Eric Whiteman passed away on April 8, 2018; his final resting place will be in Montana where he loved hiking and photographing. A memorial service will be held today, May 10, in the chapel at The Masonic Home, at 10:30 a.m.. Eric was the son of Edythe and Walter Whiteman and brother to Ralph of West Palm Beach, Florida, and the late Malcolm of Warrington, Pennsylvania. He also leaves two nieces and two nephews and his beloved sister-law, Viola. He had a closely knit extended family who were all very special to him as he was to them. Eric’s parents moved to Livingston in 1939 where Eric lived until moving to The Masonic Home in Burlington, New Jersey in 2004. He graduated from Livingston High School in 1961 and was a member of Trinity Covenant Church and the Camera Club. He also served on the local board of the Partnership for People with Disabilities. Many in Livingston regarded Eric as “The Walker” as he was often seen walking in preparation to traveling and hiking. Before Orange Memorial Hospital closed, Eric rode the bus to work as hospital staff support for 42½ years. In Burlington, he continued his daily walking and was often on his computer, especially enjoying digital art. The residents and staff became “family” to Eric. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Masonic Home, 902 Jacksonville Road. Burlington, NJ 08016 and/or Acacia Hospice, at the same address.
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