Eugene H. Gernert, 75, passed away February 22, in Las Vegas, NV. A retired firefighter, he was born in Somerville, NJ, on October 2, 1937, and had been a resident of Nevada since 1995. Eugene was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of American Legion Post 8 in Las Vegas. Eugene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy; daughters, Joni (Felice) Cappuccio of Morrisville, PA and Julie (James) Elliott of Maricopa, AZ; granddaughters, Jessica Lynne Elliott, Felicia Nicole and Kelli Irene Cappuccio; grandson, James Michael Elliott, II; and sister, Adelle Westman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Margaret. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4PM at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146, with a reception to follow. Arrangements under the direction of Palm South Jones Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.