
- August 12, 1966 - September 5, 2015
- New Hampshire
of Eric's Passing
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“I am truly sorry for the late condolences. He was a wonderful friend to my passed spouse and he was very nice friend to me. I just...Read More »
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1 of 60 | Posted by: Blanche
“Nick and Family-
How sorry I am, so late today, to learn of your loss. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.  ...Read More »
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2 of 60 | Posted by: Renee
“SILIPITIRIA... MAY YOU R.I.P
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3 of 60 | Posted by: SOTOS KALIORAS - HOOKSETT, NH
“May your light shine for all eternity
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4 of 60 | Posted by: A friend
“Thoughts and prayers are with the family.. Delores.. Im so sorry for your loss ..Jesse, Hannah and myself are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.....Read More »
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5 of 60 | Posted by: A friend
“My deepest condolences to the entire family. May all of Eric's memories find you comfort & peace.
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6 of 60 | Posted by: Sofia Pashos (Biagiotti) - FL
“Mr. & Mrs. Palangas, Nick, and the entire family.My deepest condolences for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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7 of 60 | Posted by: Georgia Tzimopoulos - Manchester, NH
8 of 60 | Posted by: Sue Silver - Manchester, NH
“Eric,You are and always will be one of the great ones. A loyal and true friend. You will be sorely missed Yid. God doesn't make many like you. You...Read More »
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9 of 60 | Posted by: A friend
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
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10 of 60 | Posted by: Phil and Mary Ann sanopoulos
“To the Palangas Family: How appropriate that Eric's services were held on 9/11. He was a firefighter, State Rep, proud American...Read More »
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11 of 60 | Posted by: Kristen Kiernan
“My heart goes out to the Palangas family. I am deeply sorry for your loss and know that Eric has already made God laugh at least 10 times....Read More »
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12 of 60 | Posted by: Dan McCarthy
“So sorry for the loss of Eric. May His Memory Be Eternal!!
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13 of 60 | Posted by: natalie kobashar macleod - MA
“Always a gentleman... the world is a darker place without him. Rest in peace, Eric.
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14 of 60 | Posted by: Patricia Connare - Gilford, NH
15 of 60 | Posted by: Danny Billetter - Altoona, PA
16 of 60 | Posted by: Cookie Cosma - Manchester, NH
“D so sorry for your loss..you are in our thoughts and prayers
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17 of 60 | Posted by: Judy Lemire - Manchester, NH
“Rest in peace brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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18 of 60 | Posted by: Hank Martineau - Manchester
“My deepest sympathies to Eric's family . Rest in peace Eric
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19 of 60 | Posted by: Lori bozoian - Manchester, NH
“My prayers for comfort and peace of heart go to you all. Rose Gagnon
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20 of 60 | Posted by: Rose Gagnon - manchester, NH
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Family. We are thinking of you Marie and Jim and Nick at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...Read More »
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21 of 60 | Posted by: A friend
“sorry for your loss
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22 of 60 | Posted by: Irene Tonn
“To the Palanges Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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23 of 60 | Posted by: Doyon Family
“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love , Bill Stephanie , Gabrielle and Macaela Eaton
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24 of 60 | Posted by: Stephanie and Bill Eaton
“The Palangas Family,
I will keep the entire Palangas family in my prayers during this difficult time. May Eric rest in peace and may God bless and...Read More »
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25 of 60 | Posted by: Rick Misserville
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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26 of 60 | Posted by: Don and Vicki Starkweather
“love and prayers to the Palangas family in this difficult time.
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27 of 60 | Posted by: Caroline Augustus
“Greek, you will forever be my Best Friend... You will forever live in my heart forever... I'll meet you again to have an "All Night Pin Ball...Read More »
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28 of 60 | Posted by: Gary White - Manchester, NH
“REST IN PEASE MY FRIEND... YID YOU WILL BE MISSED
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29 of 60 | Posted by: ROBERT MURRAY JR - Manchester, NH
“JIMMY AND FAMILY OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU!TA SYLYPITIRIA MAS KAI KOYRAGIO!
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30 of 60 | Posted by: BILLY STAVRINOS - ME
“Jim and Maria, our hearts are aching for both of you! Eric is such a good man, son, and our neighbor! He will be sorely missed by all that knew him....Read More »
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31 of 60 | Posted by: A friend
“My deepest condolences go out to the whole Palangas family. May the memories of Eric help you find peace.
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32 of 60 | Posted by: Patti Osgood Dionne - Epsom, NH
“RIP buddy, your a great guy ERIC, you will be missed by many.
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33 of 60 | Posted by: John Williams - Hooksett, NH
“My prayers go out to everyone. He was a sweet man.
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34 of 60 | Posted by: Kimberly Vaillancourt - NH
“May God's love comfort you at this most difficult time. My thoughts are with all of you!
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35 of 60 | Posted by: Dianne Rein RN - Manchester, NH
“My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Palangas family. May the Good Lord grant all of you comfort and peace.
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36 of 60 | Posted by: Kathleen Wescott-Audette - NH
37 of 60 | Posted by: Donna King - Hampton, NH
“When at an out of control fire , you look back and see Eric jumping off the next arriving truck ,you knew we had a fighting chance. God must have had...Read More »
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38 of 60 | Posted by: Paul Nichols - Plant City, FL
“With deepest sympathy sorry for your loss may God be with you !!
