Tribute & Message From The Family

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.