Eugene L. Bulgozdy

Eugene L. Bulgozdy, 87, of Dublin, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 3, 2011. Gene was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Elizabeth Bulgozdy, attended Chaney High School in Youngstown, received his bachelors degree from Youngstown State University, and his masters degree in physical chemistry from Washington State University. He served honorably in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Gene began his business career with General Electric Co. in 1952 and retired in 1990 as a Vice President of Ashland Chemical Company. After retiring, Gene volunteered as a tutor with Dublin Public Schools and in 2010 was inducted into the Dublin Schools Hall of Fame in recognition of his service. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church and a charter member of The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Gene was a loving husband, devoted father, friend to children, cheerful host, an avid golfer, and one who always had a kind word for everyone and was a fixture in his neighborhood walking his dog, Killer. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his infant son Brian. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ruth; children: Eugene (Jane) of Goldsboro, NC; Elaine Coupe (Robert) of Oakland, TN; Cheryl Martin (Scott) of Lawrenceville, GA; John of West Hollywood, CA; grandchildren Gregory Martin, Robert Bulgozdy (Emily) and Daniel Bulgozdy; and sister Olga Carbone (Carmine) of Hubbard, OH and their family. The family will be pleased to receive friends from 2:00-5:00pm. SUNDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, Oh 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2011 at ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43017 with The Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks, Celebrant. Burial services will be held privately for the family at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s name to: Kobacker House, HomeReach Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214 or to The Central Ohio Parkinson Society, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 265, Columbus, OH 43231. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.