Obituary of Eugene E. Crane

Eugene E. Crane Mt. Upton—Eugene E. Crane, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born on June 1, 1924, son of the late Charles Leslie and Gertrude (Wakeman) Crane in Afton. Following high school, Gene enlisted in the US Army and served his country in the European Theatre during World War II, being honorably discharged in 1946. On December 1, 1951, he was married to Teresa Holmes. Gene was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church in Bainbridge, and volunteered for many years with the Mt. Upton Fire Dept. and Chenango County Fire Police. He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and was an avid Syracuse University fan. Gene loved to help others and was kind, patient and gentle by nature. He will be missed by: his wife, Teresa Crane; two daughters: Monica Crane Gatto and Bernadine "Deanie" Crane; and three grandchildren: Vincent, Isaac and Rosalind Gatto. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St. Sidney. Burial will follow in Butternut Valley Cemetery, Gilbertsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Mt. Upton Fire Dept. Condolences may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.