Eugene Nicholas Schultz, 82, of East Lyme for 58 years died March 12, 2020 At Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. He was born in Groton, Connecticut on September 14, 1937, the son of the late Eugene and Winifred (Saunders) Schultz. He was the husband of Joan (Aakjar) Schultz who predeceased him on June 5, 2015. Gene received his bachelor's degree from the former Teachers college of Connecticut in New Britain which is known as Central Connecticut State University today. He worked at East Lyme High School as an Industrial Arts Teacher until his retirement in 1994. In the 1960's he was a Waterford police officer for a short time. He also was a former Harbor master for Niantic Bay and had many other odd end jobs too many to mention. He enjoyed sailing at Niantic Bay Yacht club as well as hunting, especially on his property in Vermont. He also was the former high school men's Cross-Country Coach that won its first trophy for the school. He leaves a daughter Judith A. Zagaja and her husband, Michael of East Windsor, a son, Christopher Schultz of Lisbon and significant other Lisa Sartori of Waterford, four grandchildren Jennifer and Timothy Zagaja, Brittany and Christopher Schultz and one Great grandchild Maya Marie daughter of Brittany Schultz and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in honor of Gene to Joan's Scholarship fund. Send the donations to East Lyme Scholarship Association, Inc. P.O. Box 190, Niantic Ct. 06357 Considering the current COVID-19 directives and to keep everyone healthy. Eugene's family has decided there will be no calling hours. Services will be private. At a future date there will be a memorial mass and a celebration of his life. Condolences may be shared at www.neilanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 26, 2020.

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March 26, 2020

Judy & Chris:

Gene was my mentoring teacher back in 1968. I taught at East Lyme High until June of 1969 and then at North Have High for the next 30 years.
Your mother and father, as did others, tried to
get me to stay at East Lyme but Ann and I had bought a house in Rocky Hill. I many memories of East Lyme and the high school staff.

Thanks Gene and God Bless:
John & Ann Bischoff
Rocky Hill

Arthur Thompson

March 26, 2020

Judy and Chris,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a valued friend and professional colleague. I will miss him.

Jim Shake

March 26, 2020

To Gene's Family and Friends,

Simply put, "Schultzie" was one of the all time greats. It was great to have him as a teacher and an honor to call him a friend. One of the great parts of attending an event at the Garde Arts Center was being able to talk with Gene. He truly loved seeing his old students and friends. Go in peace my friend. God Bless.

March 26, 2020

So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was one of a kind and when Joan and he were in the same room together...it was always a laugh. Brittany and Chris, my prayers and thoughts for both of you and your families.
Lucy S

March 25, 2020

Uncle Gene,

You can now be with Aunt Joan forever once again. You both are now truly missed.

Stephen Whitehouse

Bob Janovic

March 25, 2020

Sorry to see that Gene has passed away, although We are traveling the country in our motor home I often think of Gene. My condolences to the family.

Terry Bennett

March 25, 2020

I was sad to learn of my cousin Gene's passing. He will be reuniting with our other family members who await him in Heaven.

mark schultz

March 24, 2020

Love and Blessings, He'll be truly missed....~! Mark Schultz

Dick & Carol Parker

March 24, 2020

So sorry that Gene & Joan are now gone. WE have over 50 years of friendship and memories. Its hard to believe. Our sincere sympathies to his children and their families. He will be missed by many.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

March 24, 2020

My thoughts and condolences go out to Gene's family. Gene was such a friendly, genuine person. Every time I ran by his house or would see him at election time he always asked how I was, he truly cared.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Vicky Hilton

March 24, 2020

My condolences go out to Genes family at this time of sadness. I always considered Gene an outstanding gentlemen and a good friend. We graduated from New London High School in 1955 and I have fond memories of Gene during those years and later. I know that his friendship and smile will be missed by many who were touched by him. God bless. Pete

charles (Pete) Peterson

March 24, 2020

My condolences go out to the family of Gene who I always considered a gentlemen and good friend. We graduated from New London High School in 1955 and I have fond memories of his friendship throughout those years and later. I know that many people will miss Gene and his friendly smile and demeanor. God Bless. Pete

Fred and Virginia Bates

March 24, 2020

Judy and Chris
Our prayers are with you and your Family
The Bates Family

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