Eric Carlen, age 32, passed away at home on April 26, 2023. He was a lifelong Kearny resident. Visiting will be on Monday May 1, 2023 from 4 until 8 pm at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Private cremation will follow and his ashes will be buried, at a later date, in Arlington Cemetery with his beloved mother, Traci.
Eric was a Construction Laborer for Local 3 out of Mountainside. Husband of Mariana Rodriguez, he is the beloved son of Paul and the late Traci (Dunekack) Carlen and father of three beautiful daughters; Kaelyn, Kylee and Keira. He was also the loving brother to Kevin Carlen (Kayla) and Jaime Sierra (Ashley).
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a loving and helpful donation to the family for the girl’s future. Donations may be made to a go fund me page called Children of Eric Carlen and the family will use these funds to help with future care and education that otherwise will be so difficult. Your consideration is so appreciated.