Eugene L. Amber

AMBER, Eugene L. "Gene" 88, passed away November 1, 2011 at his home in Stuart, FL. Born in Buffalo, NY, he spent most of his life in Massachusetts, residing in Dalton and Pittsfield, moving to Stuart 23 years ago from Dalton. He was a retired Executive Vice President and had worked for Berkshire Life Insurance Company for over 30 years. Gene was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Marine Bombing Squadron 613 Association. He served on the Board of Directors and was past President of the Boys and Girls Club of Pittsfield, MA and served as President of Coolidge Hill Foundation for 30 years. Gene was past President and long standing member of the Country Club of Pittsfield and a member of Stuart Yacht and Country Club for 23 years. He received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell University. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine in 1997 and brother, John "Jack" Amber in 1945. Survivors include his loving children, Lisa Amber of Dedham, MA; Deborah Heffernan and husband, Leo of Arlington, MA; John Amber of Delray Beach, FL; Gilbert Amber and wife, Cynthia of Ft. Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Katherine Amber; Luke Heffernan; Angela Penn; Morgan Amber and Annalisa Amber. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gene's memory may be made to your local Boys and Girls Club. The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 2 PM, November 4, 2011 at Stuart Congregational Church followed by a service at 2 PM. Military honors will be provided by the U. S. Marine Corps following the church service. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Hills Funeral Homes Young & Prill Chapel in Stuart. A guest registry may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.