Eugene is survived by his children Donna McLaughlin and her husband Robert, Dale Murphy and her husband Steven, and Ryan Quinn and his wife Nancy; his grandchildren Timothy McLaughlin and his wife Regina, Kevin McLaughlin and his wife Sarah, Molly Bennett and her husband Nick, Katelyn Downes and her husband Thomas, Sean Murphy and his wife Megan, Colin Quinn, and Casey Quinn as well as his great-grandchildren Lily McLaughlin, Anna McLaughlin, Charlie McLaughlin, Ella McLaughlin, Grace McLaughlin, Riley Bennett, Jack Bennett, Brian Downes, Evan Downes, Quinn Murphy, and Owen Murphy. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 70+ years, Therese. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Patrick Quinn and his siblings Mary, Margaret, Francis, Helen and Ann.
Eugene, known to many as Gene, met his true love, Terry, at the age of 17 and went on to share a happily-ever-after romance that spanned more than 75 years. They moved to the Township of Washington in 1959 and were among the township’s longest continuous residents.
As a devoted grandfather, Gene was always the on-call babysitter, while also being an excellent handyman. He was also a proud and active member of the Knights of Columbus and gave his time and talents to his church, including helping with its construction. His working life was just as impressive.
After being discharged from the Navy in 1956, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration, starting as an air traffic controller and eventually moving on to Management. In total, his Government Service spanned more than 35 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University while working and supporting his family.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 PM. A Mass celebrating Eugene’s life and faith will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Township of Washington, NJ, on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 AM, followed by entombment at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Eugene’s name to the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org/donate
