Eric Hathaway of Edgartown passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 49 years old this past December.
He and Kimberly Ann Pontes of Fall River have been married since 2004. They have two daughters, Kylie Jeanne Hathaway and Jenna May Hathaway.
Eric graduated from MVRHS, and then attended New England Tech. After graduation he began working at Bristol Tape in Fall River. He was employed by the Edgartown Water Department for 22 years, and leaves behind many coworkers and friends.
Eric was a proud father, husband, son, and brother. He was a kind and respectful man. He was a hard worker. He also had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed his dogs, Taz and Luigi, shellfishing, being out on the water, playing mechanic to our cars, and watching car shows.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Lawrence; his wife, Kimberly, and their two daughters, Kylie and Jenna; his sister, Lisa Moscato of New York; and by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his father John Hathaway.
A visitation with family and friends will be held at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs, on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 11 am to 12:45 pm, with a prayer service at 12:45 pm with Fr. Paul Fedak. A gathering at the P.A. Club will follow; please bring a dish to share.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539, or to Sandy Paws Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1772, Vineyard Haven, MA 02539.
Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information