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1943
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2023
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Eugene Rametta Obituary
Eugene was born in Wallingford on January 6, 1943 to Carmen and Rose (DeBaise) Rametta.
Gene married the love of his life, Margaret "Peggy" Rametta and they have spent over 60 years together. The inseparable couple have three daughters, Michele Kolios and her husband, Achilles, of South Glastonbury, Jean Casertano of Meriden, and Kristen Rametta of Meriden. Gene will be missed by his three grandchildren, Johansen Wilson of Meriden, Samantha Kolios of Destin, FL, and Rachel Casertano of Meriden, who all lovingly referred to him as Poppy; his great-grandchildren, Mia Wilson and Alaia Wilson will also miss him. Gene also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Paul Stevens and his wife, Paula, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gene was predeceased by his brother, Carmen Rametta, Jr.
All who know Gene will remember him as the longstanding owner of Rametta's Barbershop on North Colony Road in Wallingford where he started working with his father as a young man. The business celebrated over 65 years of success under his watchful eye where he maintained many of the traditional barbershop customs. His conversations on current events, the Red Sox, or good old-fashioned humor drew customers from across the state. Gene will also be remembered for his passion for his family home in Vermont, where he and Peggy religiously traveled each weekend to pridefully bring their 1800's Stagecoach Stop back to life. He successfully achieved this work with his avid antiquing and restorative efforts. Each day in the Vermont home was filled with woodcutting, projects, and tractor rides.
We are all grateful for the life lessons and many gifts' Gene gave us which included the value of hard work, deep love for his family, and an appreciation for the simple things.
Gene will be laid to rest with his parents in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford in a private service. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford.
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Meriden Friend
January 11, 2026
I met Gene when he was 18. Always good natured, he had a way of using unconventional wording when sneaking-in one of his jokes; maybe a skill picked up from his Dad at the barbershop.
An exceptional man.
Jason Gallinoto
October 5, 2023
Hi Jeanie. I would just like to say how very sorry I am anout the passing of your Dad. I just learned about it tonight. He was a very caring and all around good guy. Me and my Grandfather used to come in there all the time. You and your family have my VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. May your Dad REST IN PEACE. ~ Jason (Jay) Gallinoto.
W A Tony (Bill Angelo
January 14, 2023
My boyhood pal we did so many things together, the only thing I didn´t participate in with Gene was the pigeons, when I came home on leave from the Air Force Gene was the first person I would hook up with to get the local news. RIP Gene. Bill Angelo, Beaufort, South Carolina.
Charles + Gail Stegos
January 10, 2023
Sincerest sympathy to Gene's family and friends. Enjoyed talking to him during haircuts.
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Claire Chase
January 9, 2023
Jeanie so sorry for your the loss of your Dad and Rachel for your grandfather sending hugs and ❤
Michael Esposito
January 9, 2023
Wallingford has lost an absolute LEGEND. My prayers and sincerest condolences goes out to his family, friends, and lifelong customers of Ramettas Barbershop. Rest in heavenly peace Gene.
Kathleen Wynne
January 9, 2023
Jeannie I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We all know what its like the loose a loved one. Sincerely, Kathe (Ernie Cipolli's Aunt)
Laura A Fortin
January 8, 2023
Gene was more than just a wonderful man he was a tradition. My dad, John Fortin was there every 3 weeks, no exceptions. When it was time for my son Johns first haircut my dad came with us while Gene started what would more years of tradition as my dad would take his grandson to the only man he trusted. For all the hours sitting in the waiting area and talking to this wonderful man, I want you to know how appreciated and loved he was. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered.
Justin Klebieka
January 7, 2023
So sorry about your dad Jeannie.. he was such a great man.
Rick
January 7, 2023
Sorry for your loss Gene was wonderful person to know
Linda Bell-Roy
January 7, 2023
He was my Dad's Barber. He was a good man .Dad would go no where else .Dad owned Bell's Barber shop for many years .I believe that is quite the compliment. Rest in Peace. My sincere Condolences to the family he left behind.
Mark Ferron
January 7, 2023
I have had my hair cut by Gene & Jeannie since moving to CT in 1980. The main two things I will never forget about Gene:
1. The day I walked into the barber shop and he wasn't there. I asked Jeanie where he was, and was shocked when she responded "Mom and Dad are in Italy" ! Truly an answer I never expected.
2. Gene and I had many conversations about the low price he charged for a haircut. I tried to convince him that he should be charging more and save for retirement, but he always maintained that his customers would go elsewhere if he did increase the cost. After several such conversations, he finally raised it by one dollar.
My condolences to the Rametta family, and may Gene RIP.
Pat John and Mom DeBaise
January 7, 2023
Sincere condolences, Eugene will always be fondly remembered.
Jean Mantzaris
January 7, 2023
Dear Peg & Family: Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Gene will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man. May he RIP. The Mantzaris Family
Donna Albrycht Muir
January 6, 2023
Dear Peggy:
On behalf of my mother, Louise Albrycht, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. May the warm thoughts of your friends comfort you during this sorrowful time.
With sincere sympathy,
Donna Albrycht Muir
James Buongirno
January 6, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Mckay
January 6, 2023
To the family of Mr. Rametta,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Rametta always had kind words to say about everyone and a great smile. He will be missed. May we all treasure fond memories of him forever. You all are in my prayers at this sad time.
Sincerely, Wendy Timek McKay
Nancy Tencza Longworth
January 5, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the Rametta family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Franz Kremzar
January 5, 2023
My thoughts and Prayers for all of Gene's family in the loss of a great man and friend who I have known since we were very young but think the years of wanting the Red Sox to do it were the most comical times with Gene.Our conversations through the years could be a book but always interesting since we both grew up here and knew the same people in Wallingford,but with his passing a era has ended in the long days he spent in the shop on those Strong Legs.R.I.P. My Friend and we will all meet you in the Arms of the Lord.
