Eric Nelson, 26, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away March 2 in Maine. He was born in Red Bank and lived in Middletown before moving to Atlantic Highlands 10 years ago.
Eric graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s degree in nutrition science. He worked for two years in a managed care facility in Texas as a registered dietician before enrolling in the University of Maine, where he was presently studying for his doctorate in food and nutrition science. He had a thirst for knowledge and published papers in several medical journals. He was kind and carefree with a remarkable sense of humor and contagious smile. His greatest joy was his rescue dogs, Mocha and Duncin. He will be sorely missed.
Surviving are his loving parents, Dave and Marianne Nelson; two brothers, David and Robert Nelson; grandfather John Gannon; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many loyal friends.
Visitation was held March 7 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Funeral services were during visitation.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Eric’s name to the Humane Society at humanesociety.org or American Lung Association at lung.org.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit pflegerfh.com.
