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Eric Hayden Obituary
Blauvelt, NY - Eric Scott Hayden, 33, died unexpectedly on April 9th, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1987 to Robert and Barbara (Gouldner) Hayden. He lived most of his life in Blauvelt. Eric is survived by his parents, his two older brothers, Robert (Claudia) and Matthew (Tara), two nephews, Christopher and Kyle and a niece, Olivia. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly.
Eric joined the Army and served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. He served his country with honor and pride.
He loved to cook all kinds of food for his family. He was an avid Mets fan and loved to play softball, watch movies and sing karaoke in particular "Sweet Caroline."
Eric loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, 11am, at St. Catharine's Church in Blauvelt. Interment with military honors to follow at the F.W. Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery in New Hempstead, NY. Visiting hours will Wednesday, 3-7pm, at the Moritz Funeral Home, 98 Route 303, Tappan, NY (845-359-0890 / www.moritzfh.com).
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Barbara Hayden
December 3, 2022
The memories of Eric that are written here are beautiful. He had some amazing friends and a wonderful family behind him. Eric was a extremely caring young man and so important to so many people. I am beyond proud to be Eric's mom. I will miss him for the rest of my life. Love you always and forever Eric.
AC
April 2, 2022
You were my best friend and there will never be a day in my life that I don't think about our good times together. I miss you brother.
I remember staying up late discussing topics about the universe and science and all types of interesting stuff. You were a very smart young man that left us to early. Me and Anna both miss you thank you for all the memories. Godspeed my friend
Randy Lamont
April 13, 2021
I served with Eric in Iraq. He came to my wedding after we got out. Truly heartbreaking that he is gone. R.I.P. brother.
Ali landes
April 12, 2021
This is so hard. It is so painful to see his name on an obituary. I am heartbroken and so sorry for the loss of Eric.
I once cared about Eric more than anyone else in the world. I still care about him and I will for the rest of my life. I’ll miss knowing he’s around, I’ll miss rooting for him.
I’m happy to say Eric was my friend. I’m grateful for the many memories i have with him. Eric and I got our first tattoos together and I’m lucky to have a permanent reminder of our time together. I am so sorry for his family and loved ones now. Death is hardest on the living. I only hope he can rest easy and is in peace.
Thank you for serving our country, Eric. Your bravery, loyalty, and dignity will never be forgotten or unappreciated. We will miss you forever.
I will always think of Eric when I hear the following: “me and Julio” (Simon and Garfunkel), “brown eyed girl” (van Morrison) “cats in the cradle” (Harry Chapin), “string of pearls” (soul asylum), “don’t go away” (oasis) and of course Bob Seeger.
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