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Eugene John DeCola

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Weir-Arend Funeral Home

4221 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio

Eugene DeCola Obituary

DeCola Eugene John DeCola, born in Shadyside, Ohio on July 11, 1927 to the late Domenic and Lucia DeCola and longtime resident of Worthington, passed away May 9, 2013. Eugene graduated from Shadyside High School, where he was an accomplished athlete, and West Liberty College on scholarship. He proudly served in the Navy during WWII. Afterwards, he taught in the Worthington School System and served as vice principal at Linworth Elementary. He was active in The Worthington Boosters, key in helping to build Worthington's indoor pool. After teaching, he became a successful custom homebuilder, was a member of the BIA of Central Ohio and participated in several Parade of Homes. He loved the outdoors and was fortunate to have traveled near and far for many hunting and fishing adventures. Eugene was a generous man who, without hesitation, was always ready to help anyone in need. He is survived by three daughters, Diana (Tommaso) Ciaffoncini, Christal (Andrew) McDowell and Suellen (Gary Perrine) DeCola; grandchildren, Giannalisa (David) Schumer and Alessandro Ciaffoncini; brothers, Tom (Phyllis) DeCola and Ramon DeCola; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Boca. He will truly and sadly be missed by his family and many friends. Special thanks go to Dr. Elizabeth Unk, Riverside Methodist Hospital, The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing and Odyssey Hospice for their kind and thoughtful care. Family will receive visitors at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.) on Monday, May 13, 2013, from 8:30-10 a.m. The funeral procession will depart at 10 a.m. to Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, for the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. (Fr. Mark Summers Celebrant). A gathering for family and friends will be held afterwards at the American Legion, Post 329, 700 Morning St., Worthington. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Please visit www.weirarendfuneral.com to sign the official online condolence book.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 11 to May 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene DeCola

22 Entries

Suellen

May 8, 2024

xxxxxxooooooo

Christy

May 5, 2024

Dear Dad, miss you so much. C

Christy McDowell

May 14, 2019

Dear Dad, I miss you every day but my memories of you always bring a smile to my heart. With love, Christy

Suellen DeCola

May 9, 2019

Dear Dad, Hard to believe it's been six years. At times it seems like just yesterday. You left us on such a beautiful May day. Crystal blue skies with white puffy clouds, warm temperatures and a light breeze. Today I remember that day and see you outside, with a big smile on your face, standing in a stream fishing with your brothers! Sending love to the three DeCola boys! xxxxoooo Suellen and Gary

May 8, 2014

It will soon be a year since you left us and I miss you so much, but you're in my heart every day and I'm so thankful for that. I love you always. Christy

mike DeCola

May 7, 2014

i thought of you yesterday while watching a canadian fishing program.. we had great times there uncle gene.. i'll see you there again someday..

Diana Ciaffoncini

May 15, 2013

Forever in our hearts, Dad.
Loads of love,
Diana and Tommaso

May 14, 2013

RIP..Gene...we will miss you.
Thom has many memories of years....and years of fishing & hunting trips. I know that ththose are something he will cherish forever. You will be greatly missed.

Thom & Renee' Kannally

May 14, 2013

Renee Kannally

May 14, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about your Father passing. Your Father was always there for my family, in good times and bad. he never passed judgement on us for our past. Gene will be greatly missed by many friends and family. He is at peace now...God Bless

May 14, 2013

RIP my dear friend. You will always be remembered.
Lorene

Shirley Buswell

May 12, 2013

Your dad was always good to me. We had man good times together. He has a special place in my heart. I love him and his family and friends. He was a good man and had a good life. He will be greatly missed.

May 12, 2013

Uncle Gene - a man that i looked up to for so many reasons. A true sportsman, adventurer, with a dash of daredevil in him. I wanted to be just like you in so many ways. I'll never forget our fishing trips to Canada together. My favorite uncle. I'll miss you, Uncle Gene. Mike

Todd Finneran

May 12, 2013

Mr. Decola was my 6th grade teacher at Linworth Elementary in 1960-61. Of all the teachers I ever had from grade school to high school he was my favorite. He brought so many real life experience to the classroom. He sometimes spoke of his career as an athlete but there were so many other anecdotes from his experiences that class was never boring.
I remember one time in math class when we were talking about number sizes and he challenged us with: Do you really understand how large a million is? It is so large a number that it would take you a week just to count to it. Several in the class challenged that so he suggested that at recess we try it. We did and, at the end of the 15 minute period I don't recall how far we had gotten counting out loud number by number, but it was apparent to all including Mr. Decola that it wouldn't take a week!
What a terrific human being!

May 12, 2013

Love ya Dad!! Suellen and Gary

May 12, 2013

So sorry to learn of Mr. DeCola's passing. He was, by far, my favorite teacher. I was in his 6th grade class at Linworth ('60/'61). Years later I had the pleasure of meeting him again - and we talked and laughed together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Sincerely, Carolee Oertel

May 12, 2013

to a great man that i admired a lot. RIP uncle gene....you will be missed by us all. tommy