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Birth:          24 Sep 1922 Paterson, N.J.
Death:          22 Jul 2016 Oakland, Cal.
Burial:         Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes, N.J.

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Dr Eugene Christopher “Gene” Tolomeo
BIRTH	24 Sep 1922
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
DEATH	22 Jul 2016 (aged 93)
Oakland, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
BURIAL	
Christ the King Cemetery
Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
PLOT	Sec-ST_PAUL Blk-A Gr-301 1B
MEMORIAL ID	232974805 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 0
Dr. Eugene Christopher Tolomeo, 93, of Oakland, died peacefully at home on July 22, 
2016 surrounded by his family. He was born (September 24, 1922) and raised in 
Paterson, attended St. Peter's College in Jersey City, and served with the U.S. Army in 
World War II. After graduating from St. Louis University Dental School, Gene 
practiced in Totowa Boro for more than 45 years. While in St. Louis, Gene met his 
future wife Annette (nee Maiorino). They married in 1952 and started their family in 
Totowa, then moved to Franklin Lakes in 1962. Sharing a strong religious faith, a 
deep love of family, and a commitment to serving others, Gene and Annette were 
happily married for more than 55 years. Gene was a charter member and past 
President of the Paterson Serra Club, and an active member of the Most Blessed 
Sacrament parish in Franklin Lakes, serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and a 
member of the Cursillo and Men's Cornerstone groups. The parish activity closest to 
his heart was the MBS Breakfast Club, where he could be found serving pancakes, 
greeting parishioners and telling jokes over the course of several decades. Gene was 
a long-time volunteer at Eva's Kitchen, and regularly provided dental care to those 
who could not afford it, including residents of La Paz, Bolivia in the early 1960's.
No one loved life more than Gene, who was always ready to watch the next big game, 
spend a night with the "Poker Club," devour the newest mystery novel, or make a 
quick run for hot Texas wieners. He was at his happiest surrounded by family and 
friends, telling stories, enjoying food and drink, and planning his next trip, be it a 
pilgrimage to Rome or a jaunt to Atlantic City with the Seniors Club.
Gene was predeceased by his beloved wife Annette in 2008. He was also 
predeceased by his parents Anna and Chris Tolomeo, and an older brother, Victor. He 
is survived by his dear sister Ann Tolomeo of Wyckoff, and by his children: Jodee 
(Larry) Fink of Cresskill, Maria (Dennis) Carroll of Pompton Lakes, Therese Tolomeo 
(Mark Sisco) of Franklin Lakes, Annette Tolomeo (Michael Tsubota) of Oakland, 
Marianne Tolomeo (Paul Gioni) of Mahwah, Christopher Tolomeo (Linda Coletti) of East 
Aurora, NY, and Dr. Eugene (Kate) Tolomeo of Rochester, NY. He is also survived by 
nineteen grandchildren: Claire and Regina Fink; Sarah, Matthew and Andrew Carroll; 
Thaddeus Weber, Theodore and Mark Sisco; Dr. Katherine (Kyle) Taljan, Elisabeth 
and Alexandra Tsubota; Anna, Nick and Chris Gioni; Maia, Ella and Liza Tolomeo; and 
Charlie and Harrison Tolomeo, as well as two great-grandchildren, Gian-na and 
Athanasius. They will all miss their diner breakfasts and card nights with Pop-Pop, as 
well as his unwavering attendance at athletic and school events far and wide. The 
family would like to thank Elizabeth Kwapisz and Milka Jabulik for the loving care they 
provided to Gene during his final years.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 25, from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Vander 
Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes. A funeral 
Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 26 at Most Blessed Sacrament 
R.C. Church, Franklin Lakes. Interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin 
Lakes. For further information www.vpmemorial.com In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests that donations be made to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, Mary Help 
of Christians Academy, 659 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ, 07058, who honored 
Gene as their 2006 Man of the Year.

Published by The Record/Herald News from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2016.

Parents
TOLOMEO Christopher Natale (25 Dec 1895 - 11 Jan 1984)
SANTORO Anna Maria (2 Nov 1898 - 26 Jul 1979)

Siblings
TOLOMEO Ann ()
TOLOMEO Victor (1920 - 28 Aug 1928)
TOLOMEO Eugene Christopher ("Gene") (24 Sep 1922 - 22 Jul 2016)

Marriage To MAIORANO Annette ( - 2008)
    m. 1952 

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Children by MAIORANO Annette  - 2008
TOLOMEO Eugene ()
TOLOMEO Christopher ()
TOLOMEO Marianne ()
TOLOMEO Annette ()
TOLOMEO Therese ()
TOLOMEO Maria ()
TOLOMEO Jodee ()

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