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39 of 60 | Posted by: james perdikes - goffstown, NH
“My deepest condolences to the family. Ive known Eric since hallsville elementary school. He will be sorely missed. Also my prayers for nick that he...Read More »
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40 of 60 | Posted by: pam guy - NH
“Lolita! My friend, my condolences. So sorry I'm not there for you, but my heart holds you. You guys were a great example of love and commitment. ...Read More »
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41 of 60 | Posted by: Elizabeth Pena
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Palangas family.
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42 of 60 | Posted by: Brenda O'Neill
“Dolores
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please call if there is anything I can do.
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43 of 60 | Posted by: Debbie Davidson
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they grieve this horrific tragedy.
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44 of 60 | Posted by: "Joan Powers Bell. Winter Springs, FL"
“Jane, Nick, Tom, Sophie, and family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to a beautiful family.
Love, Earl, Janis, Emily, and Ben Johnson
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45 of 60 | Posted by: Janis Johnson
“Dear Palangas family,
Jane and Nick: We are holding you close in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Nancy and Deb xoxo
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46 of 60 | Posted by: Nancy Lee (Lamy) Harding
“Dolores my heart goes out to you, I send all my prayers to you as you go thru this very very difficult time in your life. I am here if you need me. I...Read More »
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47 of 60 | Posted by: LILA WOOD
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Palangas Family during this difficult time. Eric will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him!...Read More »
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48 of 60 | Posted by: Vaillancourt Family
“To the Palangas family,
I have great memories of Eric as a student role model at Central High School. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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49 of 60 | Posted by: Fred and Judy Cole
“Maria and family,
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers during your time of loss. There are no words that can help, but just...Read More »
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50 of 60 | Posted by: Linda Stonner
“Jane and Dolores and Palangas Family,
My heart goes out to all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot be spoken at...Read More »
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51 of 60 | Posted by: Nancy (Girouard) Beaudoin
“Eric, rest in peace. You will be missed so very much but I will never forget you. My family was so very lucky to have you in...Read More »
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52 of 60 | Posted by: David Martinez & Deborah Bolton Stone Martinez
“Heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the entire Palangas family. May your days and nights be blessed with many fond and happy memories to...Read More »
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53 of 60 | Posted by: Thomas J Cusson
“Jane ... I have been thinking about you. I can't seem to come up with the right words to comfort you. You are a lovely person. ((( Hug )))
Dolores ...Read More »
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54 of 60 | Posted by: Lisa Miville
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
All out love,
The Beahms
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55 of 60 | Posted by: Rich and Cathy Beahm
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are glad to have known Eric during our Central High School years.
Love Isabel...Read More »
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56 of 60 | Posted by: Isabel and David Stiasny
“Yid I will miss you until my days are over.
My heartfelt condolences to the Palangas family
And the Boys..I love you Yid
Buzz
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57 of 60 | Posted by: Tom Bozoian
“RIP "Yid". It was so nice to see you a few weeks back. You will be missed.
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58 of 60 | Posted by: Bill Burke
“Extremely saddened to hear about Eric, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
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59 of 60 | Posted by: CB and Tracy Bergeron
“My thoughts and prayers for the family.
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60 of 60 | Posted by: Amelia (Margetou) Dube
Eric Palangas, 49, of Manchester, NH, passed away September 5, 2015 following an automobile mishap.
He was born August 12, 1966 in Manchester, NH, and had been a lifelong resident of this community.
Prior to retirement, Eric was a member of the Manchester Fire Department.
In his youth, Eric was an All-State football player while at Manchester Central High School. He very much enjoyed his time spent at the Manchester Fire Department and was a former NH State Representative serving Manchester, NH.
Eric was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him and his caring way.
Family includes his wife-to-be and companion of 21 years, Dolores Mendoza; his parents, James & Maria (Kafkoulas) Palangas; one brother, Nicholas Palangas and his wife, Jane; one nephew, Thomas Palangas and one niece, Sophia Palangas; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins both here and in Greece.
Calling hours will be Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Cathedral. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. George Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104.
Cate & Johnson Funeral Service of Manchester is directing arrangements.
Family and friends may visit CateJohnson.com.
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I am truly sorry for the late condolences. He was a wonderful friend to my passed spouse and he was very nice friend to me. I just received the news and wish all my condolences to all.
Truly yours
Blanche
Posted by: Blanche Dec 18, 2015
Nick and Family-
How sorry I am, so late today, to learn of your loss. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Eric added to the quality of our lives and has left each of us with fond and funny memories to treasure. Peace and love to each of you, Always-
Renee
Posted by: Renee Nov 23, 2015
SILIPITIRIA... MAY YOU R.I.P
Posted by: SOTOS KALIORAS - HOOKSETT, NH Sep 26, 2015
May your light shine for all eternity
Posted by: A friend Sep 18, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.. Delores.. Im so sorry for your loss ..Jesse, Hannah and myself are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.. He will forever be your Hunk a roo ...
Posted by: A friend Sep 17, 2015
My deepest condolences to the entire family. May all of Eric's memories find you comfort & peace.
Posted by: Sofia Pashos (Biagiotti) - Pompano beach, FL Sep 12, 2015
Mr. & Mrs. Palangas, Nick, and the entire family.
My deepest condolences for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Georgia Tzimopoulos - Manchester, NH Sep 11, 2015
Posted by: Sue Silver - Manchester, NH Sep 11, 2015
Eric,
You are and always will be one of the great ones. A loyal and true friend. You will be sorely missed Yid. God doesn't make many like you. You and your family are in my thoughts buddy.
Please rest in peace pal.
-Dave Connare
Posted by: A friend Sep 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Posted by: Phil and Mary Ann sanopoulos Sep 10, 2015