Eric Carl (Pinchas) Bauman, 66, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on June 16, 2025 at UCLA West Valley Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Everyone’s nurse-on-call, Eric was a critical care RN above all. That same sense of caring led Eric to become an accomplished leader in the Democratic Party, serving as the Los Angeles Chair for 17 years as well as Chair of the California Democratic Party. He was a gifted and trusted political advisor to many local, state, and federal elected officials. Eric will be remembered for his ability to bring together groups of people who might otherwise have remained estranged. And, of course, no one can forget the holiday parties at his house in North Hollywood.

Eric is survived by his husband and partner of 42 years, Michael Andraychak, his father, Richard Bauman, sister Roya Bauman, Uncle Jon and Aunt Mary Bauman, and cousin Michael Blitz. Eric was also loved by many close friends and family, including BFFs John A Perez, Neal Zaslavsky and Rhona Blaker, Adam & Brenda Seiden and many cousins and nieces.

Services will be held at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Hollywood Hills, on Thursday, June 19 at 2:30 pm. Donations may be made in Eric’s memory to the Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/