Eric J. Glover, 50, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home after a lifelong struggle with alcohol addiction.
He was born on May 26, 1970 in Bradford, a son of Janet Heath Glover and the late Charles Glover.
He was a 1988 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
He was enlisted in the US Navy from 1990-1993; serving on the USS Concord (AFS-5) supplying the fleet during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He also worked with HAZ-MAT and was an Advanced Shipboard Fireman. After Signalman training he worked in communications aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64).
He later attended LPN Nurses training at B.O.C.E.S. in Olean, NY. He worked in the healthcare field specializing in dialysis as a Patient Care Technician and a Reuse Technician. He also attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
He enjoyed sports, car races, hunting, skiing, camping, any outdoor recreation and anything that went fast. He was a member of the American Legion Post 108, Bradford for several years. He was a loving and caring person who had a great compassion for people and enjoyed making them smile and laugh.
In addition to his mother, Janet Glover of Bradford he is also survived by two brothers, David (JoAnn) Glover of Bradford and Greg (Michele) Glover of Sinking Spring; one nephew, Andrew Glover; three nieces, Amanda, Madison and Morgan Glover and five cousins, Dana, Pete, David, Alan and Janet.
At the family’s request private services will be held at their convenience.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. We stomped ground at the same high school, Bobbed in the same ponds during desert storm and sailed side by side several times. God bless you and your family.
Eric you will be so missed! I will miss your goofy text messages to me I’m so sorry I didn’t come visit you like you asked me to but I promise I will see you someday in heaven buddy! Eric was so smart and funny he always made everyone laugh he was a good soul for sure. I love you my friend and until we meet again rest peacefully I’m heaven because that is where you belong.
So sorry for the loss of your son Janet.
God be with you.
Rest in peace my friend you will truly be miss.
So many fond memories of Eric making us laugh at Holiday Valley while skiing, and in some cases, sliding down the slopes on cafeteria trays. He was one of a kind. Thinking of the entire family ❤️
So very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. I remember him as a little boy when I would come downstairs from my Grandma Pearl’s apartment upstairs from your place on Amm St! Whether he was 5 or 50, no mother is ever prepared to lose a child. May he Rest In Peace and your memories console you.
I served aboard USS Concord AFS-5 with Eric from 1990-1992. Prayers and condolences to the Glover family. I will always remember him and the great soul he was. RIP shipmate.