Eugene C. Coleman
Eugene C. Coleman, 88, of South Fayette, formerly of Cecil Township, died Monday, August 29, 2022, in his home.
He was born January 1, 1934, in Sturgeon, son of the late James and Rose Coleman.
Gene enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family vacations, traveling and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops. Gene owned and operated Coleman Funeral Home in Cecil for many years, and after selling the business in 2007, frequented Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services regularly; greeting guests and sharing stories.
He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary’s Church, an honorary lifetime member of Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company #3 and also a member, and former president, of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania and National Funeral Directors Associations.
Surviving is: son, Eugene (Laura) Coleman of Houma, La.; daughter, Rosanne (Robert) Rodgers of Cecil; and son, David (Jennifer) Coleman of Eldersburg, Md.; nine grandchildren: Rachel (Jake) Pierron, Mark (Maddie) Coleman, Blake (Jessica) Coleman, Claire and Colette Rodgers, Emily (Zach) Proffen, Allison, Faith and Ethan Coleman; eight great-grandchildren: Anna and Adeline Pierron, Lauren and Meredith Coleman, Henry Coleman, and Sutton, Avery and Ryann Proffen.
Also surviving are brothers, James (Grace) Coleman and John Coleman; many beloved nieces and nephews; family and friends; and the dear staff and residents of Chartiers Bend.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Vercek Coleman; his parents; and sister, Mary Ann Coleman.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 31st, at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road Cecil, PA 15321, where prayers of transfer will be said at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 1st, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Cecil.
Interment will follow immediately at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company #3. Box 5, Cecil, PA 15321.
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