Obituary of ERIC DEYOUNG ARDEN
Eric Deyoung Arden, 58, parted this earth on Sunday November 27th, 2016 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Eric was born on December 6, 1957 at Harlem Hospital in New York, NY to Barbara Arden and Wiley “Sonny” Michael Arden. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY but relocated to Stamford, CT in his late 20’s.
Eric worked for the US Postal service as a Clerk for over 28 years. He was a dedicated father and grandfather “Pop-Pop” who loved to dance, sketch in his free time and had a profound love for black and Native American culture and history.
Eric leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother Barbara Arden, daughters Erica Arden, Ariana Arden and Asia Johnson, grandchildren Amaiya McCoy, Kaiden and Canyon Johnson and Lilah Rose Wright. He also leaves behind his domestic partner Nancy “Bonnie” Mallory, siblings Debra Badger, Derek Arden and Michael Arden, as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his father Wiley “Sonny” Arden.
Eric was a kind, selfless spirit who made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Calling hours will be held on December 2, 2016 from 2:00-4:00PM at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 29 Grove Street, Stamford, CT. A service will be celebrated at 4PM. Repass to follow. Interment will take place in private. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT.
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