Eric M. Foss, 57 years old, formerly from Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in his home in Port Royal, SC, during his sleep on December 23, 2025. Eric was born on March 27, 1968, in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from Rogers High School. Eric moved to Hilton Head Island as a young adult, where he worked as a chef at Market Street Café for many years, earning the title of “Soup Nazi of Hilton Head.”
Eric built a beautiful family and life on Hilton Head Island with his wife, Roberta, of 33 years. He possessed the determination and work ethic to become the head project manager for K Company Builders. Eric was a dedicated, hard‑working craftsman who found relaxation in hand‑carving exquisite wood pieces and spending time in nature with animals, especially his three cats, Keara, Nala, and Woody.
Eric touched the lives of everyone he encountered with love, joy, and humor. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Roberta Foss; his two sons, Brandon and his wife Heather Foss, and Rehn Foss; his mother, Priscilla Escajeda; and his two brothers, Stephen and his wife Kristine Foss, and Christopher and his wife Doreen Foss.
He will be sorely missed by his godparents, Bev and Buz Ferris; his cousins, Larry and his wife Chrissy Ferris, and Craig and his wife Marisa Ferris; his very dear and close childhood friend, John Nagle; and his mentors, Bill DeTorre and Jimmy Kicklighter. He will also be deeply missed by many, many more family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
Like Newport Buzz? We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us, to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local, independent news and content. We truly appreciate your trust and support!
