The New Rochelle Youth Lacrosse held a well-attended fundraiser Saturday night for the Eric Tutera Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fund at Spectators Sports Club in downtown New Rochelle (photos form the event below).
New Rochelle Youth Lacrosse created the Eric Tutera Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fund in memory of Eric’s exemplary life as a scholar/athlete. Eric Tutera was a former captain of the New Rochelle High School lacrosse team. As a three-year varsity player and two-year starter, Eric was the epitome of a team player. He was respected by his teammates, coaches and opposing players. Eric tragically passed away in an accident in the spring of 2008:
TUTERA–Eric John, 1980-2008. Eric John Tutera, 28, a native and long-time resident of New Rochelle, NY, died in a tragic accident on June 8, 2008 in Hong Kong Harbor. Eric had recently moved to Hong Kong in his capacity as a vice president at JPMorgan Chase where he was involved in treasury and securities services. Eric was a loyal, generous and devoted son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend. He lived his shortened life to its fullest, playing and working hard with great passion. Known to those who loved him not only as Eric but as ”ET”, ”Tut” and ”Rock”, he was a friend to all and touched many lives positively during his time in New Rochelle, Syracuse, New York City and Hong Kong.
