Tiffany , Eric D

Eric David Tiffany, 57, of West Hartford Connecticut passed away on February 18th, 2022. Husband of Valerie and father of Ethan. Graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY and Bucknell University, Eric held multiple degrees in engineering and business and was an expert in renewable and conventional energy. While at Munich Re Investment Group, Eric singlehandedly built the successful renewable engineering practice, that still runs today on the foundation that he designed. His inherent artistic abilities, and creative spirit provided him with a vision to see and think about solutions in unconventional and brilliant ways. An excellent all-round athlete, he remained a sports enthusiast and unwavering fan of the New York Mets and Jets. Eric was proud of his lineage which included an American President and famed stained-glass designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany. Gifted with intelligence, talent, curiosity and wit, Eric had a passion for performance improvement, whether through challenging the status quo of a corporation, mentoring employees, educating himself, or helping his beloved son Ethan achieve his fullest potential. Driven to succeed in all he did with an infectious enthusiasm that spilled over to his steadfast support of Val’s lifetime accomplishments. The pure joy he attained in attending every one of Ethan’s football games was unparalleled. Remembered for his strength and devotion to his family, and for the loyalty, generosity and dedication to those he loved and cared for.

Eric is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 27 years Valerie Tiffany, precious son Ethan Tiffany and caring mother Ronnie Tiffany. He will be sadly missed by the Salsberg family, close cousins, nephews and the lifetime friends that he considered family. Preceded in death by father Lee Wilson Tiffany, brother Douglas Tiffany, grandmother Miriam Mark, grandfather Leo Mark, grandfather “Grandpa Gramps” Clyde C. Tiffany Jr., grandmother “Nana” Helen Mae (Wilson) Tiffany, uncle Joe Mark. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made to the Spondylitis Association of America, via their website at www. Spondylitis.org or through Postal Service at Spondylitis Organization of America 16430 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 300 Encino CA 91436. Please be sure to mention Eric’s name as honoree.