Name: Visitation for Eric Thomas Engelhardt
Start: 2023-07-07T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-07T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Harvey - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

Eric Thomas Engelhardt entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 48. He was born in New Orleans, La. and grew up in Marrero, La. He is survived by his mother, Mary W. Guerrera (Tony) and his brother, Brandon P. Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Knut D. Engelhardt (Vonda). He was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Following college, he was a band director, but left his teaching position to be in the touring musical show, CATS. He moved to New York City in 2005 and during his time in NYC, he was a Music Director at Barbershop Harmony Society, was the Artistic Director of Rittenhouse Sound, Former Assistant Director of Voices of Gotham and Former Province Governor of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. Eric will be sadly missed by his family, associates and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eric Thomas Engelhardt Music/Musical Theater Scholarship established at Northwestern State University. This scholarship will honor Eric and help students who aspire to follow their dreams of a future in music. Donations can be made online at https://northwesternstatealumni.com/donations/scholarships, or mailed to NSU Alumni Center, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Engelhardt

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John Haak - Philadelphia

July 7, 2023

Eric's musicianship, leadership, and engaging personality are the main reasons I started singing w a chorus again. He made Rittenhouse Sound challenging but fun, exceptional yet accessible. He invested so much of himself in our group. Eric will be dearly missed.

Betty and Arthur Thompson

July 6, 2023

I remember Eric as a 10 year old sweet kid. He and my daughter Melissa were the same age. They use to hang out together when he visited. Melissa always loved Eric. She always said how cute he was Ms so sweet. We followed Eric´s accomplishments in his adult years. Prayers and condolences to the family. Eric was so loved by our family. Aunt Rose adored him as if he were her own. His Aunt Betty as well. He will be missed by all.

Galindo Rodriguez

July 6, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family. Eric was one of a kind. His enthusiasm for anything he pursued was second to none; his big smile being his cue that artistry was most important. Excellent musician: vocalist, tubist, people person. NSU is a better place because of you. Galindo, Sue, and Josie.

Howard Agran

July 5, 2023

As a singer with much experience (more than 60 years), it has been a great pleasure to sing under Eric´s guidance and direction. He has been a wonderful teacher and someone whose artistic expression has been truly inspiring. He has made everyone a better singer and our chorus, the best I have ever sung in. He will never be forgotten.

K. Matthews

July 3, 2023

Eric was a giving and passionate musician. He knew what it meant to "step up to the challenge." I will always remember the music he shared while we worked together. "Truly the best."

Melissa C.

July 2, 2023

My condolences to Eric's friends and family. I've never met Eric, but have heard of his immense contribution to the BHS community through members of the Voices of Gotham and Rittenhouse Sound.

Thank you for all that you've done to make barbershop a more inclusive space, such as Everyone in Harmony. I am also grateful for the generous scholarship you've set up for musical theatre students in your alma mater. Your legacy will live on in the hearts of many.

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