October 3 1957 June 10 2019
Eric E. Ekstrom, age 61 years, of Cementon, N.Y died suddenly at home on June 10, 2019 due to health- related issues. Eric was born on October 3, 1957, in Norfolk, VA and is the son of the late Frederick “Fritz” and Doris (McRoberts) Ekstrom. Eric was a graduate of The Saugerties High School, Class of 1975. After his graduation, Eric spent over ten years in Minnesota. He returned to Saugerties, N.Y. where he became a Pressman for KTB, Treasure Chest, Vertis and The Catskill Daily Mail. Eric did woodworking and furniture refinishing for his family and friends. Eric is survived by his partner of thirty years Anne Welch of Cementon, sons Michael Matthews of MN, Ethan Ekstrom and Nolan Ekstrom of Cementon, two sisters Barbara (John) McCann of SC, Carol (Harry) VanWagener of NC, two brothers Andy (Barbara) Ekstrom of MN, and Gary (Holly) Ekstrom of MN and two grandsons Ty and Lance Matthews of MN. Memorial services will be held at a later date, and will be announced by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing, in his name. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St. Cairo, N.Y. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Eric E. Ekstrom please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eric E Ekstrom October 3 1957 June 10 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Athens, state: New York