Eric M. Daly

Eric Matthew Daly (born May 15, 1968) is an American Emergency Responder/Enforcement Officer for the US Environmental Agency, rock vocalist, songwriter, and author. Best known as the author of Jake's Trap Door: Book One, founder of Use Your Imagination Books, and the lead singer of the rock bands No BoZoz and Badd Press.
Early life
Eric Daly was born May 15, 1968 in Camden, New Jersey. He is the son of Michael Daly and Eileen Daly (Jordan). He is the brother of Shannon Daly (Matteo) and Lora Daly (Trout). Eric‘s paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from Ireland (Daly) and Austria Hungary (Mindish). Eric’s maternal grandparents emigrated from Ireland (McCarty & Carty). He spent most of his youth in Atco, New Jersey, about 20 miles Southeast from Philadelphia.
Education
Eric went to high school at Paul VI in Haddonfield, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology: Honors Option at Kean University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Music
Eric played the trumpet early on in his musical career. He always wanted to play the drums and eventually got his way at the age of 13. When his high school friends wanted to put a band together for a competition, they convinced Eric to sing. Eric was the lead singer for the Van Halen cover band, No BoZoz (Formed in 1986). The band consisted of John Thorpe, Cary Wallace, Ed Traz, and Mike Menaldi. Mike Menaldi is also the drummer for the bands Screaming Matilda and Dom Pablo and the Flying Burritos. No BoZoz reunited with all five original members at TrazFest 2010.
Eric was also the lead singer for the band, Badd Press (Formed in 1989). The band consisted of Steve Steel (Goren), Brian Josephson, Jerry Cignarella, Jerry Gerhard, and TJ Dodenhoff. The band played original music in the Sayreville, New Jersey club scene and recorded several demos.
Author
Eric is the author of the children’s book, [http://www.amazon.com/Jake-27s-Trap-Door-Book-One/dp/B002AD3BEM/refsr_1_2?ieUTF8&sbooks&qid1286856707&sr=1-2 Jake’s Trap Door: Book One] (2007). This book is based on bedtime stories he used to tell his children. This book is also available for customization through Use Your Imagination Books. Jake’s Trap Door: Book Two is due out in 2011. The Adventures of Captain Rad is a comic created by Eric that is also due out in 2011.
Career
Eric has worked in the scientific field from 1992 until the present. Eric is currently an On-Scene Coordinator with the US Environmental Protection Agency. He responds to Oil Spills, Natural Disasters, Terrorist Attacks, Chemical Spills, Biological Releases, and Radiological Releases. Eric also oversees hazardous waste site cleanups. Eric was the lead planner for the USEPA during the National Tier II Multi-Agency Radiological Exercise. Eric is also a trained firefighter.
Family Life
Eric is currently married to Susan Daly (Antebi) and living in New Jersey. They have three children Jonathan, Brianna, and Jake.
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