Obituary of Erik John Paulsen

Erik John Paulsen, age 59, born in Hicksville, NY, residing in Weehawken, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Survived by his beloved wife Joan (LeFosse); Erik was proud of his 18 year career with WABC-TV as a Broadcast Engineer. A renaissance man, with a unique sense of style, Erik would wire a studio, compose music, shoot a film project and tend his garden, and often all in the same day. Forever a young boy at heart, he explored the world and life with wonder and it was contagious. He is also survived by loving brother Wes Paulsen, sister-in-law Hannelore Voness. Predeceased by his adoring parents Edwin and Elena Paulsen. 

 The family will receive their friends on Monday, April 26th from 3-7pm and Tuesday, April 27th from 3-7pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street (opposite the Fort Lee Library). For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.

As an ardent supporter of the Arts and Humanity, you may make a donation in Erik's memory to one of the charities below:

90.7 WFUV

https://support.wfuv.org/

88.3 FM WBGO

https://wbgo-web.memsys.com/donate/

Community Foodbank of New Jersey

https://cfbnj.org

Planting Fields Arboretum

https://plantingfields.org/

1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771