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Eugene J. "Gene" Sinko Sr.
1931 - 2018
Eugene J. "Gene" Sinko Sr.
1931 - 2018
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BORN
1931
DIED
2018
Eugene Sinko Obituary
Hockessin - Age 87, of Hockessin, DE, passed away May 2, 2018.
Gene was born in New Brunswick, NJ to John and Helen (nee Melchesky) Sinko on April 21, 1931. He was married to Audrey M. Ratajczak on April 22, 1956. He worked for duPont for 39 years and then at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church as the business manager for 10 years. Gene served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was also involved in the Knights of Columbus, the Sages, the Lazarus Committee, and dedicated to St. Mary's of the Assumption Church in various other roles.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen; brothers, John, Joseph, Julius, Ernest; and sisters, Margaret, Helen, and Irene; he is survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Gene, Jr. (Kimberly), Cheryl, John, Jennifer (Sistillio), Tim, Audrey (Rob), Stephen (Melanie), and Donald (Angel); sisters, Elsie, Eleanor, and Sister Joanne; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be 10:30 am with a funeral mass at 12:30 pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Interment will be private.
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Dave Iliff
April 30, 2020
Gene was a great guy!
Mike Miller
May 11, 2018
Dear Mrs. Sinko, Steve and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. We have fond memories of Mr. Sinko during high school track and field in the 1990s. He was a kind and generous man. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time.
Sincerely,
Mike Miller and family
John Dietz
May 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sinko family.
We have been neighbors for 40 years. I grew up with all the kids. They are a very nice family. Mr Sinko now has them to carry on his memory & legacy. He was a good family man.
God Bless,
The Dietz Family
Romy and Zita AQUINO
May 10, 2018
A life well lived! He will be very much missed. Accept our deepest sympathy. Audrey and family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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May 8, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. We pray that knowing God understands and cares for you will give you strength and peace. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Linda
Gwendolyn Tolliver
May 8, 2018
To Gene Sinko Jr. and Family,
Your Dad, Gene Sinko Sr, was one of the best supervisor and HR person I've ever known. I still remember how he would come in on the 12 to 8 shift checking on the workers and just talking with us. Rest in peace.
Kathy Simpson
May 8, 2018
To Gene, Jr., and all his family: Mr. Gene Sinko, Sr. was the very definition of a gentleman. Regardless of "station" in life, he treated everyone with respect and kindness. He was a class act to which very few at DuPont Glasgow Site could compare. I remember him as full of life, interested in everyone, first to become involved, and always stayed at it until the job was done. My condolences on your loss.
Julie Madonna
May 8, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss John
The Microwave gang from WLGore
May 8, 2018
To Geno and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He had a great heart, and a sincere personality. I'll never forget his wonderful smile. You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Randy Parker
Bebs Martinez
May 7, 2018
To Audry and family: May God be with you in your time of sorrow... And may this prayer for your loved one bring you comfort: O Loving Father, please accompany Your servant, Eugene from this earth, to the place of heavenly peace and eternal life. Welcome him into Your Presence with the joyful embrace of Your unending love. Amen.
Anna Castillo
May 7, 2018
Gene was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss
Dave and Diane Iliff
May 7, 2018
Audrey and Family - We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Gene. Our sincere condolences to all of the Sinko family.
Lee Carey-Anderson
May 6, 2018
What a wonderful husband, father and community leader. My heart is heavy for Mrs. Sinko and all of the kids and brands -- especially my best Cheryl. Hugs
Frances Doyle
May 6, 2018
My prayers are with you AUDREY
Stephen Walsh
May 6, 2018
Gene was my mother's cousin (Joan Walsh nee Melchiskey.) I always remember him from my childhood as a warm and kind person.
Kathy Claudfelter-Mason
May 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Sinko was such a nice man.
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