Ernst, Eric A., 88, of Margate, FL, passed away on July 16, 2012 while vacationing in Austria. Mr. Ernst was a decorated WWII veteran and retired after 25 years as Security/Communications Director at Holy Cross Hospital. He is survived by his son Alan, his daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. Arrangements made by Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063. 954-972-7340 www.kraeermargate.com