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- Gene Obituary
Eugene M. “Gene” Collins, age 80, of Newfane entered into rest on Friday March 7th at the Buffalo Va Medical Center. Born in Newfane, NY to the late Malom Collins and the late Mary Truesdale Collins. Gene attended local schools, graduating from high school, and entering the military serving till his honorable discharge.
Gene’s most recent employment was driving school bus for Ridge Road Express for Newfane School District, he previously had worked for Bob Mills at Mills Automotive and for the Sole Brothers Service Station both in Newfane as a mechanic and his earlier years at the family feed mill at the corner of Ewings Road and Route 78. Gene loved car shows and family gatherings and was known for always working.
Surviving is his siblings Shirley Valone (Frank), Linda (James) Barone, Barbara (Manuel) Lozardo, Kenneth (Bonnie) Zimmerman, Robert (Brenda) Zimmerman, Edward (Amy) Zimmerman, Nancy Wells, Katie (Jerry) Klarowski and Betty (Late James) Kirk also several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Laura Collins and Alona Collins.
Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane on THURSDAY from 4-8 PM. Graveside services with military honors will be held on FRIDAY at 11:00 AM. at North Ridge Cemetery on Church Rd. in Cambria.
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1943 - 2024 (80 years)