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Eugene Abdenour Obituary
He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on June 7, 1917, and came to Akron with his parents when he was two years old. He attended Central High School, and the University of Akron, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Gene retired from the B.F. Goodrich Company in 1982 after nearly 30 years of service.
Gene was a prominent athlete, in Senior Olympics in Ohio and Florida, where he spent his winters. He won many medals and honors in both state and national events.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jamelie; his brothers, Joseph and Emil; and sister, Lourice Budoff. Gene is survived by his son, Bruce of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Carol Johnson of Victorville, California; grandchildren, Gerald and Shawn Johnson, and Jesse and Leah Abdenour; brother-in-law, Hyman Budoff; sister-in-law, Carol Abdenour; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 9 to 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics, 1133 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Please sign guestbook at www.hummelcares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Abdenour
Reece Moinette
August 25, 2018
I met Gene in Parents without Partners, he was always my favorite dance partner, I will always remember him fondly. Reece Moinette
Moira LaJudice
February 6, 2011
Hi Bruce, Carol and families -
Back in the mid to late 70's, I was a teenager with a paper route that encompassed the apartment building where your father lived for a time on 1469 Alphada Ave. He lived in apartment B2 and he very generously gave me a tip every time I showed up to collect on my route. So it is with that fond memory that I will always remember him. My thoughts are with you.
Moira LaJudice
ETHELDA GILLETLY
January 26, 2011
11:30 P.M.
TO THE ABDENOUR FAMILY,
MY LATE HUSBAND RALPH GILLETLY KNEW YOUR DAD WHEN THEY BOTH WORKED AT GOODRICH. I MET HIM A FEW TIMES AND TOLD RALPH THAT HE WAS SUCH A GENTLEMAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. RIGHT NOW THE SORROW HAS TAKEN OVER BUT IN THE MONTHS TO COME YOU WILL HAVE ALL THE MEMORIES OF THE MANY GOOD TIMES AND THINGS THAT YOUR DAD DID THROUGH OUT HIS LIFE TO REMEMBER, LAUGH AND TALK ABOUT.
GENE, REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THINGS GOING IN HEAVEN WITH THE OLYMPICS. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY.
ETHELDA GILLETLY
January 21, 2011
To the Abdenour family,
Gene was a very nice and funny man. talked to him many times. He will be greatly missed.
The Abraham Family
For-- Edith Miller
January 21, 2011
Gene was a friend of my mothers from high school (Central). He was so kind in providing rides to and from class reunion meetings. Mom spoke fondly of him and their class and always enjoyed the reunions and the planning sessions thanks in part to Gene. He was a good friend and a gentleman.
January 20, 2011
We met Gene in Parents without Partners many years ago. He was also a neighbor of my on Alphada Ave. He would stop by with his beautiful old car and stay for nice long chats. Ron and I always enjoyed his visits. He was one of the nicest people we have ever met. It was great to hear him talk about his success in the Senior Olympics. Our condolences to his family. Diana and Ron Schieber
Enright Family
January 20, 2011
Bruce and family, Your dad was a very good friend of my father. He was always a great guy to visit with. We will all miss him. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. The Enright Family
Debbie Maroney
January 20, 2011
Dear Carol and Bruce:
I am so sorry for your loss. I am certain that Grandma and Grandpa are celebrating in heaven with all 4 of their children together, with the Lord.
Uncle Gene was such a sweet man. He never missed a birthday or holiday.
My family send their heartfelt sympathy.
My love,
Debbie
Susan Burt
January 20, 2011
My sincere condolences. Gene and I were neighbors in Akron, Ohio. He was a good friend.
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