Manor--cabins with 4 bedrooms, a foyer with a stone fireplace and 4 bedrooms and bathrooms.
What fun to have all been staff brats back then. The one picture posted showing Eric dancing made me laugh--thinking of him doing the Temptation Shuffle in the Lodge!
Diane, I'm so sad for you and have been thinking of you often. I would love to hear from you and catch up. When you feel up to it, please call me.
Love,
Nanci (Whitcomb) Myers
February 3, 2010
I knew Eric in Sydney Australia in about 1971, when he was serving in Vietnam. He was very dear to me then, and has remained in my heart. I am grieved to know that my Head Beagle has left us.
Pat, his Sarsparillo Goat
Eric & Marilyn dancing May 2009
January 28, 2010
October 2008
January 28, 2010
Christmas Eve 2009 (Lee Ann & Eric)
January 28, 2010
Erin McKenna
January 28, 2010
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Eric's passing. My mother (Lee Ann) dated Eric for the last 2 years and he was a part of our family. We enjoyed his sense of humor, gentleness, and his great dancing skills. My sister Marilyn especially enjoyed Eric's caring ways and their talks about football. We were so devastated to read about his death the night before last. My mother had trouble reaching him and never ever imagined that he had passed on. My entire family sends our condolences and will pay our respects to Eric at his final resting place this weekend. I will post some of the recent pics we have of Eric. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The world has lost a great man. Take Care
January 27, 2010
When visiting my son John Hamilton and wife Pam I had the pleasure of meeting their friend Eric.My australian sense of humour struck a chord with him and i would have been glad to take him back to australia as a great representative of his country. Sad to hear of his untimely departure.
Don Hamilton. Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
Bill and Nancy Brumley
January 26, 2010
Timothy and Diane,
I know your father and your brother is your hero. He is my hero, too. I served with Eric in the Reconnaissance Platoon of 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, Americal Division during 1970 in Vietnam. When I was given command of the Recon Platoon and when I met the few members of the platoon for the first time, Eric stepped forward in his camouflage jungle fatigues and his floppy bush hat and shook my hand, looked me in the eyes, and said to me, “I’m going to be your body guard.” Those words are a summary of who Eric Bogle is. Eric and the men of the Recon Platoon were a fearless little group. They lived on the edge of life. Sometimes in certain remote locations and situations, a long term goal was to make it through the day and see tomorrow. Eric was a great story teller. He had some of the greatest and funniest stories, and when he told them, everyone around him would be crying tears of joy because he or she was laughing so hard. Always, the best part of his stories was his actual telling of the stories-not always the stories. This happened again at the Recon reunion last year. Every man and woman in attendance got to hug each other and say “I love you” at the end of the reunion. That was our last good bye to Eric. Today, we of Recon, your family and all of those lucky enough to know Eric are crying tears of sorrow with you because we miss him just as you miss him.
January 26, 2010
Timothy and Diane,
I know your father and your brother is your hero. He is my hero, too. I served with Eric in the Reconnaissance Platoon of 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, Americal Division during 1970 in Vietnam. When I was given command of the Recon Platoon and when I met the few members of the platoon for the first time, Eric stepped forward in his camouflage jungle fatigues and his floppy bush hat and shook my hand, looked me in the eyes, and said to me, “I’m going to be your body guard.” Those words are a summary of who Eric Bogle is. Eric and the men of the Recon Platoon were a fearless little group. They lived on the edge of life. Sometimes in certain remote locations and situations, a long term goal was to make it through the day and see tomorrow. Eric was a great story teller. He had some of the greatest and funniest stories, and when he told them, everyone around him would be crying tears of joy because he or she was laughing so hard. Always, the best part of his stories was his actual telling of the stories-not always the stories. This happened again at the Recon reunion last year. Every man and woman in attendance got to hug each other and say “I love you” at the end of the reunion. That was our last good bye to Eric. Today, we of Recon, your family and all of those lucky enough to know Eric are crying tears of sorrow with you because we miss him just as you miss him.
Tom Berube
January 25, 2010
I'm sure I share with his many co-workers the fun we had with this guy . He was so witty ,smart,and just so much fun to be around. I was always trying to outsmart him and did on more than one occassion, even myself being an expert wise guy, he sure was good ...almost just as good as myself ! I was the Weasal... he was Erika ... we shared alot of laughs. I will truly miss the fun times we shared . Rest in Peace my friend .
