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Eugene M. Bronson , 83, of Albany, formerly of Canton, N.Y., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Hibbing, Minn., he was the son of the late George F. Bronson and Roseanne Flynn Bronson . He was a graduate of Michigan State University and later received his master's degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Eugene proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during World War II, and earned a Purple Heart during the battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. He later taught hotel management at SUNY Canton, retiring in 1991 after 28 years of service as a professor and department head. During many of his summers off, Eugene ran concessions at the Malone Golf Club. He also served as maitre'D at the Lake Placid Club during its hay day. Eugene spent his free time with his family, reading and cooking, and was a Siena Basketball fan. He also loved to spend time visiting his high school friends, Victor Befera and Lillian Marttila. Eugene is survived by his former wife, Margaret J. Goetz and their children, Kevin P. Bronson of East Bethany, N.Y., Mary Bronson (Frank K.) Dyer of Loudonville, N.Y., Elizabeth (Joel) Epstein of Murrels Inlet, S.C., Pattricia (Joseph) Scalici of Boyton Beach, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Karen Bronson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He is also survived by a sister, Catherine Cholik of Pierre, N.D.; and his grandchildren, Brendan (Tricia) Bronson , Kate Bronson (Andrew) Shave, Meagan and Molly McCann, Margaret and Frankie Dyer, and a great-grandson, Landon Bronson . Eugene was predeceased by his son, Gene F. Bronson . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Hurst Ave., Albany. The Reverend Kenneth Doyle will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gene F. Bronson Foundation, "Fishing for Kids, Inc.", c/o Evan Poole, 86 Judson St., Canton, NY 13617.
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - 22 Febuary 2009; Pg. D7
Eugene M. Bronson , 83, of Albany, formerly of Canton, N.Y., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Hibbing, Minn., he was the son of the late George F. Bronson and Roseanne Flynn Bronson . He was a graduate of Michigan State University and later received his master's degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Eugene proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during World War II, and earned a Purple Heart during the battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. He later taught hotel management at SUNY Canton, retiring in 1991 after 28 years of service as a professor and department head. During many of his summers off, Eugene ran concessions at the Malone Golf Club. He also served as maitre'D at the Lake Placid Club during its hay day. Eugene spent his free time with his family, reading and cooking, and was a Siena Basketball fan. He also loved to spend time visiting his high school friends, Victor Befera and Lillian Marttila. Eugene is survived by his former wife, Margaret J. Goetz and their children, Kevin P. Bronson of East Bethany, N.Y., Mary Bronson (Frank K.) Dyer of Loudonville, N.Y., Elizabeth (Joel) Epstein of Murrels Inlet, S.C., Pattricia (Joseph) Scalici of Boyton Beach, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Karen Bronson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He is also survived by a sister, Catherine Cholik of Pierre, N.D.; and his grandchildren, Brendan (Tricia) Bronson , Kate Bronson (Andrew) Shave, Meagan and Molly McCann, Margaret and Frankie Dyer, and a great-grandson, Landon Bronson . Eugene was predeceased by his son, Gene F. Bronson . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Hurst Ave., Albany. The Reverend Kenneth Doyle will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gene F. Bronson Foundation, "Fishing for Kids, Inc.", c/o Evan Poole, 86 Judson St., Canton, NY 13617.
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - 22 Febuary 2009; Pg. D7
Eugene M. Bronson , 83, of Albany, formerly of Canton, N.Y., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Hibbing, Minn., he was the son of the late George F. Bronson and Roseanne Flynn Bronson . He was a graduate of Michigan State University and later received his master's degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Eugene proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during World War II, and earned a Purple Heart during the battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. He later taught hotel management at SUNY Canton, retiring in 1991 after 28 years of service as a professor and department head. During many of his summers off, Eugene ran concessions at the Malone Golf Club. He also served as maitre'D at the Lake Placid Club during its hay day. Eugene spent his free time with his family, reading and cooking, and was a Siena Basketball fan. He also loved to spend time visiting his high school friends, Victor Befera and Lillian Marttila. Eugene is survived by his former wife, Margaret J. Goetz and their children, Kevin P. Bronson of East Bethany, N.Y., Mary Bronson (Frank K.) Dyer of Loudonville, N.Y., Elizabeth (Joel) Epstein of Murrels Inlet, S.C., Pattricia (Joseph) Scalici of Boyton Beach, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Karen Bronson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He is also survived by a sister, Catherine Cholik of Pierre, N.D.; and his grandchildren, Brendan (Tricia) Bronson , Kate Bronson (Andrew) Shave, Meagan and Molly McCann, Margaret and Frankie Dyer, and a great-grandson, Landon Bronson . Eugene was predeceased by his son, Gene F. Bronson . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Hurst Ave., Albany. The Reverend Kenneth Doyle will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gene F. Bronson Foundation, "Fishing for Kids, Inc.", c/o Evan Poole, 86 Judson St., Canton, NY 13617.
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - 22 Febuary 2009; Pg. D7
Eugene M. Bronson , 83, of Albany, formerly of Canton, N.Y., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Hibbing, Minn., he was the son of the late George F. Bronson and Roseanne Flynn Bronson . He was a graduate of Michigan State University and later received his master's degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Eugene proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during World War II, and earned a Purple Heart during the battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Theater. He later taught hotel management at SUNY Canton, retiring in 1991 after 28 years of service as a professor and department head. During many of his summers off, Eugene ran concessions at the Malone Golf Club. He also served as maitre'D at the Lake Placid Club during its hay day. Eugene spent his free time with his family, reading and cooking, and was a Siena Basketball fan. He also loved to spend time visiting his high school friends, Victor Befera and Lillian Marttila. Eugene is survived by his former wife, Margaret J. Goetz and their children, Kevin P. Bronson of East Bethany, N.Y., Mary Bronson (Frank K.) Dyer of Loudonville, N.Y., Elizabeth (Joel) Epstein of Murrels Inlet, S.C., Pattricia (Joseph) Scalici of Boyton Beach, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Karen Bronson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He is also survived by a sister, Catherine Cholik of Pierre, N.D.; and his grandchildren, Brendan (Tricia) Bronson , Kate Bronson (Andrew) Shave, Meagan and Molly McCann, Margaret and Frankie Dyer, and a great-grandson, Landon Bronson . Eugene was predeceased by his son, Gene F. Bronson . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Hurst Ave., Albany. The Reverend Kenneth Doyle will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gene F. Bronson Foundation, "Fishing for Kids, Inc.", c/o Evan Poole, 86 Judson St., Canton, NY 13617.
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - 22 Febuary 2009; Pg. D7
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