Obituary of Eric W Somesla

Somesla, Eric W age 22 of Paterson at rest in Paterson on March 28, 2015. Dear son of John A. Somesla and Barbara F. Smailer and her husband Craig of Woodland Park. Loving grandson of Barbara A. Rodriguez of Paterson and the late Ramon Rodriguez, William "Bill" Schwabe and Adeline Schwabe. Dear nephew of Raymond Rodriguez and his wife Zoraida of Taylor, PA., Kevin Manla and his wife Cindy of Clifton, Sammy Rodriguez of Hawaii, Thomas Rodriguez of Avonell, Terrance Somesla of Garfield, James Pastras of Paterson, Gloria Pastras of Paterson, Randy Smailer and his wife Linda and their family of Atco, and the late Anthony Rodriguez of Taylor, PA, William "Billy" Somesla and Maryann Somesla, both of Paterson. Dear step-brother of Jimmy Somesla of Newark, Tammy Somesla of Garfield, and John W. Somesla Jr. of Trenton. Loving cousin of Jessica Manla of Clifton, Peter Pastras of Paterson, James Pastras Jr. of Paterson, Jessica Manla of Paterson, and Raymond Rodriguez Jr. of Scranton, PA. Adoring uncle of Katrina Somesla. Born in Paterson, he lived in Paterson for his entire life. He was a student attending NJIT with a double major in Architecture and Concrete Management where he was also involved with a fraternity. He received a 1st Place award at NJIT for their masonry competition. He graduated from St. Philips Grammar School, and Seton Hall Prep High School with Honors. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. In memory of Eric, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123 and/or Seton Hall Preparatory High School, 120 Northfield Ave, West Orange, N.J. 07052 would be appreciated.