Erik Wade Palmiter, 53, of North Scranton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning.
Born in Scranton, he is the son of the former Nancy Raniella and William Palmiter. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School and previously worked as a manager at local supermarkets.
Erik was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and New York Yankee’s fan. He was kind and generous. He would do anything for anyone and had a big heart. Erik had a sense of humor and a sarcastic wit that made people laugh. He will sadly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Also surviving is his sister, Mary McGlynn and husband Thomas, Tunkhannock. Nieces, Julie Jones and Zoey McGlynn. Nephews, Luis Hernandez and Elliot McGlynn. Several aunts, uncles and cousins. A step-father, Dennis Sovitch. His best friend, Rob Lewis, Scranton.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nicole Palmiter. Maternal grandparents, Alfonso and Magdelin Raniella. An uncle, Michael Raniella and a cousin, Amy Hackenberg.
The funeral will be Monday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Chestnut St., Dunmore.
Interment, Washburn Street Cemetery in West Scranton.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 3-5pm at the funeral home.
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