Gene V. Dragnett
Died: May 24, 2016
Gene V. Dragnett of Allamuchy, New Jersey (Panther Valley) died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Born on August 23, 1941, Gene was the son of the late William and Helen Breitweg Dragnett. Gene lived in Allamuchy for 26 years after moving from Caldwell with his wife and best friend, Lauren. Gene studied architectural technology at the Newark College of Engineering and worked in the engineering field both as a independent consultant and for various companies in the area for many years. Gene had many interests and hobbies including a love for photography, piloting small planes, latin jazz and classical music. His love for music was renowned amongst his family and friends and he enjoyed singing as a member of the Warren County Community Singers. Gene served proudly in the U.S. Navy aboard U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18) and was a member of Blue Ridge Post #164 American Legion, Hackettstown, New Jersey. Gene will be remembered by everyone for his warm heart and his quick wit. He will be greatly missed by his wife Lauren, his son Gene Paul, granddaughter, Debbie Beeson, his stepdaughter Kelley Chase, his cousin Carol Henke and nieces Vedette Keplar and Victoria Rentrop and 2 nephews, Keith Dragnett and Kevin Dragnett. Sadly Gene was pre-deceased by his son Brian in 2001, his brother Kent in 2009 and his step son David Chase in 2012. His family friends take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with the Lord. Memorial visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday May 28, 2016 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840. The memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Cochran Funeral Home. Those wishing to make online condolences may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
Condolences:
Vedette Keplar
#9
May 28th, 2016 4:20 pm
Uncle Gene was a good man and he will be missed. Much love to Lauren during this sad time. May you find peace.
barbara baldwin and bob cowan
#8
May 27th, 2016 1:21 pm
so sad to hear this news lauren. we will always remember the fun visits with gene when we were neighbors. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mal and Merry Knapp
#7
May 27th, 2016 11:35 am
So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He and I have been friends since 1945 and we had many good times together playing together as kids in West Orange. I will miss him very much. Our sympathies to your family.
Hendershot family
#6
May 26th, 2016 7:00 pm
So sorry to hear,Gene will be greatly missed around the post!
Don Radice
#5
May 26th, 2016 3:01 pm
Working with Gene was always a pleasure. His technical knowledge and expertise was always a great asset on anything we worked on together. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Victoria Rentrop
#4
May 26th, 2016 10:29 am
I will always remember Uncle Gene with a smile. He loved to make us laugh with fun stories.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven
Larry Rego
#3
May 26th, 2016 6:11 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Gene was such a positive light to everyone he met including me. My blessings go to Lauren and the Dragnett family.
Rita Hall
#2
May 26th, 2016 6:02 am
Lauren, I am so sorry. My love and condolences to you and your family. Please know I am here for you.
Jim and Debby Heller
#1
May 25th, 2016 10:30 pm
To my friend Gene, until we meet again.
Lauren, my deepest sympathy.
With love, Jim Heller
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