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Eugene Palmer Obituary
Funeral services will be held on Thursday (October 8) in the chapel in Ascension Gardens Cemetery, 1900 Pinnacle Rd., Henrietta, NY.
For those wishing, memorials in his name may be made to: Laurel House Comfort Care Home, 224 Fair St., Newark, NY 14513; Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 or to St. Jude Childrens' Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Gene was born in Lyons, N.Y. on April 15, 1958 the son of Eugene F. Palmer Sr. and Shirley Zaso Palmer. He was a graduate of Lyons Central School, F.L.C.C. and S.U.N.Y Brockport majoring in Criminal Justice. In 1980 Gene started at Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. After 34 years of dedicated service he retired in 2014. In retirement, Gene served for five years as President of the Laurel House Comfort Care Home in Newark. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed biking both on road and trail riding. Gene especially loved the Erie Canal Trail. He loved his dogs, raising seven loyal dogs over the years.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joanne Stirpe Palmer; a daughter, Andrea ( Eric Loya) Hughes of Spencerport; granddaughters Meadow and Ava Hughes of Spencerport; parents Eugene and Marie Palmer Sr. of Lyons; three sisters Michele (Rob) Wadhams, Jacqueline (Charles) Taylor and Kristin (Michael) Victorious all of Lyons; a brother, Michael (Bobbi Jo) DeSain of Palmyra; two brothers-in-law Alan (Lisa) Stirpe of Clyde and David Stirpe of Washington D.C.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind his loving companions Heidi (Cocker Spaniel), Lilly (English Setter) and Sunny (Tibetan Spaniel).
He was predeceased by his mother, Shirley Zaso Palmer; grandparents Frank and Margaret Zaso and Helena Rahn; in-laws Michael and Adeline Stirpe; his loving companions Little Jo (Beagle), Pooh (Cocker Spaniel) Tiggy (Cocker Spaniel) and Josie (Greyhound mix)
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Jhoram Dilk
October 18, 2020
Worked with Gene for years from nine mile point. Could always count on his insights & assistance.
Lollypop Farm
October 13, 2020
Our thoughts are with Gene's family and friends at this sad time.
Mike Radie
October 8, 2020
So sorry for Gene's passing much too soon. Long live our memories.
Ron Stirpe
October 7, 2020
Joanne, Gene and Marie, we are so sorry to hear about Eugene. We will be thinking of you. It is so sad. Live and miss you guys. love Ron Nadine Corey Dustin Brandon
Wally Cooper
October 7, 2020
A very kind and gentle person. Great memories at Brockport.
Rick Johnson
October 7, 2020
Very story to hear this news. You were a good friend and person sir you will be missed. I will be unable to attend the service tomorrow but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Garafalo
October 7, 2020
God holds aa of us within his hands . Over the years we live our lives and may lose touch, but my relatives are always in my thoughts and prayers. Joann and family. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you at this time and always!
Mary Ann Garrett
October 7, 2020
Joanne and family,
I am so sorry four your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
October 6, 2020
So very sorry for you all. Gene, or Wanda as we called him, was a good friend in school and we had a lot of memorable journeys and escapades and he was a wonderful person and finding this out breaks my heart. He and my sister Kim, named Gazelle by Gene, will have a lot to catch up on in heaven. Hugs and may God bless you all. Kathie Daugherty Stevens
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