He was born in Rota, Spain on August 1, 1964. Eugene Bustamante graduated from the University of North Florida and received his Masters Degree in international affairs from Troy University. He married Olga Bustamante on January 2, 1988.
Eugene had a career in the United State Navy for 22 years, was a member of DIA, NCIS, and had a passion for Christ and family.
He is survived by daughters Samantha Bustamante and Victoria Bustamante; his feline furry friends Thor, Loki and Tinker; siblings Mary Rosiak, Sandra Fuentes, David Bustamante and Debbie De Los Rios.
A funeral service for Eugene will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Following the funeral service a committal service will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218 at 2:00 p.m.