Born in Brooklyn New York ; September 22, 1927 Died October 3, 2016 Married 43 years to Geraldine Tartaglia who passed away in 1999 Four Loving Children; Tommy, Raymond, Dorothy and Valerie Two Grandchildren; Tyler and Brooke Lyn Gene was the youngest and last surviving sibling of his family, marking the end of a generation. Served in the US Navy during World War II in both the European & Pacific Theaters. Retired for 33 years from working as a NY State Supreme Court Officer. Reposing Scotto Funeral Home 106 1st. Place Brooklyn Until Thursday Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Hearts St. Stephen RC Church 9:30am Visiting Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9pm Burial will be at St. Charles/Resurrection Cemetery Farmingdale New York