Eric Mathew Kuhn
8/31/1992 – 5/19/2023
Eric Mathew Kuhn passed peacefully surrounded by love on Friday, May 19, 2023 at INOVA hospital following a car accident on April 29.
Eric was born August 31, 1992 in Manassas, VA to Richard and Maureen Kuhn, joining brother Justin Kuhn, his birth completed their family. He graduated from Skyline High School in Front Royal, VA in 2010 and continued his education at Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, FL graduating in 2012.
As fate would have it, Eric’s love of water and fishing led him to meeting his wife, Courtney Costello-Kuhn. They became each other’s person. For over a decade, they made a life with each other in Florida – chasing the sun, tide, and dreams. During their time in Florida, Eric continued to grow his career as a marine mechanic working for Certified Diesel, FB Marine Group, and East Coast Marine. Eric was proud of his profession and loved the waters he traveled during sea trials.
In 2018, Eric took on his most cherished life role – Father – as they welcomed Maverick and began growing their family. In 2021, Bellamy joined his big brother and completed their little brood. Eric wanted nothing more than to love his boys, play for hours, and bask in their joys.
In the fall of 2021 Eric and his family quietly moved back to The Valley. Along with continuing his marine career at Prince William Marina, Eric now expanded his duties to include cherished uncle and brother-in-law. No matter where Eric was, he could be found hanging with the smaller family members – Kaden, Jacob, Josie, Anara and Alayna. They all adored Uncle E and the time he spent playing with them and guiding them. The sounds of laughter from the backyard will be something his family will remember fondly.
In the last year, Eric and his brother, Justin, have been making plans and aspiring towards owning their own chartering boats on the bay and in coastal Maryland. Even in his spare time, Eric wanted to follow his passion and pass his love of the water to others, while still aspiring to support his family further with those endeavors.
The only thing Eric loved more than the water was his person Courtney and his family.
We invite you to share in Eric’s memory on June 3 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. and family will receive guests beginning at 1 p.m. Internment will be private to the family. Family will also welcome visitors for fellowship following all services at Rivermont Fire Department beginning at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made towards Eric’s memorial costs by contacting Maddox Funeral Home or a donation in Eric’s name to the Rivermont Fire Department.
I remember Eric as a little boy and full of life. Him and his brother Justin always reminded me of how short I was ! It’s the little things. I had the pleasure of being at The Outer Banks at the same time with my boys as The Kuhn Family. Yes, there was laughter of young boys and them fishing on a chartered boat . My heart breaks for Eric’s little ones, his person, brother Justin , his Mom Maureen , Dad Rich and his many friends. Many prayers and love for this family for their incredible loss.
As a boater at Prince William Marina for many years, I have got to know the service techs and Eric was at the top. His friendly smile and willingness to run to customer’s aid would always result in in a fix or help with whatever problem I had. His first job on my boat EAGLE ONE was to fix a leak on the bow hatch. He did the fix where others could not and it hasn’t leaked since. Then there was the Sunday we returned from a week in the bay and my left engine wouldn’t shut down. He came running down to the fuel dock and quickly solved it. Then 30 min later the other engine wouldn’t start and again he was right there to provide a jump. As one of my engines later required a rebuild, he took charge of the uninstall and reinstall, and in the process fixed my electrical system. He was a true professional and ambassador of customer service. I will miss him. You, Courtney, and the boys and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest sympathies.