Eugene Joseph Gocal, resident of Orland Park, born September 18, 1938. Beloved son of Joseph and Martha Gocal, nee Lubowicka. Gene peacefully passed at the age of 81 on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Gene married his High School sweetheart, Laurette Dupke on April 24, 1958. They had five children - Susan, William, Laurie, Gina, and Gary. Gene had 14 grandchildren - Lauren, Angela, Tierney, Christopher, Alyssa, Megan, Stephanie, Kyle, Katlyn, Jacob, Alix, Tommy, Ty, and Taylor. Gene had 8 great grandchildren - Monroe, Harlow, Charles, Rosie, Revel, Wyatt, Warren, and Avarie, with another on the way. Fond brother of Martie, Leona, Elaine, and the late Gus.
Gene spent the majority of his career as a truck driver. Gene enjoyed weekly grocery shopping, catching all the great sales and stocking up on food. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and mushroom hunting. He loved sitting outside, barbecuing, having a beer and cigar. He loved watching and feeding squirrels, chipmunks, birds, and stray dogs and cats. He also loved his wife's cooking. His favorite TV shows include Naked and Afraid, all fishing and hunting shows, Doc Martin, Father Brown, and Family Feud. He loved watching football and baseball, telling jokes (his trademark) and making people laugh and smile. He loved to sing and impersonate Elvis and Roy Orbison. Gene will be missed dearly, but will never be gone. His love will live on through his family. Services will be held privately.
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