Suddenly, in Meriden Jan. 27, 2011, Todd Clark Erickson of Preston Ave., Meriden, father of Alexander B. Erickson of North Haven , Allyson C. Erickson and Austin I. Erickson, both of Bangor, ME, brother of Marjorie (Mark) EricksonKirk of Davidsonville, MD, Sally E. (David) Miller of Bristol, Ann E.(Richard) Greenwald of Norwich, VT and Arthur I. (Wendy) Erickson of North Haven. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Todd was born on June 16, 1955, son of Carleton V. and Georgia Clark Erickson of Wallingford. He attended Cheshire Academy, Lynchburg College and the American Academy of Funeral Service. He was enrolled at Albertus Magnus College scheduled to receive his Bachelor Degree in May. Todd was employed at Beecher and Bennett - Flatow Funeral Home in Meriden for many years and later joined the transportation department of Masonicare. He was a member of the New Life Church and Meriden Kiwanis Club, appearing in many of their annual shows. Todd was a member of Center Lodge # 79, A.F. & A.M., where he served as Master of the lodge in 2008. A history buff, Todd loved most sports, participating in skiing, golf, baseball and football. An ardent fan of the New York Yankees and the Jets, he could discuss records from years past. He enjoyed reading biographies of many American leaders. Funeral service will be held at The New Life Church, 262 Bee Street, Meriden on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. Friends may visit with the family at Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden on Monday from 4-8 P.M. a Masonic service by Center Lodge # 79, A.F.& A.M. will be held at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.