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Eric R. Carl

1936 - 2026

Eric R. Carl obituary, 1936-2026, Essex, MD

FUNERAL HOME

Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

1407 Old Eastern Avenue

Essex, Maryland

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Feb. 7, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church

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Eric Carl Obituary

On January 27, 2026, Eric R. Carl passed away. Beloved husband of Marjorie Carl and the late Virginia Lee Carl; devoted father of Mark N. Carl (Sandra), Thomas H. Carl (Kimberly), and the late Eric Carl and his surviving spouse Julie; cherished grandfather of Sean, Kimberly, April, Michael, Mason, Marissa, Bradley, Sophia, and Nicholas; dear brother of Judy Saunders and her late husband Bud. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1901 Middleborough Road, Essex, Maryland 21221, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may gather from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements by the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Avenue News on Jan. 28, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Eric Carl

Feb

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church

1901 Middleborough Road, Essex, MD 21221

Feb

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hope Lutheran Church

1901 Middleborough Road, Essex, MD 21221

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Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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