Attorney Eric Padron has passed away at the age of 53. He worked for eleven years as an Assistant State Attorney and was in private practice for the past 16 years.
We did not know him well, but there have been a lot of comments about his untimely passing on FACDL, and earlier this week we spoke with a client who knew him who recounted that he always had a smile on his face and was the type of person who always made your day better after being in his presence.
Funeral details are below.
Please feel free to leave your comments about his life.
20 comments:
So young RIP
He was so incredibly lovely. The nicest, most professional, kindest, warmest human-to be in his presence was to be warmed by his light.What a tragedy!His family must be devastated. My sincerest, deepest condolences for their loss .
So sad. Worked with Eric when we were ASAs and co-counseled a case when we both went private. A great guy taken way too soon.
Nice guy. Nice to me and everyone. Sorry to hear this.
Mike Catalano
He was the type of person that always made your day brighter. I loved running into him at Houstons.
What a wonderful man. So sorry to hear the news. His son Lucas was on the same ball team as my boy many years ago. I remember what dedicated dad he was. He used to read the New York Times and tell me he loved to read what the enemy was thinking with a smile. always a fair prosecutor , what shocking and sad news this is for me hear. my condolences to his family. 🙏🏼
Eric was a prince. He reigned over mid afternoon cafecito production in Graham Building hallway kitchens where ASAs and staff soaked up his wit, laughter and charm. In packed office bs sessions his raised brows and laughing eyes would punctuate and add comment better than a thousand spoken words.
A friend to everyone.
Im so sorry that he had to suffer this illness and for this terrible loss for his family.
D. Maer
This is exactly what I hoped it would be. Of course it’s a very sad reason. What a wonderful man Eric was. I hope someone lets his family know about these comments.
Eric was the best. He was always willing to do a favor, always cheerful and smiling, always positive, a brilliant mind, with great people skills. His death at such a young age gives credence to the old adage, the good die young. They just don't make them like Eric, and with a great sense of humor. I remember about 20 years ago, we were all in Judge Hague's chambers when he did Arthur hearings. The counsel table was crowded, and the case had to do with a strip club. There was a lively discussion. In the middle of it, Eric made some reference to the VIP Room. All heads turned, and without losing a beat and with a very somber look, Eric said that he had seen that in the A Form.
He was an ASA in the mold of Janet Reno. Justice came first. Notches on the gun barrel was a distant third. His word was gold. I will miss him, but the biggest loss is to Lucas who has lost the best mentor a young man could have, just weeks away from his graduation from Belen. Joe Klock
First off, kudos to my friend David Maer for signing his name above. I've never understood the logic of anonymous condolence messages on this platform. Expressing respect and fondness for the loss for a friend or acquaintance seems to call for a a name.
I knew Eric for years as a tough, smart ASA and later as someone who I'd encounter by chance while walking in my neighborhood. Eric and I had profound political and philosophical differences, often we discussed them, and even argued. I always left those discussions impressed by Eric's thoughtfulness and eridition; my own thinking was usually stimulated and challenged by his words.
Above all, Eric Padron was a gentleman, kindly, thoughtful, and ardent in his beliefs. Miami is the poorer for his untimely loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Lucian E. Ferster
Eric and I have been friends since 1984, freshman year at St. Brendan High School, two future trial lawyers trying to figure out whether to join the drama club.
After our St. B years, we stayed in touch over the college years and truly reconnected once we were both looking at the end of our respective law school careers and returning home to Miami. I was so happy when he was hired at the SAO, knowing that I would get a chance to see my friend on such a regular basis.
As so many have commented here, and in many other places in social media upon the posting to his passing, Eric was a gentleman, a scholar, sharp witted, funny, with his greatest talent being his ability to make you feel noticed and heard.
My heart goes out to Lucas, his sister and Mother, and all his other family and friends (of which there are so many).
You are in my heart my friend and I will miss you dearly.
Silvia Maria Gonzalez
He was a mensch. Eric will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
My heart sank when I heard the news of Eric's passing....I met him at the State Attorneys office as he was a couple of years ahead of me. Eric was always kind, funny and charming to everyone. Eric would sit next to me in court and make little comments about the situation at hand and make me laugh! He always greeted everyone he knew right away, even when he was in a hurry. His son and my son were only a couple of months apart so we would chit chat over the years about our boys and what was going on in their lives. I cannot believe he is gone. I wish I had said goodbye. Kiss your loved ones, daily. Gone too soon. Love ya Padron! RIP.
Unfortunately, I lost touch with Eric many years ago. But, I will always remember him as a charismatic mensch who was liked and respected like few others (David Maer's comments were spot on). May his memory be a blessing.
Stephen Talpins
So Sorry to hear of Eric's passing.
A good Lawyer, a good person and a real gentelman.
He will be missed.
Lenny Glick
What a gift and honor to have known Eric! It was always special to experience his wit, brilliance and charm. Eric lived life to the fullest. My deepest condolences to his beloved family. 🙏🏻
Grisel Alonso
Again it is one of those times that I hate reading the blog only to learn that another great person who made a difference in this crazy world we find ourselves in these days has passed. Eric was always smiling and in good humor in our dealings. I can only reiterate what Lucien, Lenny and David have already said. Eric was always fair and realistic in his assessment of cases. He could grasp the human side of cases and not just dryly tell a court what the bottom of the guidelines might call for. He refused to be a prisoner of guidelines and minimum mandatories. He sought justice. Justice to Eric was more than being in chains and shackles of the guidelines. I miss that style of prosecution of a bygone era. He will be sorely missed,
A very wonderful individual, who was patient and kind. Cheerful, with a smile, he was great to work with. He was a straight shooter, and a gentleman. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Thank you to everyone who has shared such great stories about my brother. Today, I was made aware of this blog and shared it with my mother and his son, Lucas. We are moved beyond words at the sentiments shared. My brother was humble about his accolades so it wasn’t until he passed that we found out how many lives he had discreetly helped, impacted or delighted. We miss him terribly. His knowledge, wisdom, and advice were always at a level beyond his years since childhood. But what we miss most is his wit. To paraphrase someone above, even a smirk or raised eyebrow said more than a thousand words.
Thank you for sharing on this blog and unknowingly making us, his family, who are struggling to make sense of this loss, feel like he has come to life is once more.
We are deeply grateful.
Thank you to all who have shared such wonderful stories about my brother on this blog. I was just made aware of it yesterday and was deeply moved by this discovery, as were my mother and his son, Lucas.
My brother was a humble, discreet man so it wasn’t until his diagnosis and passing that many friends and strangers shared with us stories of how he helped, advised, supported or simply made laugh someone who needed it.
We feel an immense void in our lives and are struggling to accept this great loss. Since we were kids, he was always the life of the party and mature beyond his years. Reading all of your stories made him come alive again in such a wonderful and much needed way. We can’t express how lovely the discovery of this blog has been for us. We sat around sharing Eric stories after reading yours which was uplifting and helpful.
Kindly,
Lucas, Anolan y Melissa
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