Eugene Tutoky – Obituary – Legacy.com

Tutoky, Eugene Frederick Eugene Frederick” Gene”Tutoky, 81, of Dallas, Texas {passed away|died} {peacefully|quietly|in harmony} on August 30, 2020 following {a lengthy|a prolonged} {illness|disease|health problem}. Gene’s strength and {determination|decision} for which he was {known|understood} were most {evident|apparent|obvious} {during|throughout} his {final|last} days.

Born in Streator, Illinois to Michael and Anna Tutoky, Gene was the youngest of {seven|7} {children|kids}. He {graduated|finished} from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and served in the United States Marine Corps. In 1965, Gene {married|wed} the {former|previous} Suzanne Weber, to whom he was {married|wed} twenty-seven years at the time of her death. He {lived in|resided in} Godfrey, Illinois and {worked in|operated in} the {insurance|insurance coverage} {industry|market} in St. Louis, Missouri {until|up until|till} 2014 when he {moved to|transferred to|relocated to} Dallas.

Gene most {treasured|cherished|valued} his {three|3} {daughters|children} and {family|household}. He is {survived|made it through|endured} by {daughters|children} Ann Harper (Scott) of Dallas, Texas, Kate Miller (John) of Denver, Colorado, and Suzanna Kenessey (Christopher) of Seattle, Washington, {as well as|in addition to|along with} grandchildren J.T., Ella, and Alexandra Miller of Denver, Colorado, and {numerous|various|many} nieces, nephews, and {friends|buddies|pals|good friends}.

Gene was generous in spirit to {anyone|anybody} he {met|satisfied|fulfilled}. He {enjoyed|delighted in|took pleasure in} taking {friends and family|family and friends|loved ones} to St. Louis sporting {events|occasions} {over the years|throughout the years|for many years}, {creating|producing|developing} {lasting|long lasting|enduring} memories for all. He {loved|liked|enjoyed} {classical music|symphonic music} and tending to his {yard|lawn|backyard} and gardens. He was {an excellent|an outstanding|an exceptional} cook and water color artist. Gene {also|likewise} {enjoyed|delighted in|took pleasure in} {travelling|taking a trip}, {especially|particularly|specifically} {trips|journeys} to Europe and the beach.

In addition to his {wife|spouse|partner|other half|better half} Suzanne, Gene was preceded in death by his {parents|moms and dads}, {brothers|siblings|bros} John, Michael, Raymond, Richard, and Robert Tutoky, and {sister|sibling|sis} Mary Ann Marsel.

The {family|household} {wishes|wants} to thank Gene’s {caregivers|caretakers}, Hospice Plus, The Plaza at Edgemere, and Christ the King Catholic Church for the {immeasurable|countless} care, {{comfort|convenience}, love, and {support|assistance}|{comfort|convenience}, {support|assistance}, and love|love, {comfort|convenience}, and {support|assistance}|love, {support|assistance}, and {comfort|convenience}|{support|assistance}, {comfort|convenience}, and love|{support|assistance}, love, and {comfort|convenience}} they {shared with|showed} Gene {during|throughout} his {illness|disease|health problem}.

In lieu of flowers, the {family|household} {suggests|recommends} memorial {donations|contributions} to St. Jude {Children|Kid}’s {Research|Research study} {Hospital|Medical facility|Healthcare facility|Health center} or The North Texas Food Bank, or an act of {kindness|generosity|compassion} to another in remembrance of Gene.

{A celebration|An event} of Gene’s life will be {held in|kept in} Godfrey, Illinois next year.