Eric R. Bray

Eric R. Bray

Eric Bray Obituary

Published by Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick on Nov. 9, 2016.
Eric was born on July 10, 1980 and passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Eric was a resident of Brick, New Jersey at the time of his passing. He was proudly served E-5 Navy Veteran and honorably discharged in June 2006. He was married to Kristine. Family and friends can offer their condolences on Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 9:00am at St. Dominicâs Church in Brick. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family through envelopes provided by the funeral home.

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November 5, 2024

Michael Krzeszewski posted to the memorial.

May 5, 2024

Roger Bray posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2023

Jason Donellan posted to the memorial.

Michael Krzeszewski

November 5, 2024

Eric we all miss you very much. Many prayers to you.
Go Navy !!!

Roger Bray

May 5, 2024

God How much I miss You my loving son

Jason Donellan

November 3, 2023

Rest in peace ❤

Michael Krzeszewski

November 3, 2023

Miss ya!! Please take care of my Eric!!!

Michael Krzeszewski

November 6, 2022

Eric
I´m sure by now you probably have met my son Eric who also left us to soon. Your pops and miss you both. We cry we laugh and miss ya. Love you guys.
Peace

Barbara Fabbo

November 14, 2016

Dear Kristine, so terribly sorry for you and your beautiful girls and for your entire family. Such a terrible tragedy to lose a loving spouse and partner at any age. Please know that we are all praying for you to find the strength you'll need in the days and months ahead. I know that Eric will always be with you. Look for the signs - they are all around and real. God Bless you.

November 11, 2016

Nancy and Roger, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carol Kowalew

Jean Mason

November 11, 2016

Roger and Nancy, I am so sorry for your tragic and painful loss

BOB & PAT KIEFER

November 11, 2016

Roger and family....it has been many...many years....but we read about your tragic loss and wanted to reach out with our prayers for you and all of your family to find the strength you will need to help you with your painful loss....God Bless you and your family...
Bob and Pat Kiefer, Manchester, New Jersey

Michael Paone

November 11, 2016

My prayers to Eric and to all of his loving family and friends, may God bless you with all of his Love during these trying moments. The short time that I have known Eric, I feel so sad but blessed at the same time

November 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers will be with the entire Bray family.Eric was a great guy. He will be sorely missed by a lot of people. My God hold you and help you through this tough time.

Leona and chet Smith

November 10, 2016

Deep sadness and prayers to the Bray family on your loss.

Leona and chet Smith

November 10, 2016

Deep sadness and prayers to the Bray family .

November 10, 2016

with a broken heart,I have to say goodbye to a sweet kid who was a delight to talk to.I miss you already and am very sad for your family.Rest in Peace,my friend
Rendzia Family

Linda-Sam Lockwood

November 10, 2016

Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. May God give Eric eternal rest and your family the strength to bear the tremendous pain.

Marie Tirrell

November 10, 2016

Sincerest sympathy and prayers for the Bray Family on the tragic death of Eric. There are absolutely no words that can tell you how sorry I am.
May your love for each other support you during this time of immeasurable grief and those beautiful baby girls forever keep Eric's spirit close to all of you.
Rest In Peace, Eric.

Teresa Petti

November 10, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 10, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Margaret Reid

November 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your loved one. May God help all your family and friends be consoled at this heartbreaking time in your lives.

Kevin & Jenna Nagle

November 10, 2016

Our hearts ache. We are so sorry for the loss of a good friend. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. We will miss you Eric

Vincent & Frannie Landolfi

November 10, 2016

Dear Kevin & GK,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your entire family at the loss of your brother Eric. We will pray for your strength and courage during this difficult time, and for the future.

The Staff at MAC Builders

November 10, 2016

Kevin, GK, & Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Eric. We will pray for all of you and in his spirit.

