Obituary: Eugene ‘Gene’ Dominic Rametta, 79, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Eugene “Gene” Dominic Rametta, 79, of Wallingford, died peacefully in the early morning hours of January 1, 2023 in his home after a long battle with complications from his stroke.

Eugene was born in Wallingford on January 6, 1943 to Carmen and Rose (DeBaise) Rametta.

Gene married the love of his life, Margaret “Peggy” Rametta and they have spent over 60 years together. The inseparable couple have three daughters, Michele Kolios and her husband, Achilles, of South Glastonbury, Jean Casertano of Meriden, and Kristen Rametta of Meriden.

Gene will be missed by his three grandchildren, Johansen Wilson of Meriden, Samantha Kolios of Destin, FL, and Rachel Casertano of Meriden, who all lovingly referred to him as Poppy; his great grandchildren, Mia Wilson and Alaia Wilson will also miss him. Gene also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Paul Stevens and his wife, Paula, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gene was predeceased by his brother, Carmen Rametta Jr.

All who know Gene will remember him as the longstanding owner of Rametta’s Barbershop on North Colony Road in Wallingford where he started working with his father as a young man. The business celebrated over 65 years of success under his watchful eye, where he maintained many of the traditional barbershop customs.

His conversations on current events, the Red Sox, or good old-fashioned humor drew customers from across the state.

Gene will also be remembered for his passion for his family home in Vermont, where he and Peggy religiously traveled each weekend to pridefully bring their 1800’s Stagecoach Stop back to life. He successfully achieved this work with his avid antiquing and restorative efforts. Each day in the Vermont home was filled with woodcutting, projects, and tractor rides.

We are all grateful for the life lessons and many gifts’ Gene gave us which included the value of hard work, deep love for his family, and an appreciation for the simple things.

Gene will be laid to rest with his parents in St John Cemetery in Wallingford in a private service. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford.

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