Deep River, CT / Rachel Coe Things happen in life that we will never understand and may never come to peace with. I'm so sorry we lost such a great person at such a young age. My deepest sympathys go out to the family and his closest friends.
East Haddam,CT / Sandi &. Mike Villaggio Dearest Pat, Don & Family- I didnt not have the pleasure of knowing your grandson very well but my heart aches for you & your family.You have all been through so much lately.Please know how truly loved you are. You are in our hearts & prayers.
Chester, CT / Adam Orfield knew Eric through high school. We were never very close but I know he was always there for others. There's a memorial in our locker room for former players who have passed on. The quote on it says this, "No life is over until all the lives it has touched have passed." Eric, your spirit lives on.
Bristol, TN / Bonnie VonDeck To all of Eric's family...my deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Rosemary,from one woman to another,from one mother to another, I am so sorry and I will keep you and your in my prayers. Love, Bonnie VonDeck
Higganum. CT / Rebecca Mainetti Eric has a special place in my heart.When I met him he told me that I was "a beautiful girl". He has a big heart, and is a great guy. He is in heaven flirting with all the angels! He always brought a smile to our faces! I love you and miss you Eric! Be strong! ~Love Rebecca
Westbrook,CT/ Ardeth Hartson No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Chester,CT/ Russell Blair I am in the presence of God. In a moment,in the turning of a thought, I am where God is. To many of eric's friends David,Russell,and the list goes on. also to the family members of Eric my deep sorrow and sympathy
Chester,CT/ Eryn Orfield Dear Eric, We all miss you down here, but we all know you're shining down on us from heaven. I'll never forget all those times we spent together. You were my best guy friend and I told you that everyday. You were always there for everyone, you ALWAYS knew how to make us feel better. I'm going to miss our long phone calls at night you've helped me through so much and I thank you for that. You will always be in my heart forever- I love you Sousa. Love Always,
Clinton,CT/ Shaun Bach My deepest condolenses to all his family. He was a friend of mine through the bowling alley and I would see him almost every Monday night, and whether the day was bad or good he always managed to make the day brighter. He was a gifted man, that no matter what he had the smile and made you feel like everything was going to be alright.
Old Saybrook / Jesse Trester i was a good friend of eric i miss him so much my deepest apologies to mr. and mrs. sousa and his family he will always live in my heart he always made me smile i will miss him dearly and if any help is needed my cell is 860-790-1484 and home number is 510-0434 and you can call anytime for anyhting my deepest apologies for your loss
Ivoryton, CT / Stephanie Belval Eric was always there for everyone who ever needed him for anything he would give someone he had just met the shirt off of his back. I rember a couple times stopping by his infamous window to ask him for a favor or just to say hey because I knew that he would always be there to talk to. I also, remember his hugs every single time I saw him he would also walk right up to me and give me a hug. And the phone conversations I could talk to him forever about anything and he always knew the right thing to say. He will always be in our hearts.R.I.P Eric love u always.
Deep River, CT / Chelsea Fremut My deepest sympathy goes out to Eric's family and friends. I was a friend of Eric and he was also a former employee of my family at Fremut Service in Deep River. I will miss him dearly and god, let him rest in peace
Monmouth, ME / Hugh LeMaster TO DAVE, ROSE,MICHAEL AND UNCLE PAUL, DORIS AND I HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS AND IN OUR HEARTS. ERIC WAS SO FULL OF LIFE, AND WHEN WE SAW HIM, HIS PRESENCE JUST SEEMED LIKE THE SUN HAD ARRIVED. HE REMINDED ME, OF ME, AT 17, HIS MUSIC, HIS REBEL WAYS, HIS YEST FOR LIFE. I WISH I COULD HAVE SPENT MUCH MORE TIME WITH HIM. THE LIMITED TIME I DID SPEND WITH HIM WAS MEMORABLE. HE LIVED EVERY DAY LIKE THE ANIMAL HOUSE GANG, AN I ENVIED HIM THE FREE SPRIT AND THE WAY HE SHOWED IT OFF. HE DIDNT HANG ON TO THE WORLD'S COATAIL LIKE MOST OF US , THE WORLD HUNG ONTO HIS COATAIL! HE WAS JUST A MAGICAL YOUNG MAN THAT LIT UP THE WORLD AND THOSE AROUND HIM. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM, LOVE TO YOU ERIC AND TO YOUR FAMILY. HUGH & DORIS THE LEMASTER'S
Deep River, CT / Deanna Knudsen Eric Was a really great guy. He was always there for me through thick and thin. I had called him the night of the accident and he never answered. Later that night around 10pm he called me back, but I was busy at the time. I really wish I would have at least told him how much I loved him for the kid he was. I will always remember him ...I just hope he's in that safe place he always wished he could be in. I love you Sousa! Love Dee
Moodus, CT / Dawn-Marie (. Bach ). Bogue Dear Eric, I know that you are not here on earth but you are here in HEART and SPIRIT.I will miss all the heart touching talks that we shared when you came to see me with John( Munchie ) and the late night phones calls from you asking me to talk to my son John( Munchie) about you 2 boys having a disagreement because Munichie wouldn't talk to you.You are as much as a son to me as my own son Munchie.We Love you & will miss you
PLEASE watch over Munchie
Love Dawn-Marie ( Munchie's mom ) Marty John ( Munchie ) Devin-Dessere'a Brittany
Mansfield Center, CT / Paul/Lynne/Dillon Desilets You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you and comfort you in your time of need.
Old Saybrook, CT / Sarah Rowe My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. It's been a very difficult time for the whole family, and my heart goes out to each and everyone. God be with you all, Sarah
Waterford (now), CT / Donna &. Chelsea Bourn Tom Sullivan We knew Eric through my daughter, Chelsea and thought he was a wonderful young man. He would ride his ATV over from time to time to just stop and chat. And if Chelsea wasn't home, he would sit a while and talk with us instead. We moved last year and hadn't spoken with Eric recently, but he called Chelsea about 2 weeks ago to just say hi and asked how we were doing too. He was a very kind, thoughtful, and special person and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Beacon Falls, CT / Penny &. Family Truglia-Carbajal Dear Rosemary, David & Family, Our hearts are broken for you. Eric was a true gift from the heavens, only on loan to us for such a short time. He will be missed by so many who love him and you. Words Fail. All Our Love and Deepest Sympathies
Chester, CT / Charlene &. Scott Haag Rose,Dave and Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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