John Signorelli

November 10, 2016

To the entire Bray family, you have my deepest condolences. I grew up with Eric and Kevin from childhood. He was one of the most honest and up beat guys you could ever meet. His loyalty to his friends and family was stronger than anything you can imagine...especially his loyalty to his brother Kevin. Eric was always full of joy. He showed the greatest deal of bravery by signing that dotted line and serving his country. Thank you Eric...for your service and for a lifetime of memories. You were one of a kind.

Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern

November 10, 2016

Truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

Felica Plunkett

November 10, 2016

My condolences to all the family. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the U.S.S Seattle AOE-3, He was a very nice guy.

Megan Nixon

November 10, 2016

Prayers to find peace during this time.

Megan Nixon

November 10, 2016

My heart breaks for you all. Eric always had a smile on his face and I'll never forget when he was glowing and could not contain his happiness when Kristine was pregnant with his 1st born. My deepest Condolences to the Bray Family and all that have been blessed to have personally known Eric.

Carol

November 10, 2016

Roger, Nancy & Family
Please accept my deepest condolences on the tragic loss of Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most terrible time.

Miriam Mullins

November 10, 2016

The world is darker this week. You were one of the nicest people onboard the USS Seattle, and your constant smile and laugh broke through many stressful and boring watches and long work days. The day I ended up covered in powdered waste brought us all many laughs and will be a memory I carry if you.

Rest easy my brother, your watch on this earth is over, we have the watch.

Karen Estelle

November 10, 2016

We were friends back in the day when we were on the USS Seattle. Eric (or "Bray" as I called him) was such a nice guy and could always take a joke. He was a total goof. Everyone was better for knowing him. We got out of the navy around the same time and I saw him a couple of times in passing since. I'm grateful for those chance encounters and for Facebook because it was nice to see how my buddy was doing from time to time. He had a heart of gold and will be missed. His Seattle friends loved him very much. Fair winds and following seas, brother

November 9, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Vinnie and Barbara Daniels

Doris Chakeres

November 9, 2016

My heart breaks for you and your girls and I'm sending prayers your way for God, family and friends to help each other through this difficult time. There is nothing I can do to ease your pain or to help you, but know that I'm here if you need me.

November 9, 2016

You will forever be missed brother
Your U.S.S Seattle family

Nathan Stapp

November 9, 2016

I remember you was one of the first people to talk me to changing my rate to HT and we quickly became friends man . Your personality is second to none and your heart even bigger it was a honor to have served on the Seattle with you and you have given me a lifetime of memories in the 3 1/2 years I knew you you will forever be missed you was one of the greatest truly irreplaceable in every aspect .Rest easy brother we will take the watch. Till we meet again fair wind and following seas.

Jason Donellan

November 9, 2016

Kristine iam very sorry for your loss god bless you and the children if anything you need were aim not far away

November 9, 2016

Kristine,
Our hearts grieve with you all. We are praying for you, your beautiful girls and your entire family.
~Jim and Jackie Anilonis

Jason Santiago

November 9, 2016

Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. Till we meet again.

Mickey and Lorraine Krzeszewski

November 9, 2016

Our prayers go out too all. Eric our love to you RIP.

Scott Triolo

November 9, 2016

Our prayers go out to the entire family. He was so kind hearted and caring to his friends and family. He will be deeply missed. ❤

Jillian VonGlahn (Hamilton)

November 9, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Martha Costa

November 9, 2016

Eric it's so hard to believe that you have gone home to heaven. I still have you in my mind hanging around the garage with Mike and working on your cars. you will always be remembered for your living ways and beautiful smile. Keep looking down on your beautiful family help them get thru this horrible nightmare. You will forever live in the hearts of all that you have touched R.I.P my dear

Fellow SS Mama - The McCormack family

November 9, 2016

Kristine, I am praying for you and your girls. ❤

Your SS Mamas Family

November 9, 2016

Kristine, our prayers are with you and your babies. Our deepest condolences for you and your family. If there's anything we can do, please do not ever hesitate to ask, we're with you.

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