MAZMANIAN, Erik On Monday, August 12, 2019, Erik Smith Mazmanian passed away at the age of 38 after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. Erik was born on January 30, 1981 in Newton, Massachusetts to Brian and Carol (Greenwald) Mazmanian. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in 2003 with the Phi Beta Kappa distinction and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in 2012. Erik held various business positions in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago over 15 years, and was most recently a vice president at FirstFuel, an energy analytics company. On August 16, 2014, he married Nicole Staple in Victor, Idaho, and they lived together in Chicago. Erik was a star athlete early in his life, winning multiple soccer state championships and captaining his high school and college lacrosse teams. He was named a lacrosse All-American in 1999 at Newton North High School. Erik was deeply passionate about music and influenced the musical tastes and experiences of so many throughout his life. In his later years he developed a devotion to combating climate change and made significant contributions to this cause through his professional work and personal efforts. He was known for his intellectual curiosity, adventurous spirit, intelligence, kindness, loyalty, intensity and wry sense of humor. Erik is survived by his parents Brian and Carol, his wife Nicole, his twin brother Daniel, his nieces Kira and Ilana, and several cousins, aunts and uncles. A family burial service was held for Erik in Jackson, WY on Thursday, August 15, 2019. A Memorial Service to celebrate Erik's life will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Temple Reyim in Newton, Massachusetts at 1:00pm, followed by a reception at Temple Shalom in Newton. On Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27, Shiva will be observed at the home of Brian and Carol Mazmanian in Newton between 4:00-7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Natural Resources Defense Council at act.nrdc.org/donate/force-for-nature "Can it be that I have not lived as one ought?" suddenly came into his head. "But how not so, when I've done everything as it should be done?" - Leo Tolstoy, The Death of Ivan Ilyich

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2019.

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Kira

May 13, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kira ( a kid age 9)

January 3, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tarik Borogovac

August 30, 2019

Dear Mazmanian family,

I worked with Erik for 6 years at FirstFuel. I found him to be enthusiastic, genuine, capable and nice. The kind of person I could see succeeding in whatever he set out to do. I am shocked and saddened at his passing and offer my sincerest condolences.

The Leary Family Jack Nancy Jake And Shane

August 26, 2019

Dr Mazz , Carol and extended family

I just was informed of the passing of your beautiful son Erik. As you navigate through the following weeks may you feel the love and support from all those around you. Much love

Lisamaria Shaler

August 25, 2019

Dear Carol, Brian and Daniel,
I will remember Erik always, and you know that I loved him. My heart goes out to all of you. May you be comforted by your memories, and may they guide you to peace.
All my love,
Lisamaria Lanzillo Shaler

Pamela Thorp

August 23, 2019

I am quoting from Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf'.
"Sad, Sad, Sad.....". Maybe an unlikely source for this occasion but so fitting. I send Carol, Brian, Daniel and Nicole-as well as the many others who loved Erik dearly-my most heartfelt condolences.

Salim Sidi-Boumedine

August 20, 2019

Dear Carol, Brian, Daniel and Nicole. You are in our thoughts and Prayers. May Erik rest in peace and we Pray you get the strength to carry on and cherish all the memories you've had with the wonderful and caring Erik who I had the immense pleasure to work with.
Respectfully, Salim and family.

Swap Shah

August 19, 2019

Dear Carol, Brian, Daniel and Nicole,

Thank you for sharing Erik with all of us at FirstFuel, his 'other' family over the past 6+ years. We look forward to celebrating his life and legacy, he will always be a part of our lives.

You will always be part of our family!

Swap Shah

August 19, 2019

Carol, Brian, and Daniel,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy & Patrick Maher

Paul McDonald

August 19, 2019

Sad to hear of the death of your son, Carol. I know i would be devastated by that happening to ours. I will let Lynda know, too.

Maxine Veduccio

August 18, 2019

Dear Sweet Carol, so very sorry to read of your loss. There are no words to express the sadness of losing a child....Maxine Veduccio

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