Eugene Donald Graham, Jr., age 58 of Davie Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7th 2014 at home. Born October 24th 1955 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Eugene Donald Graham and Mary Louise Graham (Mihalow) of Cranberry Township.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Robin Graham (Ingster), daughter Melissa Genualdi (spouse David) of Seattle, WA, and son, Eugene Donald Graham III of Lathrop, CA, as well as sisters, Deborah Stephenson (Peter), Valerie Marburger (Donald), Diana Wolfe (Blaine), Vicky English (David), and brother David Graham and twelve nieces and nephews. He was an avid sportsman, fisherman, hunter, train-aficionado and dog enthusiast. He was a biologist by training and worked for Florida Power and Light for 20+ years. He was a lover of nature and the Everglades.
In his younger years, he discovered two new species of lizards on the Island of Haiti; one of which is named after him. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Eugene’s honor in support of The Everglades Foundation, Evergladefoundation.org. He was a loving father, husband and gentle soul, who is greatly loved and will be missed by many.
