Eric Torres

Eric Torres obituary, Perth Amboy, NJ

Eric Torres

Eric Torres Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 28, 2024.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eric Torres, aged 46, who passed away in his home on Friday, December 27,2024. Eric was born March 20,1978, in Perth Amboy, to Zulma Vazquez and deceased father Edwin Torres.
He Attended Perth Amboy High School Until the 10Th grade. He successfully completed the Perth Amboy Adult School program. Eric graduated from Penn Medicine for Penn restorative Entrepreneurship in 2019. Eric truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends, family and riding his motorized vehicles. He also enjoyed music, fashion and outdoor adventures. Eric had a strong ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.
He is survived by his wife, Claribel Mendez, his two sons Erico Torres and Jayvian Torres, his sister Zulmaris Torres, his brother Edwin Torres Jr, his stepson David Morales, his stepdaughter Jayda Randolph, his stepfather Rey Vazquez, stepbrother, Rey Vazquez Jr., stepsister, Leonis, Arlene, Gina Vazquez, his aunts Carmen Santos, Nelly Torres, Laura Quintana, Yvonne Gutierrez and multiple aunts, uncles and cousins in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
We will begin to leave on Friday, January 3, 2024, at 9:15 am from the GUSTAV J. NOVAK FUNERAL HOME 419 Barclay Street Perth Amboy for a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church at 10 am. Burial will be at Alpine Cemetery.
Visiting is on Thursday, January 2, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm at funeral home.

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December 31, 2024

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Frank Crespo

December 31, 2024

Erico, My you Rest In Enteral Paradise..
My Condolences,To Zulma,Ray, Zumaris,Robert, Angel, Laura, And the countless Family members,And Friends Erico touched... 217 Waterfront Boys!! For Life!!!

Jenny Morales

December 31, 2024

My deepest condolences to my best friend Zee and your family. My heart is so torn by this news, Erico was so loving, humble, genuine and would help anyone who needed it. Erico you will truly be missed my brother from another mother.

Zaida Borges

December 29, 2024

Dear, Zulma , My deepest condolences to you and your entire family! I feel your pain he will be missed Zaida Borges

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Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home - Perth Amboy

419 Barclay St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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