Dela Carnot
January 5, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family this week at church. Be blessed you enjoyed him for so many wonderful years.
Edward Adams
January 5, 2023
Gene was a great guy. I always had a laugh when inevitably while telling a story he would say " It took the J out of joy " . Well. Godspeed my friend until we meet again. Sincere condolences to the family and we will keep him in our prayers.
Joe Guido
January 5, 2023
Jeanie and Johansen,
Very sorry for your loss. 1/05/2023
Pat Clark
January 5, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family of such a beautiful man. We would talk about the Red Sox and him cutting wood in Vermont over many years. Gene was a funny man , telling stories while cutting my hair and loved all their customers dedication and loyalty to him. Rest in peace my dear friend and always know that you will be in our hearts forever and truly missed
Constantine Constantine
January 5, 2023
Barbara and I extend our warmest condolences in your Dads passing Even though he had medical problems that left him unable to perform his fatherly duties does not mitigate your loss
Raymond Rys
January 5, 2023
Gene was a fantastic barber and loved to talk about every subject! He cut my hair and my sons and always did a great job ! I miss him but now hes upstairs clipping away and someday we will all see each other again ! Thank you Gene for all those words and haircuts and I hope that you are in good hands now ! God bless your family in these hard times !
John A. Young
January 5, 2023
Gene was my barber for many years and I always enjoyed sitting in the chair and talking about current events, Vermont and the Red Sox. Gene loved stacking that wood on his weekend trips to his second home in Vermont. A truly friendly, exceptional kind and caring person!
To Jean and the entire Rametta Family I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers, may Gene`s Soul rest in Gods eternal peace, he will be missed!
Sincerely, with Love and Peace,
John A. Young
Cromwell, Ct
Elmer A Gonzalez
January 5, 2023
To the Rametta family my deepest condolences on the passing of Eugene. May he RIP and fly the skies with the Angels. In our thoughts and prayers. The Gonzalez Family Elmer, Caroline, and Kids
Jim DeBaise
January 5, 2023
So sorry Peggy for you and your family's loss.
"RIP Gene"
Joe Guido III
January 5, 2023
So so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
Don Blinn
January 4, 2023
Jeannie, so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I can´t help but feel a whole community is sharing in your loss.
Art Falcigno
January 4, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the Rametta Family. I will always cherish the memories of our times "way back in the day".
Rest in peace Gene.
Art Falcigno
January 4, 2023
When our family moved to Wallingford in 1976 my dad first started going to Gene and his dad. Eventually I started going to Gene and then to Jeanie. So sorry to hear of his passing. Had many a joke at his Red Sox expense until they finally won the series. Always enjoyed our conversations. So sorry for the loss of his family.
Mary Ann DeBaise
January 4, 2023
Sending deepest sympathy to my Cousin Eugene’s Wife and Daughters, may he RIP
Eileen Anderson
January 4, 2023
I have known Gene since I moved to Wallingford in 1985. He cut my son"s hair, my husbands hair and Jeannie his daughter cut mine and my daughters. A wonderful man. I always enjoyed his stories regarding Vermont and all the things his father taught him. He will b e missed. His Barber shop was a very cozy place to be
Gary Gallucci
January 4, 2023
Eugene was my childhood friend. He was a great person and will be missed by many. May he rest in the peace he deserves.
David Brill
January 4, 2023
Gene and Jeanie cut my hair for most of my life. Both cousins. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Rametta clan and the DeBaise relatives as well.
Gene was always a lot of fun to be "in the chair" with.
Chris Niemiec Hendrickson
January 4, 2023
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please give your mom and sisters my condolences. Chris Niemiec Hendrickson
Miriam and Michael Coppola and sons
January 4, 2023
Jean and family,
We are sorry to hear about Gene's passing. Such a great, kind, wonderful man. RIP
Dwayne Taylor
January 3, 2023
He was a great man I've been coming to Ramettas since I was little and til this day I'm still a customer and more like family he will be missed by many people including me thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time
Annette (Sabatucci) Janovic
January 3, 2023
Jean and the Rametta family I am so sorry for your loss.
Ed Marcantonio
January 3, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the Rametta family. I loved talking to Gene at the shop. A truly friendly person.
Kevin "Tony" Burke
January 3, 2023
I am truly sorry to learn of Gene's passing. A great man he was.
Diane Jones-Woolley
January 3, 2023
My sympathies to Genes family. He cut my dads hair for many years ( Dad would barter wood in lieu of $) He also cut my husband and both our boys hair for years as well. He was the kindest man who told the best stories and remembered everyone who walked in his door. May he Rest In Peace.
Ryan Blakeney
January 3, 2023
Gene will be greatly missed by all. I know I will miss the baseball and life conversations we always had.
William Stone
January 3, 2023
I always looked forward to visiting and getting my haircut by Gene.He is one of the hardest working individuals i have ever met in my life. Gene and i always talked about Vermont cause i also own property there. Truly and outstanding man. My thoughts and prayers are with Gene and the Rametta family.
Susan Duryea
January 3, 2023
Rest in Peace Eugene. We love you!
Don & Sally Touchette
January 3, 2023
Sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Our condolences to his family.
Frank Buongirno
January 3, 2023
Used to live across the street in the 60s. My Dad "Bange" was a regular customer for years. I remember how cool he was. Will be missed.
Frank Buongirno
Mark Buongirno
January 3, 2023
We lived across the street from the Barber shop. Gene cut my hair most of my life and then his daughter took over after the stroke. He was a wonderful man. Always enjoyed going there. My prayers are with the family. Love to all.
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