Eugene Genovese

Good bye Pa

Goodbyes Pa, take care

Our deepest sympathy to all.. Thoughts and prayers to all my cousins and Aunt during this time. May Zio Rest In Peace in his glory. In Jesus name Amen 🙏🏼
Genovese-Lares Family

Our deepest condolences to the Genovese family, with my parents being from Sicily and my mother working with all of you at the pizzeria we grew up as family, mom and dad send their condolences as well, may Eugene rest in eternal peace, thinking of all of you in our prayers

To the Genovese family please accept my condolences.
To my friend Eugenio I will truly miss you , I’ll miss the stories about Italy, about when you first came to Barrie, about the restaurant, about you being in the army and the rifle they gave you was taller than you therefore you were placed into the band. I always left your house with my side hurting as you always made me laugh.
All the stories about your family who I eventually met and I became friends with them. In the Barrie Police every body knew about Eugenio even if they had not met you. I spoke of you often.
My friend as I shed a tear for you, rest in peace. You spoke so much about your mother now your with her.
Good bye my friend.

It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to my cousins, my aunt, and all of the grandchildren of my Zio Eugenio. Christmas, Easter, New Years Eve, and almost every Sunday of my childhood was spent at his house so it is with many fond memories that I say rest in peace, Zio.

My condolences to the whole family. It was my pleasure to meet Eugenio in the later stages of his life and I enjoyed many happy times with him, talking about his wonderful life and memories.
Vola alto amico mio ❤️. Alba

Joanne, Marilyn,Angie and Frank, all our love from Sue and me and our children- Eugene was beloved by my mother Marie Tuzyk (Giorgianni), his cousin in Barrie, and I will always remember our visits to see your family first when on the top floor of the Pizzeria when you and we were just kids and then Nelson Street just down the street from us. We are so sorry given the circumstances we can’t see you at this time – you are very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Irene and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Genovese family for their loss. Eugenio gave Barrie one of the best Italian restaurants that anyone could wish for. Many of my firirnds would go and have the famous house salad and pizza. They swore that there was none better. My mother during her last three years of her life had to have Eugenio’s ..Veal Marsala .. She claimed it was kust like home in Italy. The whole community will pray for him. May he rest in the Palm of God’s hand..Jim Perri

On behalf of my parents whom are deceased Bob and Evelyn Wolfenden as well as all our family. Our thoughts are with you all.

It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to the family of EugeneGenovese
Lot of memories of him coming out from the kitchen with his apron on giving me a can of tomato paste that we at Roberto’s borrowed
He was a very nice good man so sorry Frank

Our condolences to the Genovese family whom I have know all my life. Memories of your father bring smiles to my face. May he Rest In Peace and watch faithfully over his family from above. Juanita,Heidi and children.

My deepest sympathies to Pia, Angela, Frank and the rest of the Genovese family and extended family.
My prayers will be for the repose of Mr. Genoveses’ soul and the comfort you will find in one another.

Hi im so sorry to hear this Eugnio was a great pizza maker loved his pizzas my condolences to the family RIP Eugnio you will be missed

From Deborah Eadie

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of you Father/Nonno. He brought much to this community through many celebrations at the restaurant. May he now rest.

My deepest condolences to the Genovese family.

We were truly saddened to hear that your dad passed away. I would like to extend to you and your family the Saso families most sincere condolences and may his soul Rest In Peace.

My sincere condolences to the Genovese family.

Sending our deepest condolences to all. May he Rest In Peace, a long life lived well.
Prayers and hugs. Hargreaves family

My favorite time of growing up was knowing Carmen and his family. Eugene, you treated all as Family. Condolences to All.

My thoughts and Prayers to Pina and the Family. Working at the Pizzeria back in the 60’s and 70’s. Great memories Rest in Peace Debbie Lee Pearson

heartfelt condolences for the loss of my dear uncle !! thanks for the good times spent together in your home !! I will always remember you as a kind and helpful person !! I’ll miss you

My deepest condolences to the Genovese family.

Remembering his warmth, his beloved Cadillac and his musical talent always bring a smile to my face. Marilyn, Angie, Frank and Joanne, you’re all in my thoughts at this very sad time. Ci vediamo, Pa Eugene.

NEIGHBORS WITH THE HEART. A PRAYER TO YOU UNCLE AND A GREAT VIRTUAL HUG TO YOU ALL. KISSES

My heart felt condolences to the Genovese family. My memories of him coming to collect the rent from Jimmy at Mr. Corned Beef. He always made me laugh. May he R.I.P.

Our deepest condolences to the Genovese family. Our dear neighbor who we spent many a night talking of the past .We will miss you.Rest in peace Eugene .

Condolences to the Genovese family. Enjoyed their restaurant since 1970 and Eugene was my customer and Friend at Woolworth’s and RadioShack. RIP my friend.

