Eugene E. Rindy

Eugene E. "Gene" Rindy, 93, of Masury, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025, in Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, Youngstown, OH. Mr. Rindy was born on December 4, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Anna (Zavada) Rindy. He was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School, where he played on the basketball team and was affectionately known as "Fudge." Gene, honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He served during the Korean War as a Military Police, in charge of guarding atomic bombs. He attended Youngstown College until he was offered a job at Bell Telephone. Gene worked in the maintenance department for more than 40 years and was a proud Communications Workers of America member. Gene was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. He was also a member of bowling leagues at Thorton Hall and the former Hickory Bowl. His wife, the former Patricia Picino, whom he married on June 23, 1956, in St. Bernadette's Church, passed away on March 8, 2017. They shared many hobbies, most notably ballroom dancing. Gene was a highly involved father and grandfather. He took his children on many vacations and countless day trips. Later, he looked forward to babysitting his grandchildren. He also had a passion for doing magic tricks and earned the nickname from his grandchildren's friends as "Magic Grandpa." Gene also enjoyed cooking, fishing and playing the lottery. He is survived by two daughters, Jill Marconi and her husband Michael, of Boardman, OH, and Jenny Jackson and her husband Rick, of Williamston, SC; a son, John Rindy and his wife Wendy, of Poland, OH; a son-in-law, William Hurton and his wife Tammy, Hermitage; five grandchildren, Lucas and Jenna Rindy, Taylor Marconi, Matthew Gambrel and his wife Megan, and Matthew Hurton; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Gene was preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Hurton; and five siblings, Cecilia Chioffi, Helen Spencer, Eleanor Purdy, Maryann Ferrara, and Raymond Rindy. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of the Valley- Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Youngstown, OH 44514. All services were held privately. Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, Hermitage.