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Eugene Meunier Obituary
1990 - 2023
Chicopee
Gene Meunier, Jr. (USCG E4) passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 in Alameda, California, while proudly serving in the United States Coast Guard. He was born in Springfield, MA to Eugene "Gene" Meunier, Sr. and Sarah "Sally" J. Meunier. He was educated in Holyoke schools prior to moving to Chicopee, where he graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. He then attended STCC prior to enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. He was employed as an electronic technician and a proud member of the Color Guard in the USCG at the time of his passing. In his youth, Gene loved sports of all kinds and enjoyed playing hockey for Chicopee Comp High School. Gene adored his siblings; he was an amazing brother to his younger sister Mary Kate and his disabled brother Jimmy, whom he cherished and was fiercely protective of. Of Gene's many passions in life which included music, writing and playing guitar, he found his greatest joys hanging out with his sister, volunteering with The Special Olympics and spending time with his family and friends. In his later years he enjoyed hiking, mountain biking, and sailing in the San Francisco Bay with his Coast Guard family.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, Eugene E. Meunier; grandmother, Mary T. Meunier (Moriarty); grandfather, George F. Harris; grandmother, Catherine T. Harris (Moriarty); an aunt, Kathleen Hamelin; an uncle, Thomas J. Harris; an uncle, Kevin MacNeal; a cousin, John MacNeal, and godfather, Gary Hartling. Gene is survived by his father, Eugene E. Meunier, Sr. and mother, Sarah J. Meunier; sister, Mary Kathleen Meunier, and brother, James H. Meunier; uncles: George F. Harris, Jr., Timothy J. Harris, and Edward L. Harris, and aunt and godmother, Charlene M. MacNeal. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 am from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton Street. Burial will follow in Forestdale Cemetery West, Rock Valley Road, Holyoke. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Greater Springfield Special Olympics, 49 Sedgelia Street, Springfield, MA or to Special Olympics, 512 Forest Road, Westborough, MA.
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Arthur Haley
April 20, 2024
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.-A.Haley MK USCG Ret.
CPO
January 25, 2024
The USCG was so fortunate to have you as a member. Rest in Peace, Shipmate and thank you for your service.
Liz Robbins
August 20, 2023
Gene and I were friends at Comp, I shared so many memories hanging out with our friends and listening to music. After I moved away we drifted apart but always had sporadic contact. When I was in nursing school Gene text me saying how proud he was of me going to school and working as a healthcare working during the COVID pandemic.
I was devastated to learn of his passing and I can´t believe a world exists without him in it.
RIP Gene. You were a wonderful soul.
ET2 David Haugland (Alameda)
July 26, 2023
Honored to have had the pleasure of serving with Gene during his time here in Alameda. I´m even more honored to have been considered his friend. I used to give Gene a ride home everyday after work and he would beg to pay me for the rides but I sincerely enjoyed his company and that was worth way more than he could´ve ever paid. We got to dive deep into each other´s lives on those short car rides and I´ll be forever grateful for getting to know the man he was beneath the surface. The obituary is accurate in stating how much he cherished his family as they were the topic of most of our conversations.
The loss of Gene cuts deep. He was friend to everyone and has certainly left his mark on this world.
My sincerest condolences to Gene´s family. Know that he loved and appreciated all of you.
Josh
July 24, 2023
Gene was my best friend when we were in A School together. I found his passion for music so inspiring. He showed me some of my favorite bands and movies and I have many fun memories with him. I send my condolences to his family. Rest in peace brother.
Jack mobley
July 21, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and you .God bless
Nancy Spurlock
July 20, 2023
R.I.P
Prayers coming your Way
FromThe Spurlock Family
From Alba Texas
And
Family V196 my Son Patrick Spurlock Went to bootcamp with your Son
Darryl Curtis
July 20, 2023
My most heart felt condolences for you and your family.
May he rest in peace, forever in our thoughts. Always ready.
Larry
July 20, 2023
Semper Paratus Shipmate...
Fair Winds and Following Seas
BMCM Darren LaPierre, USCG, retired
July 20, 2023
Rest in peace sailor.
BMCM Darren LaPierre, USCG, retired
Chicopee, MA
Christopher Longaker
July 19, 2023
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
Michael Salamon & Familt
July 19, 2023
Very sorry for your loss, Gene was a great kid, always a gentleman.
Laura Fielding
July 19, 2023
Gene - my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Erik Sulda
July 19, 2023
Gene, may God bless you and your family through this difficult time and may fond memories of joyful times soon fill your hearts forever.
ETCM Rich Hines USCG (Ret)
July 19, 2023
RIP, fellow ET
Colette G Denette
July 19, 2023
Dear Gene and Sarah and family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your son. Gene...he looked just like you. Colette Denette and husband Rick. May he rest in peace.
Jack Aitken
July 19, 2023
Fair winds and following seas Shipmate. Condolences to family, Gene has met his Pilot face to face now...
Dan Walsh
July 19, 2023
Gene so sorry for your loss condolences to you and your family
Allan Swider
July 19, 2023
RIP shipmate.
A.SWIDER
USCG, Retired
Den
July 19, 2023
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country.
Rest in peace.
Thomas J Manion
July 18, 2023
Sally
So sorry for your loss.
Tom M. D.O.R.
Abraham
July 18, 2023
Miss you Brother
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21
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Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
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22
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