Vernon Obituary: Eugene Swan, 50

Eugene “Gene” Swan, 50, of Vernon, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away while working on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Gene was born May 26, 1966 in Hartford to John and Lillian Swan. At the time of his passing, Gene was a self-employed, hardworking contractor and worked exclusively with Bernie’s Roofing and then later SM Welch Roofing. Gene worked with and for the Welch family for over 30 years and alongside his brother Raymond for a number of those years.

In July 1984 Gene met the love of his life of 32 years, Brenda Swan. They became high school sweethearts and were married on March 11, 1990. Gene and Brenda have three beautiful daughters, which Gene selflessly worked to provide for and to see they were taken care of. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Gene would often place the needs of his family above his own in order to provide for them. Gene’s dedication to his family, his hard work ethic, and his sense of humor will be greatly missed.

He was a laid back, non-judgmental, down to earth individual. Gene knew what was important in life and never sweated the small stuff. In 1995 Gene adopted his beloved dog, Rox and the two were inseparable until Rox died in 2008. Gene was avid fan of classic hard rock and was especially loved the band KISS.

Gene was predeceased by his father, John Swan and sister, Donna Burgess. Gene is survived by his wife, Brenda Swan of Vernon; daughter, Crystal Swan-Parks and husband Joe of Vernon, daughter, Melissa Swan of New Britain, and daughter, Janice Swan of Vernon; three grandchildren, Vincent and Persephone Parks of Vernon and Sarah Parks of Ludlow, MA; his mother, Lillian Swan of Manchester; two brothers, Donald Swan of Manchester and Raymond Swan of East Hartford; two sisters, Linda Swan-Bacci of Manchester, and Barbara Remillard of Darlington, SC, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service in Gene’s memory will take place on Friday (July 1) at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Community Cathedral, 1492 Silver Lane, East Hartford. The family will receive friends and guests immediately following the service during a reception in the church Café.

The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel is assisting the family. To share a memory of Gene with his family, please visit www.desopo.com.