Eugene Erminio (Gene) Laurenti, age 82, passed into the Lord’s hands on Friday, May 3, 2024 with his wife of 57 years, Sandra (Sandy), by his side. Gene was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Eugene Michael and Mary Laurenti.
Gene is a graduate of Eastwood High School and SUNY Oswego. After marrying Sandy, Gene moved to Utica, NY where he lived and raised his family.
Gene was an elementary school teacher at the Sauquoit Valley Elementary School for over 30 years where he had the joy and privilege of teaching multiple generations of students.
Outside of his life-long passion for teaching, Gene was quite proud of his family and after retirement, Gene and Sandy moved to North Carolina to be closer to their children and grandchildren. When not spending time with his family, Gene enjoyed taking daily walks with his dog where he formed lasting friendships with other dog walkers who enjoyed Gene’s dry sense of humor.
Gene is survived by his wife Sandra Ryan Laurenti, his sisters Judi Laurenti Traino and Kathleen Laurenti (Frank) Visser; children Kristen Laurenti (Mark) Zillioux and Michael (Helene) Laurenti; grandchildren Zachary Zillioux, Mia Laurenti and Cole Laurenti and several beloved nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday May 17th at 2:00PM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Clayton, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Gene’s name to Sauquoit Valley Central School, 2601 Oneida Street Sauquoit, NY 13456.
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