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Susie
July 29, 2021
He was an amazing young man! Gone too soon! Love to Bob and Candy and Katie!
susan schoellkopf
July 29, 2020
Quite an amazing person! Miss him!
Evan "Junior" Lewis
September 27, 2006
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bredenberg,
I just want to let you know that when you are away in college, you really appreciate your family and friends back home. A day doesn't go by when I don't think of your family and think..I hope they are getting through this day okay. I am so sorry.
Won SJCI photo award with this
August 23, 2006
Too Short to Stand
August 23, 2006
Eric's photo - North Park Theater
August 23, 2006
Prom night 2006
August 23, 2006
Scoring winning goal against Canisius - 2004
August 23, 2006
Eric loved to take pictures on Buffalo's waterfront
August 23, 2006
Andy Cutler
August 22, 2006
Bob and Candy-I just heard the news about your son from my sister tonight-I am so sorry and can hardly put it into words-Bob you are one of my oldest friends and my heart just breaks for you and Candy and your family-I will remember you all and Eric in my prayers.
Jeannie Ross
August 17, 2006
DEar Bobby, Candy and Katie:
We continue to think of you daily- Patti said she had a wonderful talk with you recently. You are held close at heart and i will call you all soon. We love you,
Jeannie
Carrie Fahey
August 14, 2006
Candy, I was very sorry to hear this tragic news about your son. Although I never met him, if he had any of your traits he was a fine person. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Carrie Fahey
Nicole LaRusch
August 10, 2006
Aunt Candy, Uncle Bob, and Katie -
After reading all of the things everyone has said about Eric, it's difficult to think that you are really going through this. I think about him all the time now, and I keep his picture next to me at work. A lot of people ask me if I was close with him, but what 18 year old guy is close with his 28 year old female cousin? But I know Eric knew I loved him. I promise to talk about him to Liam often. He will know what a wonderful person he was. Who knows - maybe he'll play soccer just like his big cousin! We love you so much. Remember that anytime you want a baby around we are always here for you. Thank you for giving us Eric, even for the short time he was with us.
Love, Nicole and Baby Liam
John Scott
August 9, 2006
Candy, Bob and Katie,
Please always know that Cindy and I are with all of you in spirit, thought and prayer. We will be there as you seek peace in your heart, understanding in your mind and solace in your lives. It is a long and never ending journey. But know that Eric never leaves you now. He is now more a part of everyday, no matter how difficult they are, than he ever was before. We long for the touch, the voice, the smile and laughter. It will come to you as you sleep, work or even go about your daily lives. You will hear it and sense it. It gives you calm and some relief. It may even make you smile. Let it. The void never fills. But knowing that he is always there brings comfort and the joy of once having him present.
We will always be there for you--anytime and any place; in thought, prayer and in person.
We were the lucky ones. We got to closely and lovingly experience the lives of Eric and Sean.
With heartfelt love and in peace,
John and Cindy Scott
Nick Diagostino
August 8, 2006
Candy, Bob and Katie,
My condolences to you and your family for your loss. I sat next to Eric in English for our entire senior year at St. Joes, and got to know quite an amazing person. His insight, kindness, and never ending smiles will never be forgotten.
Ron Slominski
August 8, 2006
Candy, Bob and Katie,
I just heard about your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. It's been many years but I remember holding Eric as a young child, one of only a handful that ever were in my arms. Even then I felt his magic and being a special person. I'll light a candle for all of you.
Ron
Nancy Braatz-Judas
August 8, 2006
Candy, Bob and Katie:
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been thinking about you often over the past week. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peggy and Marty Besant
August 8, 2006
Candi and Bob
Just learned of this tragedy last night. Please accept our sincere condolences. We would have been honored to have been able to share these thoughts personally at the service. You and Arline are in our thoughts
Michael Baco
August 8, 2006
Dear Bredenberg Family,
I will always remember coaching Eric's baseball team for a few seasons, I can't remember now if it was St. Rose or Shoshone, or both. Regardless, it was a joy to see Eric on the field, especially on the pitcher's mound. He just always threw strikes; (truly remarkable at age 10 and 11), and played every inning with the spirit of a winner. As a fellow SJCI graduate, and North Buffalo kid, fortunate enough to have just known Eric, Please know that your family is in my thoughts.
