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Eugene Tarrant Obituary
Eugene P. "Gene" Tarrant
Aug. 1, 1944 - April 25, 2023
ST. JOHN, IN - Eugene P. "Gene" Tarrant, age 78. Late of St. John, Indiana formerly of South Deering. Passed away April 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Adeline (nee Mendoza) for 58 years. Loving father of Kelly Tarrant and the late Daniel Tarrant. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Pritts, Veronica (Matt) Webb, Chrystala Louchios, and Alexander Louchios. Dearest great grandfather of Addie Webb. Dear brother of Eileen (late Jerry) Williamson, late Noreen (late Louis) Caposey, late John "Jack" (Liz) Tarrant, late William (Joan) Tarrant, late Edward (Phyllis) Tarrant, and late Margaret Porzio. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Hannah and John Tarrant of Dingle and County Cork, Ireland. Gene was a retired ironworker and Member of Ironworkers Union Local #1 where he helped build the Sears Tower, John Hancock, and Lake Point Towers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and still holds the State of Indiana record for the largest Atlantic salmon and he loved the Chicago White Sox.
Visitation Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services Monday, May 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. from the ELMWOOD CHAPEL 11300 W. 97th Ln. St. John to St. John the Evangelist Church, 10701 Olcott Ave. St. John. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery. For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com
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Marty Kristo
May 6, 2023
Del, Fond memories of you all . Thoughts of Danny & Gene
together......bless you and Kelly
Marty Kristo
May 6, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Charles Earnest
May 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Charles & Melba Earnest
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Elmwood Chapel, St. John Location11300 West 97th Lane, Saint John, IN 46373
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