Erik K. Paulik

Erik K. Paulik, 49, of Manchester, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on May 5, 2024.

He was born in Belleville, IL on July 27, 1974, the son of the late John and Gail (Easterley) Paulik, Jr. Erik was a certified EMT. He loved hockey and baseball and enjoyed routing for the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Tony Paulik and by a sister, Kathleen Brooks. Erik was a much loved, talented, “gentle giant” of a man with many friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  

Family members include two brothers, John Paulik III and his wife Christine of Hudson, and Bobby Paulik of Belleville, IL; his twin sister, Julie Fleming of Piedmont, MO; and eight nephews, and nieces.

A memorial service will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, on Monday, May 13th from 8 AM to 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Healthcare for the Homeless via Catholic Medical Center - https://www.catholicmedicalcenter.org/giving/donate-online. To view an online tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net