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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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It is with great sorrow that I report to you the passing of Eric Schertz. Eric passed away on Friday, Eric was 39.

Eric was a great friend and owner of Dynotech Performance formerly located in Manville, N.J. and recently relocated the business to Island Park N.Y.

He leaves behind his wife Liz and two sons Mark and Jack.

May he Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with Eric and his family.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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I don't think I ever met him, but God Bless He, & his family will be i my prayers..
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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Sorry to hear the sad news. I had met Eric a few times. God bless.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Sorry to hear that, Such a young age.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Wow that is young, I know a few people that have had work done at Dynotech (JETNITRO - aka: GTO Bruce among them) and even one that use to work there (former Corvette guy Artie - blue C5) but I've never met any of the staff personally.
My condolences to his family and friends.

It's very disturbing when we lose people so young like that...my close friend Kevin, 31 years old and with a 10 year old daughter, passed away just two weeks ago (motorcycle accident) and stuff like this really makes ya think.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Was he ill?

May he rest in peace
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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What happen
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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That's sad news, Erik was a nice guy, and way too young. My condolences to the family.
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Was he ill?

May he rest in peace
I never met him, but heard he was a great guy.

I read on another forum that he was battling a long term illness.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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one of the best turbo buick guys around. He will be missed
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Eric was a good boy.He was very involved in the business and one of the few who really had an understanding of how things really worked .We would get tangled up on the phone for an hour sometimes talking about life ,transmissions,tuning and whatever.I am very hurt and hope that the family,supported by God,will find the strength to get through this tragic loss.Last week we spent alot of time on the phone.He called Friday and I was too swamped to get back to him.I wish I had gotten him on the phone.I only wish I stopped and took a minute to call him back.Eric ,I will miss you,.with LOVE AND great respect from CHRIS@CKPERFORMANCE.
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I have met Eric many times. Great guy.. What a shame to say the least
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I am so sorry to hear that.....
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