Erik "Ben" Swanson

Erik Ben Swanson lived a simple life. His mother, family and close friends were the center of his heart, while his love for the outdoors made his life whole. A true outdoorsman, Erik appreciated the peace and beauty in nature and loved the fresh air and energy of the great outdoors. He was a gifted contractor that pursued perfection. Erik's excellence and dedication was appreciated by all his customers, colleagues, and business partner.
From an early age, Erik developed a love for the great outdoors. He explored every lake, river, and stream from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, searching for what he referred to as "A Honey Hole". He would share these secret spots with his beloved family and close friends. Erik's greatest passion was fly fishing for trout on his own. It seemed like these were the moments he was truly at peace. He also loved to hunt and saw the outdoors as his personal sanctuary, where he preferred to commune with nature over people.
Erik's passions did not stop at fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed cooking, sporting clays, socializing with close friends, and playing a competitive game of cards or pool. Whatever time he had left, he spent with mom.
Erik led a life filled with honesty, integrity, and respect. He had the most profound effect on people. His laugh and his smile were contagious. He was always himself, and in doing so, his friends and family respected him greatly. All who knew Erik Swanson will treasure his memory.
Erik Benjamin 'Ben' Swanson, age 44, of Cresco PA passed away suddenly on Thursday February 15, 2024. Born in Morristown, NJ he was the son of Susan (Sharp) Swanson and the late George Swanson.
Erik will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Michelle Powell and her husband Curtiss and Kimberly Mazzarino and her husband Aldo; aunt, Alice Whitaker; uncles, Bill Sharp and his wife Dasha and Roger Sharp; nieces, Morgan Powell and Nina Mazzarino, soul mate Jenipher Roba, as well as, many beloved cousins, friends and extended relatives.
Erik is preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, Benjamin and Plata Swanson; maternal grandparents, William and Vivian Sharp; uncle, Stanley Swanson and aunt, Tammy Sharp.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Please visit Erik's personal memory page at www.Bolockfuneralhome.com where you may share a memory.
To make a memorial contribution please visit https://nesar.org/ to donate to Northeast Search and Rescue in his name.