Eugene F. Popson, Sr., age 89, of Hackettstown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Eugene was born June 3, 1935 in Throop, PA. He is the son of the late John and Mary (Pronko) Papso. He married Patsy Lantz.
In his younger years Eugene was a Boy Scout who passed his passion on to his son and grandson.
Eugene coached the Little League and Pony Leagues in Hackettstown, New Jersey. He loved his bowling leagues over the years and also watching baseball, football, and Nascar.
Eugene was a devoted husband and loving father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather, and friend to many. He worked many years at M&M Mars and retired from there to spend more time with his family.
Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patsy (Lantz) Popson. Together the raised two wonderful children, daughter, Kathleen and her late husband Claude Eroh. son, Gene Popson, Jr. and companion Pam Benkin.
Eugene is also blessed with grandson: Austin Popson and fiancé Toni Bacus, granddaughter, Kelsey Popson and companion Mike Lubrano, great granddaughter, Aurora Bacus and great grandson, Oliver Popson, two brothers, Leon Popson and his late wife Betty and Ron Papso and his wife Bonnie and two sisters, Patsy Korbylo and her husband Mike and Barbara White and her late husband Bill. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents, Mary and John Papso and brother, John Popson.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5 pm – 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at Church of The Assumption of The Blessed Mary, 302 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. with Father Roberto Coruna officiating. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ following the Funeral Mass.
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Gene says
May 9, 2025 at 1:39 pmDad, This is harder than I ever had planned for. I’m not ready for life without you. Thank you for everything you have taught me. I miss you so much!!
Chick and Linda Dimiceli says
May 9, 2025 at 3:59 pmWe would like to leave our condolences to the Popson family Always a pleasure to run into Gene and Patsy Know them. Our whole life they were a great pair Cut Genes hair until I retired always had a lot of good laughs
Van Arsdale Family says
May 12, 2025 at 6:57 pmOur Condolences to the Popson Family, Sorry for your loss. Keep in mind all the Good Times you had with him.
Gene jr says
August 21, 2025 at 1:17 amThank you for your kind words. Dad n Mom always had nice comments about you
Gene jr says
August 21, 2025 at 1:18 am❤️
John Robert Popson says
July 4, 2025 at 6:20 pmI always remember Uncle Gene as one of the best growing up and although we got lost in life, I always remember our times together with much respect. Sorry we didn’t reconnect sooner.
Gene jr says
August 21, 2025 at 1:19 am❤️😭
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