In this strange world we live in friends can come and go, there are only a few that remain everlasting. Timeless kinship with someone is an experience like no other. I'm lucky, I have that with Gene. As I write this I am reminded of Gene's infectious laugh, his crazy sense of humor, and his unbelievable desire to help people. You touched so many people, thanks for making the world a better place. Love you and miss you. Ed Harabedian
A NOVEL FROM GENE'S BEST FREIND
Dir. Military Sales
Accent Apparel co., inc.
SBA EXPORTER OF THE YEAR 2007
410-683-2323 or 800-729-3711
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25 years after
long time freind!!!!!!!
Missing you
Gener, I have sat here for days trying to figure out what to say but I get choked up and walk away, so todays the day I think I can do this. I will miss your Christmas visits and corn meal mush. Rides to the shore, your vulgar humor which u got from Pop-Pop and that grin on your face that always got us laughing.The infamous highlighting jobs that always made me look like a skunk! I cant believe this is it, I'll never get to see you again or tell u how much I love you.My only comfort is that you are with Grandma and Pop-Pop. I just hope you will find the peace you were always in search for now that you are home.I will carry you in my heart forever and hopefully visit you in my dreams.
Love Julie xoxo
Growing up in Birchwood Lakes was like Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Fishing every day and shooting birds off the phone wires with our first 22 caliber. Our summer vacations at Peter's farm in PA, bailing hay, watching out for copperhead snakes, and hanging out with our older cousins and learning all the "cool" things in life...Going to LBI and learning how to surf, what a fiasco! All the mischief we got into...Camping memories with Mom and Dad, the skits around the fire...the ham that you were. Anthony, the best four-legged companion you ever had. Even with four members in the family, he was certainly your dog. He sure had your back. How about the two of us taking such good care of Mom, after Dad was gone. She really deserved it. So you guys are all together now. What a great thought that is.
I love you with all of my heart, forever,
Curt.
Barong tagalog
Gene in Fire island
Gene was always loving, caring, fun. Gene was one of the mosr honest, as well as kind person i know, I loved him as if he was part of my family, which over the past years of my life he has. Im devistated he was not able to beat his addictions, as well as surpised, Since his death i can not forget him playing with me and my brother in Fire island, as well as walking with us and just talking about life with eachother. I would be in tocuh with gene with email as well as phone. When we would talk on the phone, and we would never stop. Although i am only 15, he treated me as if I was a family member. He was one! He was the best part of my life, and he still is, and he always will be. I know gene is looking over us and he always will be, making us laugh, and be happy. Im glad Gene is in a better place, where he feels no pain. He deserves it. I Love you Gene and ill never forget you.
Benjamin Pollack
You are the STRONGest Person i have ever known
Gene will always have a special place in our hearts. He really made an amazing impact on our lives. His fun and exciting personality was only matched by how much he cared for us and all his friednds and family. Please Gene tale care of yourself and know wherever you are we are always thinking about you and all the great times we had together, including in Fire Island. WE LOVE YOU GENE.
From:
The Rat Pack
Little step son
"Just stay STRONG"
"I don't know how to start my story, When i first met him he approached me with a smile and excitement on his face, it's like we already know each other. He taught me how to play golf and drive his car. But this was the best part of what he had taught me, not only recipes in cooking but recipes in life, i know i'm not the only one who he had shared these recipes. His a man who is generous and loves to help others. There's this one story he told me about this guy who gives alms everyday, and thats how generous he is. I know that his a man who loves to solve other's problem, help them and guide them without anything in return but the sad part is that, if it comes to his problems he can't find answers. For me he is a symbol of hope to others from the way he talks and give others these recipes of life which uplifts their souls. The last words i told him was that im very thankful for taking care of my mom, for me his like an angel brought by GOD because im miles away from my mom and the only thing i can do is to pray that my mom and sister would be safe, and there he is taking care of them. As he travels now peacefully in GOD's kingdom i know that the healing hands of GOD would heal his burdens, pain and sorrow he have felt for a very long time. I know his out there still watching each one of us and making sure that we are okay. This words i qouted from him that i want each and everyone to remember in life...as he said to me,"in life as we face difficult problems always remember to stay "STRONG" and "LIVESTRONG". As we all know, he loves adventure and as of now he is still in his adventure of making us happy with the memories he had left us which we surely never forget. As we continue life he still lives within our hearts. I love you and thank you for the golden moments you had given us. There is no time wasted when we enjoy each time of the day like a family day. I promise that i'll take care of the most important thing in your life...and that is our FAMILY....."