MATTHEWS, N.C. - Eugene C. "Gene" Pavone Sr., 82, of Matthews, N.C., and formerly of Canastota, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at the home of his daughter, Betsy Kinslow, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1927, in Canastota, the son of Concetto and Grace Wilder Pavone.
Gene lived in Canastota most of his life, graduating from Canastota High School in 1945. He later lived in Cicero for eight years, moving to North Carolina in 2008.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Merchant Marines.
Gene owned and operated Pavone's Home Decorating Store for 32 years, starting in Canastota and later moving to Oneida, retiring in 1994.
He was a past member and president of the Canastota Lions Club; a founding member and past president of the Canastota Canal Town Corporation; a former member of the E. Bart Hanifin Council No. 473 Knights of Columbus, and the Edward A. McDowell Association 4th Degree Color Corps. of Oneida; a current member of the Bishop Cunningham Council 10904 Knights of Columbus, and a 4th Degree member of the Bishop Joseph T. O'Keefe Assembly No. 2663 of Cicero; and he had been a Boy Scout Master. Gene loved to play Bocce, belonging to leagues in Canastota, Rome and Cicero. He was also a member of the Cicero Senior Center.
Gene was a member of St. Agatha's Church in Canastota, and later Sacred Heart Church in Cicero.
He was very proud of his large family and enjoyed family celebrations. Gene was a "people person" and will be missed by many.
Gene married Ann Bartholomew on Sept. 20, 1947 in Canastota. Ann died on Sept. 24, 1993.
Surviving are: two sons, Eugene C. Pavone, Jr. (Roberta) of Concord, N.C., and Michael F. Pavone (Jane) of Matthews, N.C.; five daughters, MaryAnne Dale (Ted) of Indian Trail, N.C., Kathleen Devine of Charlotte, N.C., Christine Bargabos (David) of Chittenango, Betsy Kinslow (Steve) of Matthews, N.C., and Nancy Shelly (Mike) of Clermont, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gene was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jody Lee Bargabos; a sister, Gwen Grossman; and a brother, Richard Brophy.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota, where a funeral Mass will be held. The Rev. Kevin J. Corcoran, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. A luncheon for family and friends will begin at noon Saturday at the American Legion Post No. 140, 325 S. Peterboro St., Canastota. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, 201 James St., Canastota. In his memory, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28204, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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Published by Oneida Daily Dispatch from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Pavone

14 Entries

Joanne Farnach Paparo

November 10, 2010

To all of the Pavone family. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father. He was an all around nice person

Alan Sayre

November 10, 2010

I worked for Gene for a short time while I was in High School. Couldn't have asked for a better boss or a nicer person. My sincere condolences.

john s. patane

November 6, 2010

I say goodby to one of the nicest people who ever walked the face of this earth, and one of the dearest friends that I ever had, or ever will have. My condolences to his great family; his source of extreme pride and joy throughout his life. Thank you so much for sharing him with me.

November 4, 2010

MaryAnne and family-So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad-What a beautiful picture you have of the both of you together and all those lovely memories-My sincere condolences go out to you and yours-my thoughts and prayers are with you-Sincerely-Pat Tornatore Stanton

Charlie and Pat Rodrigues

November 3, 2010

To the Pavone family, I remember Dad and Mom enjoying the floor covering trips, Dad's smilimg face, and the good times we had, in business and pleasure. He was a good friend.

Anita and Lee Phelps

November 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Mary Anne.

Anita and Lee Phelps

Mary Dessoie

November 3, 2010

Dearest Kathy,

May you and your loving family that gave your Dad so much joy and pride find strength in your faith.

Frank Armstrong

November 3, 2010

While growing up in Canastota a handfull of important people helped to make people better people.Thanks Mr.Pavone for the best unforgetable Boy Scout canoe trip.May you rest peacefully.

November 3, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I lived next door to Gene & Beverly in Cicero for a number of years. We shared stories and mowing and vegetables... I truly enjoyed his company. God bless you Gene and all of your family. You are in, my prayers. Maureen Ackerman Cicero NY

DONNA STRATTON

November 3, 2010

YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WITH LOVING MEMORIES OF CANAL STREET DAYS. SINCERE SYMPATHY FROM THE RUSSITANO'S.

DONNA STRATTON

November 3, 2010

YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WITH LOVING MEMORIES OF OUR CANAL STREET DAYS. SINCERE SYMPATHY FROM THE RUSSITANOS.

November 3, 2010

Gene & Family, we are praying for you every step of the way. It is nighttime, but the morning comes. Keep the faith and hold on.
Cilvia D. Henfield & Anne F. Minet

Tom & Gail Aquino

November 3, 2010

Please accept our sincerest sympathies in the passing of your Dad. Good memories last forever.
Tom & Gail Aquino

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