Eric Bennet Dunlap

Eric B. Dunlap, 34 passed away suddenly on Sunday August 13, 2023. He was a lifelong New Milford resident and graduate of New Milford High School.  Eric worked as a self-employed carpenter.

Eric had a true love for all things outdoors, from fishing and hiking to snowboarding in the winter.  He had a zest for life and was known for having bonfires all year round with his friends, laughing and making memories.  His love and compassion for animals of all sizes and species will be dearly missed.  Eric’s passion for anything motorized started with quads and dirt bikes at a young age and evolved onto motorcycles as an adult.

All who knew Eric loved him.  His infectious smile, larger than life personality and the ability to always make you laugh; his bear hugs, and firm handshake will never be forgotten.  His fierce loyalty, respect, and devotion to friends and family was endless. Eric was a true free spirit who lived every day to the fullest.

Eric is survived by his Mother and Father, Nina and Gary; Stepfather Tim Dye and Stepmother Kathleen Dunlap; his older Brother Christopher Dunlap, Sister Madison Dunlap, Brother Gavin Dunlap, Stepbrother Ryan Dye, and Girlfriend Taylor Hoffman.  Uncles, Matthew Dunlap and Scooter Knopp and Aunts Linda Carbone, Mary Kennedy, and Marie Knopp. Cousins Jesse Dunlap, Brianna Dunlap, Lauren Dunlap, Jennifer Engel, Meghan Esteva, Doug Carbone, Tara, Gary Munsen and the Long Mountain Crew and honorary Long Mountain Lifelong Friends.

Eric is predeceased by his grandparents Walter and Nina Knopp, Jesse and Dorothy Dunlap and Uncles Brian and Greg Dunlap.

Fly High Sweetheart and watch over us, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

A celebration of life will be held on September 9, 2023 at Hollow Park, Woodbury, CT (Hollow Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798) from 1:00pm to 5:30 pm.

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