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Honoring Eric Von Zip
By Yvonne DeLaney Mitchell | Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:00 am
Last week I reported the passing of Eric Von Zip, who has now been laid to rest, but not before going out in true Von Zip style. Once part owner of the Blackrock music label, Eric was proud to have songstress Aaliyah on his roster before she tragically died in an airplane accident in 2001.
As he was well-liked by many, scores passed through the doors of Benta’s Funeral Home to pay their last respects, including Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Lil’ Kim and Big Joe. People flew in from as far away as California and represented the Midwest and Chicago as well. Anyone who passed by Benta’s on the day of his wake knew that someone “big” had passed away.
Following the wake, a horse-drawn carriage took him through Harlem, down Seventh Avenue to pass his old club, Zip Code, and then to the final stop at 118th Street, where it all began and had ended. The funeral was held at the mosque on 96th Street and Third Avenue, where Mike Tyson came to pay his last respects. The repast was held at the Hudson Grill, where the champagne flowed.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters Elece and Sandra; his seven children Keisha, Earl, Erica, Martini, Eric Jr., Elan and Equan; his grandchildren; aunt Dottie; uncle Nat; and a host of cousins, nephew, nieces and, needless to say, friends.
By Yvonne DeLaney Mitchell | Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:00 am
Last week I reported the passing of Eric Von Zip, who has now been laid to rest, but not before going out in true Von Zip style. Once part owner of the Blackrock music label, Eric was proud to have songstress Aaliyah on his roster before she tragically died in an airplane accident in 2001.
As he was well-liked by many, scores passed through the doors of Benta’s Funeral Home to pay their last respects, including Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Lil’ Kim and Big Joe. People flew in from as far away as California and represented the Midwest and Chicago as well. Anyone who passed by Benta’s on the day of his wake knew that someone “big” had passed away.
Following the wake, a horse-drawn carriage took him through Harlem, down Seventh Avenue to pass his old club, Zip Code, and then to the final stop at 118th Street, where it all began and had ended. The funeral was held at the mosque on 96th Street and Third Avenue, where Mike Tyson came to pay his last respects. The repast was held at the Hudson Grill, where the champagne flowed.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters Elece and Sandra; his seven children Keisha, Earl, Erica, Martini, Eric Jr., Elan and Equan; his grandchildren; aunt Dottie; uncle Nat; and a host of cousins, nephew, nieces and, needless to say, friends.
