My father and I had an estranged relationship. I know he wanted more for me, but at a time I needed him the most in my life, he wasn't there for me. My father wasn't there for me for most of the important moments in my life. I was always last on my dad's list. It was Maria and Richard that was the only things that mattered after he married her, shoot couldn't put the wedding off by one day to come watch me graduate from high school. He w a a much better man when he got sober. Mean son of a bitch when he was drinking. When I was told not to come to the funeral per my lovely pos step mother, Maria, and the fact about 2 years before he actually died, he told me on the phone that he was dead and bot to call that phone number again, I knew just how him and hers felt about me. Well now you know how I feel about you guys...I hope ur laying next to him soon Maria..you guys deserve each other.

Gene was a good man. We all grew up together in West Peabody playing all kinds of sports. He was one of the good one's. My sincere condolences. Steve Mario

We are so sorry to hear this. We were neighbors growing up. May he Rest in peace. Our condolences john and Vince Crupi and graceann Ross

Gene was my brother Gary's age. Even though he was 3 years older then me I felt like he was my friend, not my brothers. That is who Gene was. I agree with Eric, every time I saw him it felt like is was yesterday since I saw him last. Condolences to his family. RIP my friend until we meet another day.

Tara, Jenn and the rest of your family my condolences to you all. Your dad was a great man. He was always kind to me when I was younger, and as I got older, I'd run into him at the mall or when I worked at Bugaboo, and he'd always asked how my parents were and we talked for a few minutes and catch up. He always lit up when he talked about you and Jenn. Hugs to you both. Christine Marshall

Such a kind man! Rest In Peace Gino

My condolences as well of those from my family to all of the Long family. Gene was always so kind and helpful to all. The Farraj Family

I remember looking out over the water with you when you shared the love you felt for Maria and how happy you were that you were expecting a child. Your smile would light up a room. So many great hugs when I was I having a hard go of it. My deepest respect to your family.

I knew Gene when he worked for my father, Nate, driving big oil trucks and smashing home runs on the soft ball team down at Cy Tenny Park in West Peabody. I'll never forget when he almost took out the light pole rounding 3rd base. Sure it was big, but Gene was bigger. At least to me he was because I was just a kid. He was always nice to me. Once in a while, I would call him Bluto after the character on Popeye and he'd pretend to growl like Bluto to make me laugh. I have 25 years sobriety now thanks to people like Gene. He was very helpful and always willing to talk and took my questions seriously when I'd run into him down at the gas station on Lowell St. I ran into him a couple years back and we caught up. With Gene, it was like no time had passed. I really like that guy and I'm really gonna miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family. No one's perfect but he was a good guy.

Much love to Uncle Gene. He was always such a fun, kind uncle to me and my brother. He will be greatly missed. RIP

I worked with Gene at the Peabody Council on Aging he was a very special man to many including me I am so sorry to hear about his passing may God surround his family with his love at this very difficult time he will be truly missed I have no doubt that God had his Loving Arms open and saying welcome home good and faithful servant

I worked with this wonderful man is a driver for the Peabody Council on Aging he was a very special person to many many people including myself I am so sorry to hear of his passing may God surround his family at this very difficult time may God surround his family would love and surround Gene as he enters heaven for eternity

Maria and Richard. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Gino was a kind and gentle man. I've missed seeing him and you, Maria, since Covid but think of you both often. He was a power of example to many. Kathy Fraser

Please accept my condolences, Went to school with Gene always a great guy. Mark Gershlak