Obituary of Eric Jarand

Eric N. Jarand, age 58, passed away suddenly at home in Lockport on July 24, 2008.� He was born in Chicago, IL on February 2, (Ground Hog Day) 1950 he was the son of the late Leon N. Jarand of Illinios and Ruth Herr Jarand of Lockport.� Eric is survived by his siblings Gail Jarand Galante of Lockport, Owen Dana Jarand of Carbondale, IL and the late Lois Faye Jarand who passed away in 1960.� He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Suzanne M. (Kenneth S. Norton) Galante of California and Daniel C. Galante of Florida, uncle to Daniel C. Galante, Jr. and Justine N. Galante, Riley M. Norton and Carter M. Norton.� Eric is also survived by his great uncle Joseph R. Herr of California, cousin of Carolyn Olson of Lancaster and many other cousins and good friends. � Eric attended Newark State School and the West Seneca Developmental Center when he graduated at the top of his class.� Recently he was honored by the United Cerebral Palsey as &amp;quot;Consumer of the Year&amp;quot;.� Eric was currently employed at Opportunities Unlimited in Lockport.� He enjoyed his home, gardening, radios, television and playing chess.� Eric traveled throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Europe and has been on two cruises. � Relatives and friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Prudden &amp; Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM.� Private interment at the convenience of the family.���������� www.pruddenandkandt.com <h3>Visitation</h3> Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2-4 and 7-9 PM <h3>Services</h3> Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 9 AM