Sandy Mace
August 8, 2006
Bob, Candy and Katie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am still in shock after reading the article that was forwarded to us. It seems just like yesterday the kids were playing on the beach with their sandtoys. May God give you the strength at this time to move forward. Remember and cherish all the good times.
Kent, Sandy, Justin, Tyler and Alex Mace
Ned Miller
August 8, 2006
Candy and Bob,
I am so sorry to read of your tragic loss. I was reading with great sadness last week (I just lost a cousin to drowning two weeks ago) the newspaper account of the loss of this fine young man, and a photographer he was, too. But I was distracted from finishing it (a little too close to home at the time, I suppose) before I realized exactly who I was reading about. I just now came across Eric's obituary by coincidence and made the connection. I am devastated. I've been reading the condolences and re-reading the newspaper article and though I didn't know Eric (except as an infant, I suppose), it is obvious he was a very special person who touched many people in many ways. How could he have been and done anything else, raised in such a fine family? And how could he not have been a gifted photographer?
It's been many years, Candy, but I think of you and your family often (especially, now that I'm back in Buffalo, while driving on Delaware Avenue downtown), and wonder how you all are doing. I have such fond memories of my days at Buffalo Photo Material. I am so sorry to discover this news and sorry I didn't make the connection in time to attend the services. But please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Give my best to your mom and John and the rest of the family.
Lisa Gelfand
August 7, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Jo and Jenny Gawron
August 7, 2006
Dear Bredenberg Family,
My daughter Jenny Gawron works at the barn for summer camp. She told me about your son and what a great person he is. I accompanied her to the funeral mass and was overwhelmed at the amount of people in the church. Your son has touched so many lives. You must be so proud of him. I am sorry for your loss and sorry I never got to meet such a wonderful person as Eric.
Debbie and Greg Fierle
August 7, 2006
Dear Bob, Candy and Katie,
Words are so inadequate at a time like this...Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the courage to go on in spite of this tragic loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Sheila Nathanson (Keenan)
August 6, 2006
I remember Eric as a small boy who was always eating cereal up in his mom's bed when I arrived to babysit. He was a magical boy who never wanted his parents to leave but once they did there was so much fun to be had. I remember taking long walks to Shoshone and going to B Quick to browse the food isles. I remember driving the Ford Mustang(that always stalled on me) to Delaware park to play. He always did like the biggest slides! I remember chasing Eric under the dining room table to give him the dreaded pink medicine. I remember as he grew older through the year, all the neighborhood kids would come to play. I remember always being nervous because Eric would wander through the neighborhood playing hide and seek. He had so many friends at age 4 and was so outgoing. I remember him playing school on the back porch with the neigborhood girls. I vividly remember Eric drawing on the dining room wall with a crayon and giving me heart failure when it didn't come off. Candy assured me that they were going to paint anyways. I remember his beautiful baby sister who he always made smile. I remember a great mother who I adored and looked up to and hope that I somehow emulate now as a mother of 3 myself. The Bredenberg house always was a beautiful house full of love and peacefulness. My heart aches for you Candy, Bob and Katie. I hope that somehow you can find peace within to make some sense of this. My thoughts are with you all.
Kate Hesch
August 6, 2006
Bob, Candy, Katie and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Eric was always one of Dave's favorite players - He will be greatly missed by many. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Dave and Kate Hesch
Liz (Pooley) Hitchcock
August 6, 2006
Candy, Bob & Katie:
I was out of town when this tragic accident occurred. I was shocked and deeply saddened for you and all that loved Eric when I heard the news...Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God give you strength to get through this.
