Pittsfield, Massachusetts
1946 - 2017
Gene "The Rodfather" VanBramer, 71, of 104 Nancy Avenue, Pittsfield, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, after a courageous battle with a cerebral hemorrhage.Born on January 14, 1946, son of the late John R. and E. Geraldine Andrews VanBramer, He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended...
Read MoreMy remembrances of Gene go back almost 50 years. We meet in the late 60s, both suffering from the same incurable disease, car craziness. Having moved to California over 35 years ago, we lost touch, but I still have many found memories of good times together. He was truly a unique individual, big smile and big heart. Rest in peace big guy.
Art & Louise Fortin
April 24, 2017 | Gilroy, CA
Caroline Oakes
April 22, 2017 | Huntington Beach, CA
SUCH A WONDERFUL, POSITIVE, VIBRANT PERSON. VERY SAVVY ---NOT ONLY ABOUT CARS& STREET RODS---BUT ABOUT LIFE. A PEOPLE PERSON ALL THE WAY. PEACE TO YOU, GENE--MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC UP THERE! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED & LOVED!
Caroline Oakes
April 22, 2017 | Hun Tington Beach, CA
WE have lost a great person and a true motor head. It was always great walking with him at a car show,the man knew every car by year and model.He will be missed.
Tim McD............
April 22, 2017
God bless you Gene! Faisal Ali
Faisal Ali
April 21, 2017 | Dalton, MA
Miss you my gentle soul. I have many fond memories of hanging out at Hiser's filling station, hanging out on North St. at 2:00 a.m., cruising Central Ave. and drag racing on the Arterial in Albany, N. Y., getting a NEBA roast-beef sandwich or Mike's Giant Submarine, then stopping at the Viking Dairy Bar in East Greenbush for an Oarsman. Until we meet again, Peace. Cruise on my Brother....
"The Godfather"
April 21, 2017
Great friend and car mentor will be missed. Gene always sang a tune, "Beautiful people and Beautiful Day". Rest in peace".
Bob and Carol Garrity
April 21, 2017 | Pittsfield, MA
Gene and I had many conversations about cars, and he was an expert on them. His enthusiasm was contagious. I hope to see you again. RIP my Brother.
April 21, 2017
I will miss you my dear friend...Soar with the angels.
Linda Vallone
April 21, 2017 | PITTSFIELD, MA