Eugene Cirino

Eugene (Geno) Cirino, age 83, of Erie passed away at home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born May 6, 1939 in Erie and was a 1957 graduate of East High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Geno also served 6 years with the PA National Guard and was employed his whole life in the Tool & Die industry.

He was one of the founders and charter members of UAW Local 714 (AO Smith). He also held memberships in the Sunflower club, Siebenbuerger club, Society of Holy Trinity, American Legion Post 773, and was a life member of the Slovak National Club.

Geno enjoyed all of his East High classmates’ activities, especially class reunions and Wednesday morning breakfasts at Panos with the boys and Pierre. Geno had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell jokes and put a smile on people’s faces.  He loved entertaining his family, including the grandkids and great-grandkids and enjoyed golf, bowling, and softball. From his bucket list, he made a tandem skydive on his 75th birthday. 

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother in law, Lynn and Frank Tamasa.

Geno is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marie; a son Mark Cirino of CA and three daughters; Lori Royer, Teri Cirino, and Darci Adamaczak, all of Erie. He is the grandfather of Nick Royer of NJ, Kristen Royer (Paul Gibbs); Salena Pastore (Josh Nickson); Scott Pastore (Danielle Petrianni) and Sarah Himes and is the great -grandfather of Dylan, Tony, Leeanna, Salajh, Preston, Josh Jr., Carmella, Baylee, Stephen, and Mellody.  He is further survived by three  sisters; Kay Cirino of Chillicothe, OH, Janice (Mel) Shope of Burgettstown, PA and Sharon Thompson of Doylestown, PA along with many nieces and cousins.

A special thanks to Dr. David Hutzel and his staff along with the nurses and aides at UPMC Hamot’s 8th floor South and East.  Also a very special thanks for the excellent care provided by UPMC Family Hospice.

Geno saved the following poem expressing his final wishes, hence, no visitation or services will be held.

Bring Me Flowers Now

“I would rather have a single rose from the garden of a friend

Than have the choicest flowers, when my stay on earth must end.

I would rather have the kindest word which may now be said to me,

than flattered  when my heart is still---

And this life has ceased to be. I would rather have a loving smile from the

friends I know are true, than tears shed ‘round my casket, when this world

I’ve bade adieu! Bring me all your flowers, whether pink, or white, or red.

I’d rather have one blossom now

THAN A TRUCKLOAD WHEN I’M DEAD!”

                                                                                                                                               R.D. Richards

Arrangements by the Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St.

Memorials may be made to UPMC Family Hospice, 1700 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501.

Condolences can be sent to www.BurtonQuinnScott.com