My deepest condolences to the family. I am extremely saddened by the news. Although I had moved to the west coast some time ago and have not seen Eric for many years, I have very fond memories of Eric and his brother Steve, as we grew up together in the same neighborhood in Pennsauken.
I'll never forget the record albums and concert tee shirts he would give to me when we were kids. I seem to remember his uncle (or someone in his family), working in the music business, and always kept Eric in a good supply of albums etc. As I recall, Black Sabbath, Paranoid and Deep Purple, Machine Head, were my first forays into rock music courtesy of Eric! Lots of good memories form from a great time and place to be young.
R.I.P. my friend.
Jim Martino