My deepest condolences to your family. I remember one time I had quit the waitress job. The only free time Eugene had was 2am to come and ask my parents to please send me back for the next shift as he was short handed. I caved and went back. Not something a boss could do these days. We had some great times, good laughs. Nice to see the little ones all grown up with children of their own. He truly was an icon in this town. Much love and prayers for the family. 🙏🌹

There are few words to express how much my dear neighbour, Eugenio, will be missed by me. Eugenio was my long-time neighbour and unexpected friend. I am honoured that he would usually greet me at his door with a cheery, “Christina, my friend.” He also loved visits from my dog, Rhino. He would eagerly feed carrots or little treats to Rhino, never taking his hand away from petting him. Under his tough exterior, Eugenio had a gentle heart.
Although we are 40 years apart in age, Eugenio was always willing to connect with me and share his joys and sorrows. His stories about Italy, his family, and his early life in Canada will remain with me always. He always focused on the humour in those stories; there was rarely a time I left one of our visits without having had a good laugh with him.
Eugenio would often ask, “Why?” He would ask why he couldn’t do certain tasks easily anymore, why he couldn’t keep track of names, why he couldn’t remember things from time to time. “Why?”
As Eugenio moves on from this earth, he leaves me with the question, “Why?”

My condolences Jo, Ang, Frank, Marilyn and the entire Genovese family. We all loved your dad. I’m sure he is flicking the lights off and on now in heaven. RIP Mr. G

My family’s deepest condolences. When my dad (Vito) came to Barrie in the 70’s he spent many hours at Pizzeria Italia. So much so he would get food made for him off the menu and even helped deliver pizzas for Eugene on his way home. Fantastic restaurant, Eugene’s legacy goes on.

My deepest condolences for your loss. I have many found memories from the pizzeria days..

My deepest condolences to the Genevieve family. My favourite pizzeria! My parents neighbours for years – always friendly with a ready wave and cheery hello over the fence!
Blessings to you all
Monica

Ha smesso di vivere e quindi di soffrire il mio caro cognato Eugenio Genovese.
Con lui abbiamo trascorso momenti di ascolto e produzione di toccanti melodie come sono le canzoni napoletane.
Ricordo il complesso “Geneme” da lui costituito con il compare Mendolia e l’ amico Michele.
Eugenio suonava la fisarmonica con grande bravura facendo suscitare emozioni grandi negli ascoltatori.
Caro Eugenio, avrai sempre uno spazio nei nostri cuori.
Il Signore ti dia misericordia,pace e riposo eterno.
Tuo cognato Franco Barbaro.

My deepest condolences to your family. I have the fondest memories of Eugene the family, restaurant and your home. RIP Eugene

My deepest condolences to my Zia Pina and my cousins. I am so sad for the loss of my Zio. The first memory that I will forever hold in my heart was walking down the church aisle during my first communion. As I passed Zio Eugenio he leaned over to me and whisper “stuppaghiu” which was his term of endearment for me. Although he had a tough exterior he was a softy at heart. All it took was a poolside performance of the song “respect” and you could see his smile. He will be greatly missed. RIP Zio

Our sincere condolences to the family
I remember Eugenio when we came to Canada we lived in one of Mr Giorgiani home by Barrie Motor Sales
On Steel Street
Eugenio would come over with his accordion and play for us and have a glass of
wine with my parents (Pietro and Rosa Baldo)

May he Rest In Peace
God bless to the family

Nadia Baldo DeAmicis and Frank DeAmicis

My heartfelt sympathy to all the family at the loss of Eugene.

I always remember when Eugene first arrived in Barrie..Msgr. Clair from St, Mary’s church called me at St. Monica’s and said he would like to bring Eugene to the school to play some music for us..We had no gym, so over 200 children and teachers lined the hallway with Eugene in the center and he began playing his accordion and for an hour, the students and staff were thrilled with his wonderful talent and music..It was his first concert performance in Canada…What a talented , beautiful life so many of us had the privilege of knowing him…May he fill Heaven with his music forever…Gerry Padfield

We are all very sad to learn of Eugenio’s passing. The early days in Canada were so memorable and we will treasure the memories that we shared together. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
Antonietta Tolfo
Mark Tolfo & Family

The Percy family is so saddened by this news. In 1998, we moved in to 12 Rodney across from Mr. and Mrs. Genovese. He was very kind to us, our kids and our dog Champ (who he would his leftovers to, the dog ate like a king!). Rest well Eugene, it’s been a long time.

Our deepest condolences to Mr. Genovese’s family. We were lucky to have Mr. Genovese as a neighbour for the last 23 years and were saddened to see him move away from the home he loved so much. We enjoyed our short visits, and his many stories when we met in front of our homes over the years. We will remember him as the first neighbour out in the snow to meticulously clear his driveway, and we will remember how our dog Champ would race across the street to the front of Mr. Genovese’s house where he would find small “treats” left out for him. He will be missed.

My sincere condolences to the Genovese family. Eugenio and Pina were very good to our family when we immigrated from Italy in 1967. Many times Eugenio would bring loaves of fresh baked bread to our home. The small number of Italian families in Barrie formed a tight-knit community and the Genoveses were kind to all.

Joseph Rinaldi