Eugene C. Coleman
Eugene C. Coleman, 88 years old of South Fayette, formerly of Cecil Township died Monday, August 29, 2022 in his home.
He was born January 1, 1934 in Sturgeon, PA, son of the late James and Rose Coleman.
Gene enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family vacations, traveling and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops.
He was a graduate of Cecil High School, then served in the U.S. Army before attending Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science to become a licensed funeral director.
Gene owned and operated Coleman Funeral Home in Cecil for fifty years, taking over in 1957 after his father’s untimely death. After selling the business in 2007, he still frequented Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services regularly; greeting guests and sharing stories. Early on in his career, he ran the ambulance in Cecil Township, caring for many of the residents, and became one of Washington County’s first EMT’s. In the late 70’s he helped establish Cecil Area EMS. For many years, before 9-1-1 was established, he was the call taker and dispatcher for the Cecil Fire Department, waking at all hours to blow the siren and alert the Cecil Fire Fighters of an emergency. He was awarded an honorary lifetime membership from the Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company #3. Gene was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Cecil, a member, and former president, of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and the Pennsylvania and National Funeral Directors Associations.
Surviving are son Eugene (Laura) Coleman of Houma, LA, daughter Rosanne (Robert) Rodgers of Cecil, son David (Jennifer) Coleman of Eldersburg, MD; nine grandchildren, Rachel (Jake) Pierron, Mark (Maddie) Coleman, Blake (Jessica) Coleman, Claire and Colette Rodgers, Emily (Zach) Proffen, Allison, Faith and Ethan Coleman; eight great-grandchildren, Anna and Adeline Pierron, Lauren and Meredith Coleman, Henry Coleman, and Sutton, Avery and Ryann Proffen.
Also surviving are brothers James (Grace) Coleman and John Coleman, many beloved nieces and nephews, family and friends, and the dear staff and residents of Chartiers Bend.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Vercek Coleman, his parents and sister, Mary Ann Coleman.
Friends will be received Wednesday, August 31st from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Rd. Cecil, PA 15321, where prayers of transfer will be said on Thursday, September 1st at 9:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Cecil.
Interment will follow immediately at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company #3. Box 5, Cecil, PA 15321.
Visit at www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com