Eugene John Cordone

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Eugene Cordone Obituary

CORDONE, Eugene John "Poppy" "Pop" Eugene John "Poppy" "Pop" Cordone, 77, of Cromwell entered eternal rest on Tuesday (July 24, 2007) at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. He was born in Middletown, the son of Michael and Laura (Barbieri) Cordone. He served in the Army "K" Company 169th 43rd Infantry Division as Platoon Sergeant First Class during the Korean War. He was a kind and gentle person, a friend to all he met. He enjoyed traveling and sharing his experiences with everyone. He was past Grand Knight of DeSoto Council #6 Knights of Columbus in Cromwell and was also a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a worker for Habitat for Humanity. Eugene was a 16 year cancer survivor, the family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Mark Kimmel who cared for him during the 16 years. Also sincere appreciation and thanks to the entire staff of Connecticut Oncology Group of Middletown and for all who cared for him during his hospice stay at Middlesex Hospital. He will be deeply missed by his loving family. Surviving are his wife, Shirley of 50 years; two daughters, Catherine Cornett and husband, Michael and Linda Cordone; a son, Paul Cordone and daughter-in-law, Barbara. He left four loving, adoring grandchildren, Christopher and Katelyn Cornett and Gina and Nicholas Cordone. Also surviving are his brother, Dominic Cordone of Glastonbury; sisters, Marie Franchini of North Haven and Loraine Compolieto of New Jersey and sister-in-law, Millie Cordone of Middletown. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Laura Cordone and a brother, Michael "Mickey" Cordone. Survivors also include an aunt, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and cousins. He was a parishioner of St. John Church in Cromwell and he was devoted to attending the Chapel of Adoration at St. John Church. Funeral services will be from the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, Friday July 27, 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John Church, 5 St. John's Ct., Cromwell. Burial with military honors will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home TODAY from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, 300 Research Parkway Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 or the Cancer Center of Middlesex Hospital, 536 Saybrook Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Cordone

12 Entries

Lee Leahy

July 30, 2007

Dear Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies and we will pray for all of you. Take care. Lee and Mike

Leonice Tonnies

July 27, 2007

Dear Shirley,Linda,Kathy & Paul-My sincerest condolences to you all on the loss your husband & dad.
God bless.

Patricia Wronski Boorman

July 27, 2007

Dear Family,

I am sorry I was not able to make it to the wake or funeral. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,

Bill Perzan

July 27, 2007

Thanks Gene for entering into my life. Please remember me in your prayers so we can be together someday.

Jay Montalbano

July 27, 2007

Dear Linda and Family-

I am very sorry to learn that your father died.

Although I did not know your father, I was very touched to read what Mr. Zirolli wrote about him.

On behalf of the Prayer Heartline of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, of myself, and of my wife Valerie, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Blessings of comfort-

Jay Montalbano

Christine Pinunsky

July 26, 2007

Dear Mrs. Cordone & Family -
As a Hospice volunteer I had the pleasure of at least having a few minutes to speak with you and your husband. My prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,

July 26, 2007

Linda,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The DellaRatta's

john zirolli

July 26, 2007

Gene Cordone was one of the finest human beings I ever knew. I would like to offer some personal thoughts about this kind, gentle and helpful person but I doubt if anything I say will explain his goodness.
How can you honor a man who listened to your complaints, but never uttered a complaint himself?
How can you honor a man who was always helpful, but never asked for help for himself?
How can you honor a man who was always there for you, but often didn’t expect others to always be there for him?
How can you honor a man who gave of himself freely even when others were not around for him?
I knew Gene for quite a few years and we kept in touch and tried to get together often. When I called him a few weeks ago, hoping to go out to lunch together as we often did, he told me he would “ get back to me.” or to “call him back in a few weeks. But somehow, by the weary sound of his voice, I knew that wouldn’t happen. Later I thought I’d just drop in on him unannounced. But I also knew my presence at this time might be a discomfort to him. He wasn’t the type of man to have people pity his situation no matter how well intentioned they might be. And yet I knew if the situation were reversed, he’d want to be there for me. THAT’s the kind of guy Gene was. I know for a fact.
Eleven years ago, I had colon cancer and, God Bless him, (And I know HE will!!) Gene was right there giving his support. I can’t help but feel that I now have not been there for him. Even though I suspect he really didn’t want me to see him in his failing condition.
When Gene was a foreman at Pratt & Whitney, he was well respected by supervision and employees alike. Gene never tolerated those persons who would attempt to shirk their duties, but he handled them in a manner that made them think he was doing them a favor. He was good!
There was some times I didn’t want to go to lunch with Gene. He Always tried...often successefully...to pay the bill. I had to use tricky tactics to get even but sometimes I just couldn’t outdo Gene's determination. Once I grabbed the bill, and kept it in my hand until we were finished. But Gene excused himself to go the the lavatory. A few moments later the waitress came back, took the bill from me but NOT my money. I thought to myself, “That SOB paid the bill and I’m sitting here with egg on my face." Gene had “captured” the waitress and coerced her into taking the money from him!
Finally I wised up. I would ask him to go out to lunch with me up near where I lived. Then, when he arrived, I informed him that I had made lunch and we were eating here. Sometimes you gotta outfox the fox!!
My heart goes out to all who knew and loved this kind and good man. Especially his loving family. If there is any consolation I can offer, it’s simply to add, Gene is not going to heaven, he’s already arrived.

John Zirolli...

a friend.

And my wife, Diane.

Kim (Frisk) Zordan & boys

July 26, 2007

Dear "Cat",
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your years of happy memories of him, and faith, get you thru this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Becher

July 26, 2007

You are all in my thoughts.
My hart and prayers goes out to all of you for the loss of such a fine man. Gene Cordone, I salute you.

Jackie Bonafonte

July 26, 2007

I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather.

Rose Hill Funeral Homes Inc.

July 26, 2007

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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