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This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Gregg MacGregor
May 20, 2014
Deeply saddened to hear of Eric's passing. 63 is barely past adolescence in the world in which we live. I knew Eric as a suite-mate at Fordham College. Did not even know that he - like myself - went on to law school and legal practice. It sounds as if he was a successful man on all fronts, as I would have expected from the young collegiate I knew. My prayers are with his loved ones and especially his children. Gregory Michael MacGregor, Fordham College 1971
Bob Larbes
May 9, 2014
I just read of Eric's passing in the Fordham alumni magazine and am sorry for your loss. I knew him in his Fordham days and always considered him one of the most exceptional men I met there. He was an outstanding football player, generous with his time, quick to laugh and very, very smart. I have fond memories of sitting in the stands on Saturday afternoons chanting "EDadd, EDadd" as he ran over and around opposing players.
doug roberts
December 2, 2013
Word just got to me about Eric's way-too-early passing. We played tennis during Eric's Devorsitz Law Firm year(s). His was a game of under-control aggression. What he lacked in style, he more than compensated with determination and smarts. And a "this is this" man of integrity guy off the court. Eric-a very good man. His friendship will be remembered.
Doug Roberts
Syracuse
Richard Rubin
October 31, 2013
To Eric's Family, my heartfelt sympathies.
I just learned of Eric's passing from the SU Magazine I received, as a fellow law school graduate. Needless to say, I was shocked and deeply saddened.
I was a year younger than Eric and came to know him as a member of the Syracuse Law Review. I had expressed an interest in writing something having to do with sports, but little did I anticipate the tornado that was about to descend about me and how my law school days would change. Skinny little kid from Elmira, NY meets linebacker-wanna-be from Buffalo.
As my new advisor, Eric explained how the entire 4th Edition of the Law Review was going to be a Symposium on Sports and the Law. Eric took me under his wing, and away we went (to the exclusion of most all my classes)!
When I would get tired of doing another rewrite, adding a new section, more research, or thinking about a different angle, proposition or counter argument, Eric would simply say it's a matter of how much pressure you can handle. When the other LR Board members wanted to know where my next draft was, Eric would run interference to give me more time.
What started out for me as just a short 3 or 4 page "Case Note", turned into a 40 page "Lead Article", something usually reserved for outside authorities or law professors from other institutions.
"Sex Discrimination in Interscholastic High School Athletics and Title IX" was published in the Spring of 1974 and was one of the proudest law-related accomplishments I have ever had. Only because of Eric's mentoring, editing, blocking and tackling, did it come to pass. He as much as anyone taught me how to write, and how to do it with fewer words -- this piece notwithstanding. It was the best time of my law school career.
I will always remember his whirlwind style, quizzical looks, toothy grin, warm hearted nature (despite the football exterior), his direct manner of speaking and his sense of humor.
The picture painted by another of Eric dashing down the courthouse hallways, jacket flapping, hand running through his hair is just the way he was in the halls of the Law School.
Although I very much regret not having seen or spoken to Eric in many years to catch that grin or his laugh one more time, I was heartened to read all the preceding comments and learn of how many children and grandchildren he was blessed with knowing how much pure joy he surely had with all of you.
Sincerely
Dan Bizzoco
September 27, 2013
I just heard of Eric's death and I am shocked and saddened. He was a great and kind gentle man. My sincere condolences go out to his family.
NANCY OSTERTAG
September 21, 2013
The Dadd family was always a part of mine. Katherine Dadd took me under her wing. I was a little girl and she loved me. She took me everywhere. I think she felt sorry for me. She knew I was a little girl among a large family. She took me under her wing and made an effort and took me under her wing. She even took me among all her friends and mom and dad. Then she went to camp and the next thing I heard is that she died. She was the most influential person in my life.
jeffrey freedman
September 8, 2013
I just learned that Eric passed away. He was a fine man and a terrific attorney. He touched the lives of all the people he met.
He passed away way to soon. My thoughts and prayers are with Eric's family and friends.
Tom Milone
July 15, 2013
Dear Ann,
I'm very sorry to hear that Eric passed away suddenly. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I became acquainted with Eric while I was serving as a court clerk with the New York State Supreme Court. I clerked at least one or two trials where Eric was plaintiff's counsel. I never thought that our paths would ever cross at a much different time and place. After I retired, I moved to Key West, FL and became involved in local community affairs. I joined Last Stand and served on their board. Eric represented Last Stand and several individuals, including myself, in a successful lawsuit preventing the spread of transient rentals throughout Old Town neighborhoods.
M Kirk Okay
July 13, 2013
Eric Dadd one of my idols. The very definition of a Renaissance Man. M Kirk Okay.
John & Carla Emerling
July 12, 2013
Dear All, Just heard of this tragedy. Sending prayers your way. He'll be sorely missed. Sincerely, John Emerling Family.
