Eugene-Northrop-Obituary

Eugene Northrop

San Jose, California

About

LOCATION
San Jose, California

Obituary

Send Flowers

Eugene "Gene" A. Northrop, Lt. Col. (Retired) U.S. ArmyApr. 2, 1919-Dec. 6, 2013Resident of San JoseMy Gene touched the hand of God and slipped peacefully away.A N.Y. native, Gene, and 4 brothers served honorably in different military branches, W.W. II, and all returned safely. He truly loved his...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

So glad we got to see Gene and Caroline in July at Suzanne's place. Gene was a fascinating and charming man and Marcy and I both loved him. He showed patience and love while raising me from age 5-17 and never spoke ill to me of anyone. I am happy and honored that we maintained a friendship for the rest of his life.

I was very lucky to meet Gene while working at U.S. Bank on Foxworthy Ave. in San Jose. He was very sweet and visted us daily. That was the highlight of our morning! Gene always gave us sound advise. After being transferred to the U.S. Bank branch on Big Basin way in Saratoga, I called Gene to say hello and let him know I was thinking of him. The following week, Gene showed up at my branch and we had lunch! What a blessing to have met him. I would like to extend my condolences to his family,...

Very nice write-up Caroline. You captured his history well. Loved the benign flirt. Hit it right on the head. We are thankful for our trip to CA last year. Also that he passed peacefully. Ann & Gene Jr.