Karen (Schifferle) Stachowiak
August 5, 2006
Dear Bredenberg Family,
I was Eric's Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher at St. Rose of Lima School. He was such a happy child and was so full of life. We always laugh when we watch our engagement video because Eric was the one who saw us kiss after getting engaged and said (in front of everyone in class) "I think they're in love with each other!" This was priceless to us!
Just thinking of Eric will always bring a smile to my face!
My heart and prayers are with your entire family at this time.
Gary and Kris Fredricks
August 5, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time. We can not even begin to imagine how terrible this tragedy must be for all of you. We hope that over time your memories of Eric will help ease your pain.
Becky Lane
August 5, 2006
Candy, Bob, and Katie...
Words can not express the feelings I have for you at this time. I close my eyes and see Eric, 6 years old, playing on the beach with Casey, and Bobby Ruh, and the Thompkins boys, and all the 119 second generation.... He touched so many lives. You should be so proud. What a wonderful child. My heart aches with you. But for the grace of God... We can only believe He has bigger plans for Eric. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Love Becky, Casey, and Lindsey Lane
MARY ELLIN EDWARDS
August 4, 2006
MAY GOD BE YOUR STRENGHT,
YOUR FRIENDS YOUR COMFORT
AND THE POWER OF PRAYER SUSTAIN ALL OF YOU AS WE SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. YOU ARE ALL LIFTED UP IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS. MONICA HAD I HAVE HAD A NOVENA OF PRAYERS SAID FOR YOU AT THE CARMELITES. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. THE EDWARDS
Jessie Neubauer
August 4, 2006
I once fell off a ski lift with Eric. He was an amazing person with a beautiful soul. I am sorry for your loss and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of all those who knew him. God Bless
Mike and Barb Lyons
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob and Candy, our prayers and thoughts are for you during this life shattering experience. Love, Barb and Mike Lyons, E. Ski club.
Eriketa Cirulli
August 4, 2006
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to you in this time of grief. I used to be your paper girl, I also recieved communion and confirmation with Eric. I was next to him and both celebrations. He was a great person and made everyone laugh in confirmation
CRYSTAL GEMPKO
August 4, 2006
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILYS LOSS YOU'RE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Mccarthy Family
August 4, 2006
To Erics family
We have never met but my daughter Shannon has been friends with Eric for a while now and she cannot express what a good friend he was to her when she needed it. Our thoughts are with you and our deepest sympathy to your whole family.
Kristin Hall
August 4, 2006
Eric was an amazing person. His laughter and jokes always made us smile. And he always knew just what to say to make us laugh--even in the worst situations. He will forever be remembered as the happiest kid ive ever know. Everytime i laugh at something silly i will remember Eric. My prayers are with you and your family <3
August 4, 2006
Dear Bredenberg Family,
We wish to offer our sincere condolences at the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce, Charlie, Teresa & Anthony Leone
Patty Owens
August 4, 2006
Dear Bobby and Candy,
You are in my heart and in my prayers. I know that Eric is surrounded by many loved ones is being taken good care of.
Love....Patty
Maria & Cassandra Callanan
August 4, 2006
Words cannot describe the terrible loss and pain of a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. My daughter was a friend of Eric's and I had the pleasure of meeting him several times. He was a wonderful young man with a great sense of humor. May God bless you and give you strength throughout this tragedy. Eric left a significant impact on our family and his presence will never be forgotten.
Brian Wilhelm
August 4, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bredenberg,
I would like for you to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Eric was a great friend, classmate, teammate, and co-worker of mine. He touched every single person that he met in some way. He will live on in the memories of his family and friends forever. I shared many great times with Eric that I will never forget. I am honored to say that Eric was a true friend of mine. Eric and your entire family are in my prayers.