Carol (Petz) and Bill McGuigan
July 10, 2013
We send our sincere sympathy and condolences to all of Eric's family. We have fond memories of him and especially of his Mom and Dad. God bless and comfort you all.
Betsy Dietz
July 9, 2013
Ann - My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Dietz
Rita and Robert Nelson
July 9, 2013
Dear Ann, Rob and I are so very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. The Dadd family has always had a special place in the hearts of the Petz and Nelson family. Helen a dear friend of my mother and Kathy a dear friend of my sister Kathleen. Helen got me through High School Math when no one else could because she cared. May God hold you all close as you deal with your loss. Eric will be greatly missed. Peace and Hope to you all, Love Rob and Rita Nelson
Giovanna Berardo
July 9, 2013
Dear Ann,
My heart grieved for you today as i heard of your great loss. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. May the Lord pour his Grace upon you and your children. It is my prayer that your today and tomorrows be filled with the Peace and LOVE of GOD. May you place your trust in the Lord, who will carry you through in your days ahead.
Love, Giovanna
Clayton and Mary Ellen Beattie
July 9, 2013
Our deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clayton and Mary Ellen Beattie
July 9, 2013
To the entire Dadd Family : Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the sudden passing of Eric.
Mary Jean (Gecewicz) & Steve Durfee
Sally Wing
July 9, 2013
Just returned home from Eric's Memorial Service....so beautiful,comforting and befitting.... respect and love filled every corner of the church. My condolences to Ann,family and his staff and partners in the practice....
Sam Trophia
July 9, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family on this great loss. We were so shocked and sad to hear of his passing. Find comfort in the memories. So sorry!
Richard Grisanti
July 9, 2013
To the Dadd Family; While I didn't know Eric as well as Maggie and Mark I know you all come from excellent stock. I'm sorry I couldn't be at Mass this morning but I want express my deepest condolences to all of you and honor a brother lawyer who accomplished so much!
Evelyn Gauthier
July 9, 2013
I just heard about your recent loss. Eric will be greatly missed, not only did I know him as a customer at our local bank, but he also handled my real estate transactions. He was a wonderful person and his daughter went to school with mine. God Bless you all and just know he will forever look over you all.
July 8, 2013
i'm so very sorry for your loss. our prayers and hugs and love are with you. see you tomorrow love,
Eddie, Tasha, Hancock Also, Gerald JJ Keech
Sally Wing
July 8, 2013
Sadden by the news of Eric T. Dadd's death...he was a friend first and foremost, but also an attorney that I, along with many others, highly respected....just honored and happy I had the privilege to work with him for so many years and see him in action many times in a court room !! It was like magic to know him as a friend yet at the same time. ....in his professional role... watch him "fly" down the court house hallway, fixing his tie with one hand, notes on a yellow pad in the other, smoothing down his hair while asking for a pen, it always kept me wondering .... until he walked into that room.... he was ALWAYS calm, prepared and ready, be it in a court room, committee room or while negotiating for the county... "his work and his word" spoke volumes about who he was......he will be sadly missed.
July 8, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time. We had great respect and fondness for Eric and will miss him. May you find comfort in your memories and support from your fam,ily and friends.
Murray and Daneen Eisinger
Rob & Deb Kirkpatrick
July 8, 2013
We were so shocked to hear of Eric's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry...
July 8, 2013
So very sad to hear about our friend Eric's passing...we will miss you, Mike and Nancy Key West
July 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Eric's untimely passing. Eric and I spent many hours together when he was clerking for Judge Moriarty "back in the day". He, like his father before him will be long remembered in the western New York legal community.
Larry Salvo
July 8, 2013
I want to extend our deepest condolence to Martha and Eric's family on his passing. While I didn't know him very well, I knew of him and of his love for his family. Our prayers are with you all.
Richard & Tracy Geiger
July 8, 2013
Shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers to his family, may they find comfort in the love and support of friends and loved ones.
July 8, 2013
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tom Whipple
Bob Smith
July 8, 2013
I am speechless. Eric was a close friend, confidant and legal colleague. I never met a more pragmatic person, able to sift through the most complicated and emotional problems and determine the fair resolution. I will miss him deeply, and offer my strongest condolences to his entire family.
Dorothy Connelly
July 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your sudden loss of Eric. He was a class mate of mine in grade and high school and I will always remember his high standards and how well he took care of his mother, Helen, who literally got me through high school. Sincere sympathies to the entire family. Dorothy (nee Petz) and John Connelly
Peggy Bendel
July 8, 2013
Such shocking news: I was looking forward to seeing Eric and his family on a visit to Attica in August with his sister Martha. I think of him always with a smile, just like that in the accompanying photo. Rest in peace, Eric!
paul cambria
July 8, 2013
Very nice man and very accomplished attorney.So sorry he passed so soon.
Sal Juste
July 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathies are with you.
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