Eugene I. Koblentz, 82, of Old Tappan, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to David and Grace Koblentz, Eugene was the beloved husband of Marilyn Koblentz; devoted father of Mark Koblentz and his wife Delphine, and Elizabeth Maeder and her husband Stephan; dear brother of Barbara Fallek and her husband Joe; loving grandfather of Christopher and his wife Eleah, Benjamin and his wife Aleiss, Olivia, Derek and David; and cherished great-grandfather of Odin, Max and Lyla. He is survived as well by cousins, nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and -nephews.
The family received relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood on Sunday, May 20. Graveside service was at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, N.Y., on Monday, May 21. A memorial service celebrating Gene’s life was held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gene may be made to Villa Marie Claire in Saddle River, N.J., The Old Tappan Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Police Department, or one’s favorite charity.