Susan Schoellkopf
August 4, 2006
Dear Candy,Bob and Katie,
I am at a loss as to what to say. Having Eric at the barn these past few months was a joy. As I told you if I had a son I would want him to be like Eric. He was funny, he was hard working and so gentle. You are amazing parents who have raised two wonderful children. Your friends are here for you. I will do anything to help you through this very difficult road ahead. I send lots of love.
Susie and Astro
Brenda Hidalgo
August 4, 2006
To the Bredenberg family,My deepest condolences to each and every one of you. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katie Schneider
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob and Candy:
I ache for your loss. You are such loving parents. Though I never met Eric, I know that he was special on so many levels. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that Jake and I can do to ease your sorrow, please call on us.
Eric at Shoshone
August 4, 2006
anne schettine
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob and Candy,
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this terribly sad time in your lives.
Anne Schettine
Kizzy Bailey
August 4, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My the fond family memories hold you together in this time of sadness.
Anne Barber
August 4, 2006
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I went to camp with Eric several times and we became friends. He was a great kid and could always make me laugh. My heart and prayers go out to you. He will be missed.
Katherine and Jody Werick
August 4, 2006
Dear Candy, Bob, Laura and Arline,
We are so very sorry to hear about your son Eric. Candy, we remember you when you were a teenager and also the many times we saw your sweet dad at his store.
There are no words that can take away the horrible, sickening feeling at a time like this. Please remember that our family is praying for your family. We send our love to Laura and hope that she can gather the love and strength of her family and friends to comfort her at this time.
God bless you all.
Love,
K.C. and Jody Werick (H.A.A.)
Sondra & Peter Scott
August 4, 2006
Dear Bredenberg Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you at the sudden and tragic loss of your son Eric. We pray that sweet memories, the love surrounding your family, and God's strength will sustain you.
Scott Marracino
August 4, 2006
I'd like to offer my condolences and prayers to the Bredenberg family and all of Eric's friends. I knew Eric from St. Joe's, and although I didn't get to know him very well I did talk with him at times over the years. I know that he was a friendly guy and a nice kid. I appreciate how nice he was to me in the few chances we had to interact, and I will miss him.
Maureen Kielt
August 4, 2006
Dear Candy and Bob,
I can't tell you how upset both Rand and I were in hearing about Eric and can not begin to imagine what a deep loss and hurt you are suffering. Both Ciaran and Skip came home last night very disturbed about the news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and watch over you. Maureen and Rand Kielt (formerly of 341 Voorhees)
Debra Blando
August 4, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Eric was a good friend and classmate of our son Gregory. Gregory has told us what a wonderful person and friend Eric was to all.
I know words can't take the pain away from your loss, but hopefully knowing how well respected Eric was to his peers and all the prayers will somehow ease some of the pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Blando Family (101 Winston Rd.)
Michael Vincent
August 4, 2006
Dear Candy, Bob, Katie and Arline:
I was deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Eric, but having worked with his mother and known two of his granparents, I know that he was a wonderful young man.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Linda Measer
August 4, 2006
My heart is breaking for you. All of us in the St. Joe's Business Office will keep Eric and your family in our prayers.
Hope & Gil Certo
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob, Candy & Katie,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. Eric sounded like a wonderful son and brother, and your loss must be profound. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may God grant you peace.
Our deepest sympathies,
Charlotte Burnham
August 4, 2006
Bob and Candy...
Our deepest sympathy to you and all the Bredenberg family; this is such a terrible tragedy; may time ease your pain.
Sincerely, Charlotte and Dick
pam piotrowski
August 4, 2006
Eric will remain an angel among all of us always. Our sincerest sympathies and ongoing prayers.
The Piotrowski Family
Todd/Tia/Brian/Pam
Jo-Ann Santarsiero
August 4, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember when Eric and Danny use to come over in the summer on their bikes and hang out on our patio and eat hot dogs and chips with our daughter Ashley and her friend Jen. Also we remember how handsome Eric looked for Ashley's Junior prom at Mt. St. Marys. They looked like rock stars. Eric is going to be truly missed by all. May God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Jo-Ann, Rich, Ashley & Emily Santarsiero
"Coach" Ron and Tricia Kamman
August 4, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Bredenberg and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Eric. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of coaching Eric at Shoshone Park and on the basketball team at St.Rose. He always had a big smile on his face, and he will certainly never be forgotten.
