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1941
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2023
Eric Messersmith Obituary
San Francisco, CA - On Tuesday January 10, Eric Jesse Messersmith of San Francisco passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was 81 years old. Eric was a respected criminal defence lawyer practicing law for over 30 years in California. He discovered his love for motorcycles when he was fourteen and he continued riding for 67 years. He was a literary scholar and a man of fine wit. Eric is survived by his only son Andrew Messersmith.
"Life's a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it"
- John Gay
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