Betty Ebert
January 25, 2010
To the Family and friends of Eric;
So sorry to hear of his untimely passing. He will be missed by many of his friends and co-worker.Always remember his humour when things did not go right he made it easy to laugh at. A true Drama King!! He will be missed but not forgotten...God Bless
Betty Ebert (Raytheon)
Dan O'Shea & Rodney Lick
January 25, 2010
We're shocked by Eric's passing and would like to express our deepest sympathies. His larger than life personality and witty humor will be greatly missed. We'll always fondly remember the laughter he created.
Rev.Gary Vatter
January 25, 2010
Eric was a friend and colleague. We worked together. He got me tickets to the Quincy Blues Festival. He bought my CD. He always remembered his brothers in arms with whom he served his country. He rose to the occasion of helping colleagues under a stressful job that should have been staffed by 3 people. He always had ambitions even later in life. His passing is a shock in its untimeliness.
"He does not sleep, but has awakened from the dream of life"
Rev. Gary Vatter
Stephen Driscoll
January 25, 2010
Eric was my friend in high school. Up until we became friends I was routinely bullied. Once he had my back the bullying ended. (Who was going to argue with someone who was literally larger than life?) I was class President and he referred to me as his Fuhrer. Yes, very politically incorrect by today's standards but it was our own "Hogan's Heroes" parody, and often very funny. It became a running joke that I would routinely promote everyone in our 'posse' but "Sargeant Bogle" never rose above his assigned rank even though he made every effort to ingratiate himself with his Fearless Leader. The first time I ever got drunk was with Eric (sloe gin, yuk) and my first eye-opening visit to the Boston Common was with him and our gang. He visited me at UMass where I tried to discourage him from joining the military. Our good friend Alan Wintermeyer was already in Vietnam by then. I only saw Eric occasionally in the ensuing years but he will always remain a big presence in my life.
Nancy / Anthon Strickland
January 25, 2010
I am sad to hear of the loss of Eric. It was my honor to serve in Recon with Eric in South Vietnam. I learned of the recon reunion last year. I'll never
forget the Saturday morning he called and we laughed about the posters I faxed to different places in MA. It had been almost 40 Years. We had a great time at the the Recon reunion. Eric, my wife Nancy, and I went through the Titanic Museum durin free time one day. I am thankful that Eric shared this time with me. "George"
Timothy Dooley and Family
January 25, 2010
To The Family of Eric Bogle,
My name is Timothy Dooley. I am one of many friends of Eric and one of many employees of the Raytheon Company. I am so saddened to hear of Eric's unexpected passing. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met in my life. I am truely sorry for your loss. He will be missed very much.
Please accept condolences from myself and my family.
Sympathies
Tim Dooley
Mike Casey
January 25, 2010
Mr. Bogle,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division-the "All-Americans." And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Airborne All The Way!
Danny & Barbara Cabe
January 24, 2010
We are sorry to hear this as we were looking forward to seeing Eric at the next reunion.
Carol Petrie McCann
January 24, 2010
My heart breaks with the many memories and laughts we had. Th ski lodge with Al, Chris,Sharon etc.The theather we all went to see our STAR perform. The great parties over the years.The guy that was everyone friend. The years went by so fast and we'll miss you soooo much you have no idea.I'm so glad you were in my life and will never forget you.
Dale and Linda McKinney
January 24, 2010
We are deeply saddened, hearing of Eric's passing. We will not forget the the 40th reunion of Recon, Hill 4-11 last summer. He will be missed by all that knew him.
John Gary & Frances Thomas
January 24, 2010
We are sorry to learn of the loss of one of our great friends. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. He brought great joy through his humor and he was a great soldier.
January 24, 2010
This breaks my heart. I am proud to say I knew Eric. I was glad to have searved with him in Viet Nam. So many times he would brake the tension with his humor. He was going to do his add for "Danish Crunchos" at our next reunion, which he did one day when he walked in to company HQ and saw the tin on the desk. We had a good laugh!
To all of Eric's friends and family I am so sorry for our loss.
Don Bradshaw Springfield, OR
Linda Cote
January 24, 2010
I've searched my heart for the right words, but I know nothing but time will help you cope with the deep loss of Eric's passing. I, too, feel a huge void in my daily life. After dating him for the last 7 years, I can only be thankful that I have so many wonderful personal memories of all the times we've shared. My daughter Liz's in laws loved his sense of humor at their family gatherings and my grandson Zack enjoyed his day with him at the Patriots game and all the silly messages left on my answering machine. He was funny, smart, loving, sometimes exasperating and always larger than life and I shall miss him immensely always. I send my love, thoughts and prayers to all of you
willy weed
January 24, 2010
eric was a great guy and a heck of a football player.i went to high school with him and always remember his great wit.he will be sadly missed by all his friends at quincy high.
