Obituary: Eric James Styche, 46, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Eric James Styche, 46, of Wallingford, husband of Melissa (Faust) Styche passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2021, at MidState Medical Center after suffering a massive heart attack.

He was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts on May 12, 1975 and grew up in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, graduating from Ligonier Valley High School 1993. Some of his most treasured friendships come from growing up in Ligonier.

After his family moved to Cape Cod, Eric spent years working for Hyline Cruises in Hyannis, MA, which fostered his love for the ocean and all-things boating. More recently, renewing his pursuit in sailing.

While attending UMass Amherst he met Melissa and after graduating they married and moved to Enfield, CT where they raised their two children and loved many pets throughout the years. They just recently moved to Wallingford so as to be able to spend more quality time together as a family and follow their dreams for the future.

Eric worked for Nel Hydrogen for 20 years in many roles, most recently as Technical Service Manager. He enjoyed traveling for work, being able to see different parts of the world.

Eric’s passion for music, cooking and brewing, his dry wit and humor, his calm demeanor and steady resolve will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. His children adored him in all he did for them, from coaching sports to supporting them in their musical and artistic interests. He was not only their father, but their best friend as well.

In addition to his wife, Melissa, he is survived by his children, Aaden and Madison Styche; his parents, James and Sally Styche and his brother, Ben Styche, his wife, Brooke, and their daughter Lydia, all of Sandwich, MA; his in-laws, Dennis and Pat Faust of Enfield; his brother-in-law, Jason Faust of Windsor and his sister-in-law, Becky Faust of Enfield.

His family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, directly at Most Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his children, C/O Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. Wallingford, CT 06492.

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