Obituary of Erik P. Damanti

Erik Peter Damanti, age 35, of Southampton PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 20, 2020. Born on May 14, 1985, he was the very loved son of Helen Eriksen and Gaspar Damanti. He received his GED as a graduate of William Tenant High School when he was 16 years old. Erik followed all Philadelphia sports, his first love the Flyers, followed by in order of his passion the Eagles, 76ers, and the Phillies. As a youth and teen he played ice hockey with the Glaciers at Face Off Circle ice rink in Warminster PA and also played on the William Tenant High School JV ice hockey team. Erik had a kind heart and liked by everyone. He worked as a line worker at Innovation Line and was loved by his coworkers. Erik is survived by his mother Helen Eriksen, father Gaspar Damanti, son Joseph Damanti and fiancee Frances Casey. Surviving extended family: Aunt Carol Matthews, Uncle Earle Matthews, and cousins Niels Eriksen, John Eriksen, John Martin, Carol Miller, Kristine Stoltzfus, David Eriksen, and many second cousins. Frances Casey's family also considered Erik part of their family. Viewing and service is private by invitation only at Louis Swift Plunkett Funeral Home 529 North York Rd, Hatboro PA 19040. Other friends and family are welcome to come to Hillside Cemetery 2556 Susquehanna Rd, Abington PA 19001 at 1pm. Please note: Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. In lieu of flowers a donation to an Addiction Program of your choice would be greatly appreciated.