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Gene Magnarini Obituary
Gene never met a stranger and had a warm and welcoming personality. He was quick with a joke, loved to entertain and always had a story. He loved his family and found great joy in spending time with his four grandchildren. Gene also enjoyed spending time with friends. He was actively involved in various social groups, such as the River Hills Lake Wylie Lions Club and the Schmoozers Group. Gene had a zest for life and loved grilling, fishing, golfing, and playing cards with his friends.
In his early years, Gene attended Woodward High School in Cincinnati, OH. He served his country as a member of the Ohio National Guard from 1961 to 1966. Gene embarked on a successful career at Cincinnati Milacron, where he dedicated 40 years of his life.
Gene is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy, as well as his children Vincent (Tara) Magnarini and Anthony (Alyssa) Magnarini; his grandchildren Mia, Zane, William, and Emma Magnarini; and his sister JoEllen (Rick) Bongiorno. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ellen Magnarini.
A private service will be held by the family, with a celebration of life gathering planned for a future date.
Gene Magnarini will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His kind-hearted nature and vibrant spirit will forever live on in our memories.
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Sianna Magnarini
September 10, 2023
My name is Sianna Magnarini, and I know my grandfather Rudy Magnarini, and great grandmother Augustine Magnarini are family yo Gene. I am sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I hope your family enjoyed his time as much as I love my entire Magnarini family. They are all an unparalleled life blessing.
Robert Risch
August 2, 2023
Gene,
We grew up on Elbrook Ave., went to Pleasant Ridge in your dad's rumble seat, played baseball under the cloudless skies of so many summers. Then marriages and kids and the myriad experiences life throws at us. Geography intervened until re-unions lived up to their name. And all of us were the better for knowing you and the poorer for losing you. Friends of 75 years says something. Farewell my friend,
Bobby Risch
Steve Verrigni
August 1, 2023
I worked for Gene and that is how we met. He always had a smile and words of encouragement for those who were at around him.
He was truly one of the "Good Guys".
Egil Hatletveit
August 1, 2023
I was very sad to hear that Gene has passed away. I was lucky to know him through my friendship with Tony and Vince.
In 1992/93 I was an exchange student at Clover High School and for six months I stayed at the Magnarini´s house several days every week.
Gene and Kathy took me in and took care of me, almost like their own son.
I have so many great memories from the time I spent with them. Gene and Kathy´s home was always open and their basement was the natural gathering place for all of Vince and Tony´s friends.
Gene and Kathy would never miss a soccer game. If Gene was out of town, he would fly in just to watch us play. He would even tape every game so that we could watch it and analyze it together afterwards.
The way Gene and his family included me showed what great people they all are.
My thoughts go out to Kathy, Vince, Tony, and their families.
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Brian Herrmann
August 1, 2023
Gene was a true friend. Gene and I went to High School together and we both had our working careers at Cincinnati Milacron for 40 years...wow!
Judy and I saw Gene and Kathy many times over the years and cherish those visits with them. Our daughter lived in Charlotte for a few years so we would always connect with G & K while there...our kids also knew them very well and are sad that Gene is no longer with us. We will all miss Gene..he left a beautiful family....well done Gene. RIP my friend!
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Thanks to everyone for such kind thoughts and prayers over the past week. Dad lived a life full of family, friends, laughter and love. Please feel free to share any stories or photos if you have a moment. He may now be gone her on earth, but he will certainly live on forever in our memories! Thanks so much!
john francy
July 31, 2023
Gene was a true joy and no one made a room light up like him - will be missed.
Doug Henderson
July 31, 2023
Gene was a great person. Always positive and rising the spirit of those around him
The world was a better place when he was with us
Condolences to Kathy and the family. I am glad I knew him
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