Eugene Bates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eugene Bates (Southbury, Connecticut), who passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eugene Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his children, Stephen (Jennifer), Scott, Ryan (Leah) and Elizabeth (LeRoy); his grandchildren, Zachary, Noah, Sophia, Sadie, Elliot, Molly, Lily and Blaire; his wife Carol; his sisters, Nancy, Beverly, Peg, Linda and Susan; his brothers-in-law, Dave, Andy and Kippy; his parents, Frank Bates and Elizabeth Bates; and his brother Frank Stephen Bates. He was also cherished by loving extended family filled with nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Memorial contributions in Gene's honor are asked to be forwarded to either the Vietnam Veterans of America at http://www.vva.org; or to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org.