- Date Of Birth: March 12, 1937
- Date Of Death: January 6, 2021
- State: Florida
Eugene J. “Gene” Carney, 83, formerly of Uncasville, Ct passed away January 6, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in New London, Ct. March 12, 1937 the son of the late Catherine L. Carney. He was predeceased by his mother in law and father in law Jennie and Jeal Souza and also brother in law Bill Souza.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Eileen (Souza) Carney. Gene was a very loving husband and had an everlasting love for their children Michael E. Carney and his wife Deanne and grandson Ryan of Oviedo, FL and Gary T. Carney and his wife Deborah and grandson Jake of Charlestown, R.I. He loved to share Electric Boat stories with Gary and listen to Deb and her humor. He would just shake his head in awe when Michael and his golfing friends would spend a few days at our home golfing from sunup to sundown. Deanne was probably happy we took Mike off her hands for a few days. Gene loved his grandsons with all of his heart and enjoyed time spent with them as they grew up.
He had a very special love for his surviving sister Priscilla, her husband Jensen and their daughter Kim and her son Zach. He told many funny stories about their childhood closeness and enjoyed memorable times with Jensen, Kim and Zach.
He is also survived by two nieces and a special nephew in Ct.
After graduation from New London High School in 1956 he joined the Coast Guard for two years and then began a 38 year career at Electric Boat in Groton. He started as a pipefitter apprentice and completed his career as a Ships Manager for The Hartford and The Springfield submarines. He was well regarded by his peers and made forever friends along the way. Gene was a great bowler and as time went on decided to become an avid boater enjoying fun boating ventures.
Upon retirement he moved to Melbourne, FL and was happy to reconnect with his cousin John T. Carney and his wife Cindy of Tampa, FL attending New York Yankee vs. Boston Red Sox spring training games with them. He also enjoyed traveling and socializing with his Melbourne friends. He loved to return to Uncasville in the summer meeting up with the Fowler Drive group.
