Dumas, Eugene W. "Gene"

Age 81, Vet USMC, Korean Conflict. Devoted husband of Rita L. (nee Rusetcki); cherished father of Janine (James Bischoff, Jr.), Steven (Linda) and the late Nadine Dresden; loving grandfather of Eric (Beth) Vrablic, Marc Vrablic, Rachel (Charles) Demes, Ashley Dresden and Kelly Dumas; great-grandfather of Charlotte Demes and Merrell Vrablic; son of the late Joseph and Ella (nee Daliege); beloved brother of Marlene (the late Robert) Selleg, Lynette (the late David Skelley) (Sylvester) Netti and Kenneth (Peggy); fond brother-inlaw of Loretta (Henry) Lazarski, the late Eugenia (late John) Cwikla, and Anastasia (late Joseph) Czekaj; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend to many.

Gene was an exemplary man who always put his family first, was quick to smile and share a story. He was an avid fisherman, loved to shoot pool and ante-up for a good old fashioned poker game. "Once a Marine always a Marine". Semper Fi! Gene’s family acknowledges and extends sincere and heartfelt thanks to Alden Estates of Naperville and Family Home Health Services Hospice.

Prayer Service Monday, November 25th 10:45 a.m. from Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services 5948 Archer Ave. (2 Blks West of Central Ave. at Major), Chicago to St. Daniel the Prophet Church Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Monday 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Info. 773-767-9788. Online tributes www.parksidechapels.com .