Mr. Winicki was a graduate of the former Cuba Central School Class of 1986 and the Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Science where he received a degree in Culinary Arts.
After graduation Eric moved to North Carolina and Flordia and worked as a chef in several restaurants but eventually returned to the Cuba area where he was employed by Ponderosa in Olean. He later became the owner of Cruiser's Café in Cuba. After selling the business he went to work for the Seneca Allegany Casino as a dealer for a period of time and then became a Floor Manager until he became ill.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and children which each and affectionately nicknamed "Breezy", "Bridgie", "Boo" and "Maemae."
He also liked to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle in dice runs and with his many friends. His smile and ability to bring joy to anyone who knew him will be sadly missed but never be forgotten.
Eric was a member of the Steppin Stone band in which he played bass guitar, but was also talented at playing drums and singing.
Surviving in addition to his parents Sue (Glenn Clark) Winicki of Cuba are four daughters, Breanna S. Winicki, Bridgette P. Winicki, Brooke A. Winicki, and Macy J. Winicki all of Cuba; a loving companion, Beth Redfield of Cuba;
as well as his longtime friends who were like brothers, Pat Chesney of Friendship and Jamie Riley of Cuba.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home and Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Raymond Italiano, a friend of the family, will officiate.
Burial will be in Black Creek Cemetery, Town of New Hudson, New York.
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