Obituary of Eugene H. Breads

Gene was a 1946 graduate of the former Westfield Academy and Union School. He had been employed by the former Ajax Flexible Couplings of Westfield (now Renold, Inc.) first as a machinist then Draftsman, Lead Draftsman, Mechanical Engineer, and retired as a Sales Engineer after many years with the Company. Following his retirement from Renold, Inc., gene attended Jamestown Community College where he studied accounting, and was employed byr H & R Block Tax and Accounting Co. After obtaining his real estate license, he was associated with Beckman Realty and Holt Real Estate. Gene was a 60 year member and life member of the Loyal Order of Moose # 118 of Westfield and was a member of the lodge's Ritual Team. He was a 52 year member and Past Master of Summit Lodge #219 F & AM and organized the local chapter of The Order of the Demolay. He was a former member of the Citizen's Hose Co. #2, a former Captain of the Fire Dept.'s Emergency Squad, and was a member of the Westfield Exempt Fireman's Assoc. Gene had served as Cub Scout Master in Westfield for several years and was a past president of The American Field Service (AFS). Gene was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His latest passin was cutting wood for his wood burning stove. Friends may call on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the MASON FUNERAL HOME, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY, from 11 AM until 11:45 Am when Summit Lodge #219 F & AM will conduct a Masonic Service followed by the Memorial Service at 12 Noon conducted by the Rev. Matthew Golibersuch of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield. Interment will be private. Gene's family invites you to join with them for a time of reunion and refreshment following the services.