Mr. Eugene O'Hern
May 27, 1943 - December 12, 2016
Gene O’Hern, 73, and his wife, Carol, 75, of Rockledge, FL, passed away Dec 12, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. Gene was born in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1943, and moved to Florida in 2002. He was well-known for his tireless devotion to the Catholic Church, He served as Deacon at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Cocoa, FL as well as finance director at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockledge, FL. He assisted with the needs of fellow parishioners and members of the community as well as those in other countries through Catholic Relief Services. He was also well-known for his wit and humor as well as his ability to tell personal stories that would make you smile. He is survived by his brother Richard O’Hern of Ocala, FL, his two children Carolynne Spaulding of Merritt Island, FL and Brian O’Hern of Barrington, IL as well as nine grandchildren; Stephanie Terapak, Brandon Sheets, Erica Sheets, Calissa Spaulding, Garrett Spaulding and Aidan O’Hern, Braeden O’Hern, Isabelle O’Hern, Sofia O’Hern. A public viewing will be held at 9:00 am followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am on Friday, Dec. 16, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Cocoa, FL, 32927. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Relief Services or a food donation to the Blessed Sacrament food pantry are suggested.
Gene O’Hern, 73, and his wife, Carol, 75, of Rockledge, FL, passed away Dec 12, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. Gene was born in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1943, and moved to Florida in 2002. He was well-known for his tireless devotion to the Catholic... View Obituary & Service Information