1958
Eric
2022
Eric D. Craigie Sr.
June 3, 1958 — July 8, 2022
Eric D. Craigie Sr., Sr., husband, father, brother, grandfather, 64 years of age of West Sixth Street Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..
Born in Kalkaska Michigan on Tuesday, June 3, 1958 the son of the late George, and Charlotte (Grier) Craigie. He was also predeceased by his namesake Eric D. Craigie II in November of 2021.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 45 years, Francine M. (O'Donnell) Craigie; sons, Steven Craigie and his wife Stephanie of Jim Thorpe, Timothy Craigie and his wife Kathleen of Lehighton; brothers, Neal, Robert, Charles Craigie and his wife Sharon; sister, Ann Pack; grandchildren, Taylor, Matthew, Eli, Ethan, and Emily; mother-in-law, Joanne O'Donnell; daughter-in-law, Amy (smith) Craigie. Nieces and nephews also survive Eric.
Eric was a self employed contractor, plumber, and electrician in Jim Thorpe for many years. When not working, Eric could be found in the garage working on cars. Eric enjoyed collecting model trains.
Eric will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Picnic will be held on Sunday August 28, 2022 from 2 to 5:00 P.M. at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park in the Pavillion 830 Fern Street Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Kalkaska Michigan on Tuesday, June 3, 1958 the son of the late George, and Charlotte (Grier) Craigie. He was also predeceased by his namesake Eric D. Craigie II in November of 2021.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 45 years, Francine M. (O'Donnell) Craigie; sons, Steven Craigie and his wife Stephanie of Jim Thorpe, Timothy Craigie and his wife Kathleen of Lehighton; brothers, Neal, Robert, Charles Craigie and his wife Sharon; sister, Ann Pack; grandchildren, Taylor, Matthew, Eli, Ethan, and Emily; mother-in-law, Joanne O'Donnell; daughter-in-law, Amy (smith) Craigie. Nieces and nephews also survive Eric.
Eric was a self employed contractor, plumber, and electrician in Jim Thorpe for many years. When not working, Eric could be found in the garage working on cars. Eric enjoyed collecting model trains.
Eric will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Picnic will be held on Sunday August 28, 2022 from 2 to 5:00 P.M. at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park in the Pavillion 830 Fern Street Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eric D. Craigie Sr., please visit our flower store.
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Picnic Celebrating Eric's Life
Sunday, August 28, 2022
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