Justin Eraci

Justin A. Eraci passed away unexpectedly at age 31. A Celebration of Life service was held for him on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Cherished son, Justin made his parents, Kathleen (nee McCarty) and the late Anthony Eraci, very proud. Dearly loved and admired brother, he was a source of guidance and support to his sister Jennie. He is loved and missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and all who were close to him. Justin was a 1998 graduate of Maine South High School in his home town of Park Ridge, Illinois. He received a varsity letter in Cross Country and was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, the Illinois State Champion Constitution Team, and the National Honor Society, as well as being an Illinois State Scholar and a National Merit Semi-finalist. Justin became a proud member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity at Carnegie Mellon University where he graduated four years later with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. After graduation Justin moved to California where he worked in software design in Silicon Valley. In his short lifetime he experienced richness and joy: he walked in the natural beauty of our earth; danced until his legs could no longer hold him up; felt the fullness of loving and being loved; and witnessed the miracle of birth. He embraced peace, sought truth, and supported freedom. Justin believed in treating all people with decency and respect. His philosophy was rooted in keeping karma good, intentions loving, possibilities expanding, and staying grateful. He understood it is love that we really need, everything else is dust in the wind. Let peace, love, and eternal light shine upon Justin and in his memory, may we love one another. A gift to CMU is being made in Justin's name. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois.