Eugene Ernest Cote 83, of Loveland, CO, joined his heavenly father on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Ernest A. Cote and the late Rose Alma Walsh.
Eugene joined the USAF in 1956 and served 4 years until 1960. After his military service, he began his career at IBM in San Jose CA. Then, in 1965, he was transferred to IBM in boulder, CO where he retired after 36 years.
In his early years, Eugene spent time as a dishwasher and cook. This is where he developed his passion for exquisite food and drink. He loved spending time visiting and cooking delicious meals for all his family and friends. He also loved eating out in both fine dining and quick serve food establishments.
Surviving is his wife of 39 years, LaVonne Cote; his son, David and wife Sherry Cote; stepdaughters Viki & husband Kevin McGee; Cyndi and husband Jeff Irsik; 7 grandchildren: David and wife Diana Cote; Brandon Dawson; Colton and wife Lacey Ann Irsik; Tony McGill; Lacey Irsik; Chantelle McGee; and Cody McGill; 2 great-grandchildren: Wyatt and Laila Irsik.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward Walsh; brother, Paul A. Cote; daughter, Catherine McGill; and stepson, Steve Dawson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army. Eugene greatly appreciated the Salvation Army helping his mother, Rose, locate his long-lost brother, Paul.
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