Van Rooy, Dr. Eric

Dr. Eric van Rooy passed away Wednesday April 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1963 in Belgium where he grew up before moving to France and later, to Syracuse, NY.

Eric earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Forestry from Syracuse University in 1985. He pursued and obtained in 1989, his doctorate in Medicine at the SUNY-Health Science Center in Syracuse, NY. Following an internship at the Yale University-New Haven Medical Center, he completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the SUNY-Health Science Center in Syracuse in 1994, where he was chief resident and an American Cancer Society – Clinical Oncology Fellow. He became Board Certified in Radiation Oncology in 1996. Eric was affiliated with St. Francis Hospital for more than 25 years and was the Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology since 2008.

Eric cared deeply for his patients for 28 years. His gentle touch was loved by all around him.

Eric is survived by his parents, Marie-Claire and JeanPierre van Rooy, his sister Ann and her husband Eric Brodsky, their children Olivia and her husband Will Eusden, and their children Teddy and Sophie; Jack and his wife Samantha Brodsky and their daughter Scarlett; his sister Martine Webber and her son Ian; his godchildren Jared and his wife Kristin Scroggins, Kacey and her husband Brad Weems, Jesse Scroggins, their mother Karen Scroggins, and Mike and his wife Becca Alaimo. His biggest joy was his six god-grandchildren Sophie, Sawyer, Sydney, Stanley, Scout and Alex. He was their Opa and he adored them.

Eric was a kind, sensitive and generous person and was loved by all. He loved art and had a passion for beautiful things. Eric's favorite time was spent in the garden. He also enjoyed hiking and was an avid reader.

Eric loved being surrounded by family. The way he battled cancer showed us what strength is, and this left a lasting impression.

A private mass will be held at St. Patrick Church in Farmington, CT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Farmington Land Trust at

Farmingtonlandtrust.kindful.com or by mail to:

Farmington Land Trust

P.O. Box 1, Farmington, CT 06034

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