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Gene Delano Obituary
Gene passed away unexpectedly on March 22nd at the age of 67. Gene was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis. He is proceeded in death by his parents Glenn and Carol Delano. He is survived by his siblings Mark Delano, Renee (Bruce) Pingree, Craig Delano and Ann Delano, nieces and nephews. Gene graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1976 and went into the Marine’s. After his discharge, he was a letter carrier for 30+ years in Minneapolis.
Private interment at Fort Snelling. Memorials preferred to Animal Humane Society.
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3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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