Eric J. Johnson

Eric J. Johnson obituary, Waterford, NY

Eric J. Johnson

Eric Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2026.
WATERFORD Eric J. Johnson, 49, passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born and educated in Fordyce, AR he was son of Wilma Matthews Preston of Fordyce, AR and the late Clarence Johnson Jr.

Eric had resided in St. Petersburg, FL for many years before moving to this area in 2021.

Eric had a great sense of humor and was always able to make those around him laugh. His greatest enjoyment was to watch his daughter Kiarra, of whom he was so proud, playing soccer and basketball. He was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his daughter, Kiarra Johnson of Waterford and her mother Kristi Civitella. Also surviving is his sister Stephanie Matthews of St. Louis, MO and long-time friend, Kelly Fusco of Waterford.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 4 pm at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., (Rte. 32), Waterford.

Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 pm prior to the service.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society at: www.cancer.org/donate

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

Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home

133 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188

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