The D'Amato Family
August 4, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
The D'Amato Family
Pam Stawasz
August 4, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnne & Bob Ruh
August 4, 2006
Candy & Bob - Words cannot express our sorrow to hear of your loss. Our family well remembers those sunny sailing weekends on the beach. We surely remember your Eric.
We can only wish you well and pray the Good Lord gives you strength.
Phyllis & Philip DePronio
August 4, 2006
My son and I extend our deepest sympathies to you at this terrible time of sorrow.
Philip went to school with Eric at St. Joes and he is very sadden at this loss of a fellow classmate.
Mary Ellen & Ed Racich
August 4, 2006
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Nancy Degrazia
August 4, 2006
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My daughter met Eric just recently and she said he was a wonderful person. I wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy.
Phillip Vance, Jr.
August 4, 2006
There are no words; only prayers. We pray for Eric and we pray for his family. Our thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time.
John and Maria Ponikvar
August 4, 2006
Bob and Candy,
Words are meaningless, at this time, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to you and Laura.
Leslie and Charlie Ohl
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob, Candy and Family,
We share in your grief during this most difficult time. As parents of teenagers as well, we all are aware somewhere in our minds that the unthinkable can happen and we hold our breath for any number of years hoping and praying that it won't. We ache for you and please know that we are thinking of you.
Jeannie Ross
August 4, 2006
Dear Bobby, Candy and Katie:
My heart aches for you. I am so sorry. I pray that our family will shower you with love and support throughout this tragedy. I love you and will be holding you close in my heart.
All my love,
Jeannie
Catherine Ward
August 4, 2006
My condolences are with the whole Bredenberg family. I will pray for you all.
Eric had almost a permanent seat in the computer graphics lab at St. Joe's last year at computer #10. Whether he was editing his movie or printing his photographs, I could see a creative soul emerging. He was always pleasant, smiling, cracking jokes - showing me his work, asking me what I thought. I never really taught Eric myself and never got to know him until he discovered digital arts with Mr. McCoy this year. Then the art room and the computer graphics lab became his second home. Eric really worked hard and it showed - especially the night of the art show when he won the best Photograph Award. We will certainly remember his snowboarding movie which gave us all a heart attack when we saw that Eric filmed himsllf and his friends snowboarding off of a building roof or pulled along behind a car! You could see how much he loved to snowboard as he filmed them making a ramp by dragging snow with shovels across a parking lot. . .
So I saw Eric almost everyday at school and got to know a really great kid. I am so glad that I did. My sister lost her daughter to a car accident when she was 18 - there are no words to describe such a loss. We just have to keep looking for the presence of Eric around us. For me now that is in his photos and movies and the memory of him at computer #10.
Denise Grandits
August 4, 2006
Dear Candy, Bob and Laura Katie,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Eric. Please know that you have been, and will continue to be, in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We can never fully understand how you are feeling but please know that we are here to support and love you through this very difficult time. We are so sorry. Denise, Jim, Scott, Ryan and Tyler Grandits
David & Rhonda Gilbert
August 4, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rick & Judy Bloomquist
August 4, 2006
We were so saddened to hear the bad news. Please know that we are with you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Sutter
August 4, 2006
My heartfelf sympathy to you and
your family.
My daughter was a friend of Eric's
and has told me what a special person he was.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Sutter
Stephen and Donna O'Neill
August 4, 2006
Dear Bob, Candy and Katie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most tragic and difficult time. There really are are no words with the power to take away your pain. We are so sad for you and wish, as all your friends do, that we could take this from you.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Stephen & Donna
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