Obituary for Eugene E. Garnes
Eugene E. Garnes, age 67, a resident of Hyde Park, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 28th. He was born on February 14, 1955, in Bronxville, NY to parents Elmer and Barbara (Kugler) Garnes.
On August 27, 1988, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, NY he married the love of his life, Melissa Spencer.
Eugene worked for many years as an engineer for NBC Universal at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC. He was also a union rep for Nabet-CWA Local 11, helping promote equality and fairness in the workplace, as well as settle any disputes. Gene was a volunteer firefighter for 34 years, first for the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Dept, and then for the Town of Beekman. He was also the Vice President, on-air talent, and Broadcast and Technical Engineer for his radio station, WBXO Radio as well as a board member for Pawling Public Radio. Radio was his passion, and throughout his radio career, he worked with many big names in radio including Soupy Sales, Howard Stern, and Don Imus. Gene was also a member of the Freemasons.
In addition to his beloved wife Melissa Garnes, he is also survived by his loving children: Caroline Garnes-Ahmed and Matthew Garnes; his grandchildren Logan and Ava Garnes; and his siblings Janine Wilson and Glenn Garnes.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Barbara, his brother Richard Garnes, and his sister Victoria Harrell.
Calling hours will be Tuesday January 31, 2023, from 4pm-7pm at McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, INC. 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A Fire Matic service will begin at 7pm in the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. www.themmrf.org
Please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com for Eugenes’ Book of Memories and online condolences.
On August 27, 1988, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, NY he married the love of his life, Melissa Spencer.
Eugene worked for many years as an engineer for NBC Universal at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC. He was also a union rep for Nabet-CWA Local 11, helping promote equality and fairness in the workplace, as well as settle any disputes. Gene was a volunteer firefighter for 34 years, first for the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Dept, and then for the Town of Beekman. He was also the Vice President, on-air talent, and Broadcast and Technical Engineer for his radio station, WBXO Radio as well as a board member for Pawling Public Radio. Radio was his passion, and throughout his radio career, he worked with many big names in radio including Soupy Sales, Howard Stern, and Don Imus. Gene was also a member of the Freemasons.
In addition to his beloved wife Melissa Garnes, he is also survived by his loving children: Caroline Garnes-Ahmed and Matthew Garnes; his grandchildren Logan and Ava Garnes; and his siblings Janine Wilson and Glenn Garnes.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Barbara, his brother Richard Garnes, and his sister Victoria Harrell.
Calling hours will be Tuesday January 31, 2023, from 4pm-7pm at McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, INC. 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A Fire Matic service will begin at 7pm in the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. www.themmrf.org
Please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com for Eugenes’ Book of Memories and online condolences.