Eric Matthew Adelman
Branchburg, NJ
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and cousin Eric Matthew Adelman of Branchburg, NJ. Eric, 25, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Born in Columbus, OH, Eric spent his whole life living in Branchburg.
Eric was a shining light in the world. He taught us that the most important things in life were to have fun, laugh a lot, be kind to others, and dance like no one is watching. Eric loved playing video games, especially Pokémon Go, going roller skating, making scrap books, taking walks, and dancing. He even got a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Marvel movies and superheroes were his favorite. The one thing Eric enjoyed the most was spending quality time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marie and Charles Radziewicz, and his aunt Debbie Baliotti.
He will be greatly missed by his loving and ever-growing family. Surviving are his loving parents, Jodi Radziewicz Adelman of Branchburg, NJ; Chuck and wife Denise Adelman of Warren, NJ; two cherished siblings, Leigh Adelman of Bloomfield, NJ and Marisa Adelman of Jersey City; NJ; grandparents Glenda and Martin Adelman of Teaneck, NJ; his 4 aunts, Sandy and husband Joe Rapoza of Englishtown, NJ; Chrissy and husband Greg Couch of Easton, PA; Jill and husband Gregg Asch of Marlboro, NJ; Beth and husband Chris Clarke of Dumont, NJ; four uncles, Ted Radziewicz of Manalapan, NJ; Jim and wife Stacey Radziewicz of Nottingham, NH; Bob Baliotti of Hamilton, NJ; Steve and wife Pam Adelman of Emerson, NJ; a step-brother, Ian Smith of Hoboken, NJ; a step-sister, Hannah Smith of Plainfield, NJ; and all of his loving cousins: Christopher, Michelle, Michael, Hailey, Jessica, Heather, Tommy, Sarah, Ashley, Angela, Peter, Robin, Ben, Jordan, Jesse; little cousins Sidney, Lincoln, Leah, J.D., and Caleb and of course, his best friends, Emily and Brianna.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 6-9pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 Rt. 202 South Branchburg, NJ 08876. Attendees will be invited to say a few words about Eric around 8:15 pm.
A prayer service will begin at the funeral home on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:15am. The service will continue at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Bridgewater, NJ. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made in Eric's memory to Catholic Charities USA, 2050 Ballenger Ave Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-1390.
Goodbye Eric, we will all miss you. We will always remember that "No job is too big and no pup is too small" and "With great power comes great responsibility."