SGM (Ret) Eugene Berube

On Friday March 11 2022, Eugene A Berube, passed away peacefully at The Suffield House in Suffield, CT at the age of 94. Eugene was born on September 24, 1927, in Woonsocket, RI. He was the son of Henry and Alice Berube, and was one of five children. He lived in Enfield, CT nearly his entire adult life. Gene served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the final years of World War II. He then served for 38 years in the US Army National Guard, where he attained the rank of Sergeant Major. He was employed as Building Services Supervisor at Newington Children’s Hospital for over 20 years before retiring. Gene enjoyed being outdoors, especially caring for his vegetable and flower garden, hiking, playing bluegrass music on his banjo, and working on puzzles for hours at a time. He leaves his three children, Charlyne Olko (Peter), James Berube and Camille Cappiello (Douglas); cherished grandchildren, Peter, Caitlyn, Zeb, Kristen, Michelle, Stephanie and Alexandra, and many great grandchildren, as well as his sister, Shirley Clinton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 3 brothers. Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road in Enfield, has been entrusted with the arrangements. A viewing is scheduled at Browne Memorial Chapel on Wednesday March 16, 2022 4:00-7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor Eugene’s life on Thursday March 17, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 519 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA. This will be followed by burial service with military honors at St Patrick King St. Cemetery in Enfield, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eugene Berube may be made to St Marys Church Food for the Soul Program, 519 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow MA 01106, www.stmarylong.org, 413-567-3124. To leave an online condolence message for the family visit: www.brownememorialchapels.com.

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