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Eric Raymond Burdick, 65

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Eric Raymond Burdick, 65 of North Adams, MA. died Tuesday July 28, 2026 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.
Born February 17, 1961, in North Adams , a son of the late Raymond W. and Gertrude (Hanlon) Burdick. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Dorothy Przedpelski.

He is survived by his brother, Wesley Burdick (Gail) , his sister Ruth Ellen and her husband Steven Berninger, his nieces Bridget(Christopher) Stroh and Shannon Estes, three nephews, Matthew (Christina) Burdick, Michael Berninger (Sarah Vanphravong), Scott (Donna) Sherman and Scott Estes, 2 great-nieces, Hazel Stroh and Maria Burdick, and 2 great-nephews, Benjamin Stroh and Luke Burdick. He is also survived by his aunt Alice (Burdick) Meranti and many cousins.

Eric was a graduate of Charles H. McCann Technical School and became a licensed electrician, following in the footsteps of his grandfather. He coached youth baseball for many years and retired from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. He was a true son of Massachusetts as a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots.

We will miss his quick wit and droll sense of humor, as well as his fierce determination to survive the many challenges of his recent cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Calling Hours for Eric Raymond Burdick will take place on Saturday August 15, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 70 Marshall St. North Adams followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the family plot in Church Cemetery, Flordia, MA. Where he will buried next to his parents and sister.

Eric asked that in lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Pop Cares, a 501c3 organization helping people affected by cancer in the Northern Berkshire and bordering Southern Vermont areas .Donations can be made Pop Cares, P.O. Box 482 Williamstown, MA. 01267; or through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home; 74 Marshall St. North Adams MA. 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
 


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Wes, Ruth Ellen, & Families - I was so sorry to learn of Eric's passing despite his determination to beat his recent diagnosis and emergent surgery. My heart goes out to all of you. With my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
from: MARY ELLEN Eliasenon: 07-31-2026

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