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Eric Lahti Obituary

Lahti, Eric R. EAST GREENBUSH Eric R. Lahti, 75 of Michael Road in East Greenbush, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Valley View Center in Goshen, N.Y. Eric was born in Albany, the son of the late Samuel Lahti and Doris (Nestler) Lahti. Eric was a clerk for the N.Y.S. D.S.S. for many years. He was a member of New Hope For Life Ministries and Love Lutheran Church. He was known for his love of music, bad jokes, and yard sale expertise, Survivors include his brother, Gary (Carol) Lahti of Bloomingrove; niece and nephew, Harris (Caitlin) Lahti and Caroline (Crysandi) Marte both of Orange County, New York; and great-niece and nephew, Wesley Lahti Cala Marte. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, with a funeral service at 1 p.m. in the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home Inc., 165 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer. Burial will be in the East Greenbush Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 3, 2022.

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Patrick Ryan

November 5, 2022

Gary
Sorry to hear your brother. I have many memories of him and your Mom visiting at our house in the Manor. Long time ago. Hope all is well.
Patrick Ryan.

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Marian (Sister) Herron-Sherman

November 4, 2022

So, so, so many memories of growing up with Eric and his family. We were all childhood friends from my age of seven . Flashbacks to the best of times. Condolences to Gary for his loss, may he rest in peace and be with his parents.

Sandy & Phil Latch

November 3, 2022

Fond memories of Eric and his Mom. We had 2 of his Bible Versus on burlap hanging for many years in our home. Condolences to his family.

Gary Weichold

November 3, 2022

RIP Eric. May God's embrace welcome you.

David Shaut

November 3, 2022

Eric was a friend, and someone I went to school with at Columbia High School. I am sure he is celebrating his reunion with his Lord Jesus and his mother and father in heaven. God bless you my friend.

Darlene & Mickey Riley

November 3, 2022

Sweet memories of Eric and my 64 1/2 Ford Mustang, Kris, Glen C., Me, and many, great memories and fun we had back in the "Good ole days!"
May he rest in peace. There is a
hole in my heart for Eric was a TRUE FRIEND! God Bless you all!

Linda Green Dayton

November 3, 2022

Gary and family, I´m sorry to hear of Eric´s passing. We were confirmed at Love Lutheran Church, the first confirmation class there. Eric was a lot of fun. He was a good friend. Rest in peace, Eric. Love, Linda Green Dayton

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