Gene obtained a BA from William Paterson University in biological science, an MA from Montclair University in environmental studies and an MA from William Paterson University in administration and supervision.He began his teaching career as a biology and AP bio teacher in Wayne Hills H.S., Wayne N.J. Later he became VP at George Washington Jr. H.S., Principal of Schuyler Colfax Jr. H.S. and Principal of Wayne Hills HS.
After retiring in 2003, the move to Naples enabled him to reinvent himself as a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway on 5th Ave.
To quote a friend, “Gene’s great kindness, integrity, work ethic and most of all love of people which always made him place needs of others ahead of his own”
His loves included fishing, boating, fine dining, and his Maltese Taylor.
He is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughter Alexandra, his brother Emil and wife Deborah, sister Chris and husband Dustin, father-in-law Walter Meyers, brother-in-law Todd Meyers and wife Kim, sister-in-law Carolyn Sudol, nieces Jennifer Sudol Kearns and husband Kevin, Renee Sudol and husband Marco, Marissa and Haley Meyers, Kira Blauvelt, Desiree Pentz and husband Bill, and nephews Jake Meyers and Joel Blauvelt and wife Danielle.
Visitation will take place from 5-8p.m. on Wed., April 18, 2018 and from 8:30a.m. until 9:15a.m. on Thurs., April 19, 2018 at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave. N., Naples, FL, 34108. The funeral mass will be held at 10a.m. on Thurs., April 19, 2018 at St. William Catholic Church, 601 Seagate Dr., Naples, FL, 34108.
