Eugene F. Purpura, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 27,2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he resided for the last 20 years. He was born September 6,1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y. , the son of John F. and Elvira (Delmonico). He served in the U.S Navy aboard the USS North Hampton.
Eugene followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps with his first profession as a barber in his family neighborhood barbershop. After, he became an independent business owner in the manufacturing of injection molding. During his early retirement he lived in Aventura, Florida for several years. His main hobby was spending time at the casinos wherever he was.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two sisters , Gloria Avallone and Annette Bronson, his daughter Patricia LaQuara, and grandson Joseph LaQuara. He is survived by his daughter Joan Ross and husband Scott, his grandchildren John LaQuara and wife Suzanne, Michael Ross and wife Nicole, and Jennifer (Ross) Palazzo, step-grandsons Scott Ross and fiance Shawna, Christopher Ross and wife Antonette and Tony Ross and wife Jaclyn along with 8 (17) great grandchildren and a loving extended family of many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service visitation for Eugene will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, 2005 West 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Following the memorial service visitation will be an interment of cremated remains from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Green Wood Cemetery, 500 25 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com for the Purpura family.
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