Gene Joseph Boccumini

July 25, 1933 - April 16, 2020

Gene Joseph Boccumini, born July 25th in the year 1933, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Gainesville, GA at the age of 86. Born in White Plains, New York to Biago and Ernestine Boccumini, he was one of thirteen brothers and sisters, he is survived by Elizabeth “Betty” Zorila 89, and Michael Boccumini 93. He had a long and distinguished career spanning 20 years in the United States Navy serving aboard the U.S.S. Agerholm and the U.S.S. Intrepid. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for 10 years at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences. After moving to Georgia, he worked for the Georgia Department of Labor, as a veteran's career counselor. He spent much of his free time volunteering with the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 Gainesville GA, where he rose to the rank of Commander, he was also a DAV driver and then DAV transportation coordinator of the Gainesville Chapter 17 Van services transporting veterans in need to medical appointments. He was a tireless father, he always provided time, support, and love to his four children, Diana, Pauly, Greg, Jean-Guy and grandchildren, Tarah, Reilly, and Brittany and great-grandchildren, Alexander, Emma and Owen. His contributions to his country, his family, and his community will live on through those he helped and loved. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Gene will be laid to rest in the Georgia National Cemetery with military honors.