Eric Russell Stang

Eric Russell Stang obituary, Mantua, NJ

Eric Russell Stang

Eric Stang Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Eric R. Stang, age 42, died April 3, 2025 at his home in Thorofare, NJ. Eric was a 2000 graduate of W. Deptford High School and graduated from Gloucester County College with a degree in Business. He was a Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker with Sheet Metal Worker's Local 19 of Philadelphia and worked on many high-rise buildings in the city throughout the course of his career. Eric enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He is predeceased by his father, James R. Stang, Pop Pop Frank Brown, Mom Mom Peg Brown and Uncle Walt Brown.
Eric was dearly loved by his mother, Cindy Wilson and stepfather, Ron Wilson Sr. of Thorofare; brother, James Stang and Sister, Alyssa Stang of Willingboro, NJ; stepsisters, Samantha Snyder of Mullica Hill, NJ, Ashely Wilson of W. Deptford, stepbrother, Ron Wilson Jr. (Lauren) of Malaga, NJ and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gone too soon but never to be forgotten. You will always remain in our hearts.
Family and Friends may visit from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, April 18th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 6 pm. Interment was private in Wenonah Cemetery alongside his grandfather and uncle. Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
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