Obituary of Eugene J. Herman

Eugene J. Herman Sidney, NY Eugene J. Herman, also known as the Pumpkin Man, 85, of Sidney, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. Gene was born on August 28, 1929 in Queens, NY, son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Herman. He served his country honorably from 1946 to 1948. Before retiring, he worked as a cook and a guard at Camp Brace in Masonville. He was a member of the American Legion Post 183 and the VFW Post 7914. Gene is survived by: his longtime companion of 30 years, June Hein of Sidney; his two daughters, Maureen of Long Island and Kathy of England; step-daughter, Mary Margaret Gillow; granddaughter, Kelly Gillow; two grandsons, Nathaniel Gillow Simpkin and Matthew Simpkin; and good friend, Ray Barringer. In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by his son, Eugene Herman, Jr. as well as brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 2:00-3:00pm on Friday, April 3, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 3:00pm at the funeral chapel with Fr. James Shevlin officiating. Burial will take place in the spring. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.