January 24, 2010
We are so saddened to learn of Eric's death. We met him at a party at our house over the recent holidays. He came with our good friend Kathie DeMarco. He was perfectly at ease in a roomful of strangers and left with several new friends. It was a pleasure to spend an evening with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Judi and Roy Uthoff
January 24, 2010
I'm sad to hear of Eric's passing. Eric and I served together in Vietnam and finally got to see him again after 39 years at our reunion. He will be deeply missed by all of us that served with him.
Larry & Mona Dollarhide
January 24, 2010
Eric's death is a great loss to his family and friends. I'm sure I speak for all the Hill 411 Recon group when I say how saddened we are at his death. He attended the 40th reunion of Recon last year and was planning to attend again this year. There will be a empty spot at the reunion.
Barbara Dorley
January 24, 2010
I am very saddened to hear of Eric's passing. We worked together at Quincy Raytheon's Test dept. I attended his 25th yr party with him. We had a ball! Always laughing and cracking jokes. A delight to be with, and always a true gentleman. RIP Eric.
Gerard & Karen Hines
January 23, 2010
Dear friend,We will think about you. We will laugh about you.We will drink to you.We will cry for you, and we will always remember. Requiscat In Pace.
"Pub Crawling" In South Boston. You were part of the family Eric.I'll always remember your "Lobster Dance" Love,Bitsy
January 23, 2010
Ruthie McInnis
January 23, 2010
Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. A smile comes to me as I remember some of the fun times we had as kids. I think of you, Eric, your mom and grandmother often....all such a big part of my childhood. God bless you at this time and always.
Ruthie DeCristofaro McInnis
lou cavanaugh
January 23, 2010
i was so sorry to hear of eric's passing. he was one of the best co-workers at raytheon i had the pleasure of knowing. we shared many laughs and
good times. he was easy going and fun
to be around. also witty and comical.
my condolences to his son, tim, whom he was so proud of. also to his family.
he will be missed i'm sure by many.
Pamela & John Hamilton
January 22, 2010
Eric was a very spirited, larger than life, individual; always making people laugh and smile. He was one of a kind, with a huge heart. I am happy to have had the pleasure of being his former neighbor & friend all these years, and will miss him much. My deepest condolences to his sister Diane and his son Tim.
Kathie DeMarco
January 22, 2010
Eric and I met in April 2009 at a dance club. I had to ask him to dance because he kept watching me and not taking any action! One of first things he said to me was that he was kind of goofy. I told him I liked goofy. We fell in love over the next few months and shared some wonderful times together. I wish we could have had a lot more, but for those few and precious months, I will never forget him and how wonderful he was. I will miss him terribly.
Jake and Marie Irwin
January 22, 2010
What a great loss of a fine person. I knew Eric for many years at Raytheon. Always witty. Always smiling. Always happy. That is how I will remember him.
Melissa Thomas
January 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Bogle. I had only met him a couple of times but he was great friends with my husband, Paul Thomas who also worked at Raytheon.
Paul always said the Eric was a great, fun guy to be around.
So I imagine that heaven will be a little brighter today with the two of them up there catching up and cracking wise!
I am truly saddened for your loss, I wish I had known Eric better.
January 22, 2010
Eric was one of a kind,always there when he was needed.He was full of life and he spread goodwill to all he came into contact with.He will be deeply missed,Eric,God rest your soul.My wife Susan & i had the good fortune to have him as our boss for a short while at Raytheon West Andover.Tony & Susan Parolisi
Mary Leone Brodeur
January 22, 2010
Diane: Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Thinking of you and Eric bring back fond memories of growing up in Quincy Point with wonderful families.
Mary Walsh
January 22, 2010
Mr Bo Bo... I shall forever miss you..You were a great person who was loved by everyone..especially me.
My thought and prayer to the family.
Nancy Connolly
January 22, 2010
Diane:
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Nancy Connolly (co-worker of Barbara)
Kelly Hines Browne
January 22, 2010
Full of vigor, joy, humor and irreverence...Eric had a magnetic personality that elevated the energy of any room he entered. His boisterous laugh and giant bear hugs are memories I will cherish. He will be so terribly missed, but I have no doubt that he's shaking up heaven, cracking jokes and keeping the angels in stitches.
Frank Hardacre
January 22, 2010
One of the finest gentelmen I have had the pleasure of working with. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and coworkers here at Raytheon.
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