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Eugene Garland Obituary
Webster: Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2014 at age 84. Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; children John (Beverly) of Rochester; Tom (Chris) of Penfield; Paula (Mark) Heberling of Webster; Sue (Ed Perfetti) of Tustin, CA; Ken of Pittsford; and Dave (Claire) of Golden, CO.; grandchildren Kristine (Justin) DeWolf, Dan Garland, Andrew Garland, Laura Garland, Taylor Heberling, Tracy (Todd) Hoffman, Matthew Perfetti, Chester Garland and Henry Garland; and great-grandchildren Amelia DeWolf and Noah Hoffman.
Born in Erie, PA, Gene was a Korean War Army veteran. He moved to Rochester in 1963 to manage, and eventually own, Main Camera Center. He enjoyed cars, music, woodworking, gardening, collecting and restoring cameras, and spending time with his large and loving family. He was a good friend to many and will be dearly missed.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 30, from 2 to 5 PM at the Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Avenue, Webster, NY. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Gene to St. Ann's Leo Center for Caring.
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Mark Indelicato
December 1, 2014
My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. Reading about Gene, one can see that he was a good man. May this and the promises of God for those like your father bring you and your family Peace and comfort
November 29, 2014
Ken and family - you are in thought and prayer. May the love of your large family help you through these next days.
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