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Obituary: Eugene E. “Gene” Pyka 84, of East Haven
Gene was full of life always had a smile and everything was always "fantastic" and "you better believe it".
Information via PORTO FUNERAL HOME
Eugene E. “Gene” Pyka 84, of East Haven beloved husband of Jane Bergeron Pyka passed away on July 14, 2018 in Branford Hills Health Care Center. Loving father of Deborah Pyka of Guilford, Lynda (Thomas) Kirkpatrick of Pasadena CA, Christopher (Kim) Pyka and Cindy Morelli all of Oxford and Larry (Michelle) Pyka of Waterford. Step-father of John Pyrdol of West Haven. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Brother of the late Agnes Shopis, Frances Copeland, Wanda Pyka, Marie Mickiewicz and Andrew Pyka. Gene was born in Derby on April 19, 1934 son of the late John and Catherine Widwovich Pyka. Prior to his retirement Gene was a manager for TRW Business Machines. Gene was also an Army veteran and member of the VFW of Derby. He also loved sailing, playing the harmonica, playing pool and golfing. Gene was full of life always had a smile and everything was always “fantastic” and “you better believe it”.
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His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 234 Foxon Rd. Rte. (80) East Haven WEDNESDAY morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Interment with Military Honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call TUESDAY from 6pm to 8pm.
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