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Eric Melenbacker Obituary
East Rochester/Dansville - unexpectedly at home on 04/16/2020 at age 73. Retired Chief Engineer at WROC TV 8. Husband of Wendy Hartmann Melenbacker. Father of Stephanie Dempsey of Avon, Nathan (Shannon) Melenbacker of East Rochester, brother of Celia Melenbacker (Jack Harris) of Erieville NY; and Ingrid Melenbacker (John DeLaura) of Springfield, VA , 2 half-sisters, grandfather of Sean and Margaret and several cousins, nieces and nephews; his mother in-law Elsie Hartmann of West Sparta.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. 271 Main St. Dansville. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com.
Memorials can be sent to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush or to Lollipop Farm.
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Lollypop Farm
May 5, 2020
Our thoughts are with Eric's family and friends at this sad time.
William Sitzman
May 4, 2020
Wendy and family, I was saddened to hear of Eric's passing. He did such a splendid job building some of my client radio stations and his cheerful personality meant a lot to me. Martha and I will pray for your family during this difficult time
Brian Beiner
April 30, 2020
Wendy & Family-
I was saddened to hear of Eric's passing. In 2002, Eric took a chance on me by hiring me right out of college to work at WROC, launching my career in media. I am forever grateful.
Sue Larkin
April 27, 2020
Wendy, my sincere sympathy on your husband's passing. I'm truly sorry that you didn't have more time after leaving work. Your family will be in my prayers.
Harry Hoffman
April 23, 2020
Wendy and family, I was saddened to hear of Eric's passing, I knew him for such a long time as a fellow broadcaster, ham radio operator and friend. He was one of a kind, a pro through and through. He will be missed by all who knew him. 73
Jim Bareis
April 22, 2020
I am very saddened by the news of his passing. I was honored to have worked with Eric for 13 years at WROC. The hardest working and sharpest guy in the business... and kindest. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Michelle McMahon
April 22, 2020
Wendy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Alaimo
April 21, 2020
Dear Wendy and family. I will never forget Eric as I worked with him for 14 yrs. He was a dedicated WROC employee and was the most honest person I ever knew. He will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
April 20, 2020
Eric was a great person....and always loved his laughter during my time as News Director at WROC...thoughts and prayers
James Stefano
April 19, 2020
Eric was a good friend to know and great resource over the years. Many may not know he was the leading pioneer in bringing THE finest quality digital TV to our area, second to none. We also had many email exchanges over the years. I knew him as a fellow HAM radio operator and from my days on the Fairport Police force. RIP Eric. Jim Stefano - W2COP
Larry White
April 19, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for Wendy and her family during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of Eric's passing. He was a kind and gentle man with big smile and a kind heart. He'll be missed by all who knew him.
Dave Radigan
April 19, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Eric at WROC-TV Channel 8 in Rochester. He was a genuinely nice man. I ran into him a couple of years ago at Despatch Junction in East Rochester. We shared a love of WNY radio stations and trains. Condolences to your family.
Karen Barry
April 19, 2020
I knew Eric for a brief time at WROC. He was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Scott Hetsko
April 19, 2020
Dear Wendy and family. I was so sad to hear about Eric's passing. He was such a tremendous man and a true role model to me back in my early days at WROC. I always enjoy Ed popping back to his office and just shooting breeze. I'll always look back fondly at those days.
My condolences to you and your family.
Dave Sluberski
April 19, 2020
To the family, I didn't know Eric very well but I had conversed many times while I was an audio engineer at WXXI and attending meetings such as SBE. I remember him as a very nice person and his love of what he did.
Brad Ingram
April 19, 2020
To the family of Eric Melenbacker, my thoughts and prayers are with at this time. I had the pleasure of working with Eric while at Channel 8 for two and a half years in the late nineties. Eric was a great chief engineer for Channel 8 during his tenure there. Along with being a stand-up guy. It was an honor to have worked beside him during my time in Rochester. May he rest in peace.
Maureen McGuire
April 19, 2020
Dear Wendy, Stephanie and Nathan, Eric was and always will remain a gem. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Joe Ebert
April 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to Wendy and the rest of the family. I only got to work with Eric for a short time but he was a joy to work with. But more than that, he was a good, decent man.
Roxanne Matthews
April 18, 2020
We'll forever miss his kindness, thoughtfulness, and his laughter. Love you, Ermie.
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