Eric DeWit Obituary

I went to school with Eric for many years, and I always thought he was a wonderful and caring person. I will always remember him for his great personality and sense of humor. To Eric and his family, god bless you.

As Eric’s Aunt Helen, I have known him since birth and witnessed the many chapters in his life: Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, graduations and recently, his marriage to Demi. The baby shower for little Kylie was the last happy event that I saw and visited with Eric. Later, as he sat beside a group of Purcell relatives, he beamed of how he loved being a policeman, and looked forward to being a new father. I have been close to his maternal grandparents, Dale and Lawrence Purcell, and have seen their love for him and Eric’s love for them. I also attended his parents, Dariel and Gene’s wedding, and saw their many sacrifices and loving guidance that made Eric the fine young man that he became. I have watched him grow over twenty-three years into such a remarkable individual that it makes one wonder as to “Why” he was taken so soon.



Aunt Helen Purcell, Dolton

Dariel & Gene, Aunt Dot and I want to tell you we know how you feel as we had a similar loss. No words can express the grief that comes with such a loss. Our prayers are with you and Eric.



Love Aunt Dot & Uncle Al

To the family of Eric



i didnt know Eric, but please know that i am very sorry for your loss. i know how it feels to lose someone, for i have lost my mother a year and a half ago. my advise is keep your head up, and time will heal even though it takes a long time. A friend gave me a word of advise that i will share with you, "A PERSON NEVER DIES AS LONG AS THEY ARE REMEMBERED." Eric is a few graves away from my mother Carol Bullaro, and i give you my word to the family and friends i will take care of him as i do for my mother and everyone around her.

again i am very sorry for your loss, and i hope you take this knowing that. remember the happy times for that is what he would want you to remember.



a friend,

Jonathan Wisniewski

Dear Gene and Dariel:



Gene, you may remember me. I went to St. Helena grammar school with you. I just want to tell you and Dariel that I'm very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Eric, but, I pray that God will give you strength and help you through this very sad period in your life. God bless you and your family always.



Sincerely,



Greg Patras

My deepest sympathy to the family of Eric. I didn't know him personally but work for a couple who are related to Eric and who are deeply saddened by his loss. He sounded like he was a respectable young man. My heart goes out to the family who lost this young man, husband, and father. God Bless You. Sincerely, Carol Stogin

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you!

Our Condolences and Prayers are with the entire DeWit family.

Very Sincerely

Bill Gallaher & Staff - State Farm, Richton Park, Il

Dear Gino and Dariel:

Having lived across the street from you in Floosmoor brings back many wonderful memories of Eric growing up right before us. Ted called us and we were shocked and deeply saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during these days of grieving. We rest easy knowing that he is "HOME" looking over you now. Sincerely, Carolyn and Dave Hilton

Dear Dariel and Gene,

Please accept our sincere sympathies on the loss of your dear son, Eric. Michael just telephoned us with the sad news. We remember what a wonderful young man Eric was. We enjoyed watching him play basketball and baseball during his grade school years. You were always there to see him play.

We will be praying for you and Eric's family.

I lost touch with Eric about a year after highschool, yet he was always in my thoughts. He was a great friend and will be missed very much. My only regret was not getting to spend more time with him. His memory will live on forever. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and family.

Eric Gave the Ultimate sacrafice while trying to make our little corner of the World a safer place, for that he will never be forgotten. To his Family, be proud Of Eric, Remember the good times and never forget him, His extended family(the proud Men and Women in Blue) will never forget him, he will always be in our hearts and prayers, along with his Wife, Daughter, and family.

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE DeWIT family

Gene & Dariel

I can't find the words to tell you how much sorrow I feel for you. I am calling everyone and will see you Thursday night.

Lowell Werner

Nino's Pizza delivery man,

my deapest regrets ,may god look out for your family

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like a great guy. May God always be with you and your children. Just remember he is with God now and he isn't suffering or in pain and he is watching over you and your children. I hope everything is great in your future.



love always and forever

Mandi

Eric, You have always been an honest person. I regret your premature passing. I wish that I could see how successful we had become in our lives. I now regret not keeping in touch after our graduation. I hope that your wife and daughter share your virtues and honesty. This summer you will be my inspiring light, I AM DEDICATING MY FIRST MARATHON TO YOUR LEGACY.

The lord has a plan for us all. Chris Hudson

Iam very sorry to hear about the loss.You have my deepest sympathy,and my prayers go out to you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeWit family. Michelle-Village of Richton Park.

We're praying for the entire family. We can only imagine the depth of your grieving. We will take care of food for the wake. Let us know if there is anything else we can do. We love you all!