Gene was born in 1930 in the Bronx, where his family had lived for generations. He met his wife Joyce, of Smithsburg, Maryland, while on shore leave. They were married for 53 years. Gene is survived by 3 children; Fred of Perth, Australia, and Sue and Nancy of Connecticut and by 5 grandchildren; Ely, Lily, Shannon, Heather and George an d his daughter and son in-laws Bernadette Cullinane and DJ Smith.

He was an active member of Palm City Presbyterian Church, where he served as ruling elder and treasurer for many years.  Gene loved to play bridge and could be found at the bridge club 4 days a week. He was an avid golfer for many years. He enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading and traveling. But most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He graduated from Barnard School for Boys in the Bronx in 1947 and from Alfred University in 1951 with a BS in Ceramics Engineering Magna Cum Laude. He served in the US Coast Guard, where he earned the ran of Lieutenant JG. He worked as a law clerk while attending night school at NY Law School, graduating in 1957. He was admitted to the NY Bar in 1958. He opened his law firm in 1960 where he remained until 1975, adding partner Gabriel Fay during that time. In 1959, he was elected to the board of North New York Savings and Loan, and elected non-executive chairman in 1973, and became chief executive in 1975. After merging with Anchor Savings Bank in 1977, he became Vice Chairman and General Counsel. He retired in 1989, but continued to serve on the boards of Anchor and subsequently Dime Savings Bank until 2001. He was an active member of the Bronx Rotary Club, serving as as its president in 1972-73. He also served as the chairman of Bronx Union YMCA and the Bronx/Westchester chapter of the National conference of Christians and Jews. He served on the boards of Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Union Hospital and the Bronx Eye and Ear Infirmary.

He raised his family on Bell Island in Rowayton, Connecticut, and retired to Harbor Ridge Yacht and County Club and then to Sandhill Cove in Palm City Florida.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice or Palm City Presbyterian Church.

GO GIANTS!