Obituary for Eugene J. "Gene" Phelps
HALFMOON - Eugene J. Phelps, 67, of Pruyn Hill Rd, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving and faithful family. A lifelong resident of the Mechanicville/Halfmoon area, he was born in Troy on October 13, 1954, son of the late John "Jack" and Joan Provancher Phelps, and was a 1972 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
Gene worked at GE/Momentive Performance Materials for 41 years, working as a Pipe Fitter, Fireman, and EMT, throughout his career, retiring in 2015.
Geno gave a lot to his communities, beginning as a volunteer fireman with Hemstreet Park Fire Dept and later with Hillcrest Fire Dept, where he was a lifetime member. He was a longtime volunteer EMT with John Ahearn Rescue Squad and had taught an EMT class for Saratoga County. He was also a longtime member of the Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403. Gene was very active and supportive in the local Recovery Community. His dedication to its cause helped so many people.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved the time he spent with family and friends, especially those shared at his Keene, NY camp. Above all else though, he cherished the time he spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren and was proud of all their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sharon McBride Phelps, who he married February 8, 1974, his sons James(Erica) Phelps, Jason and Daniel Phelps, all of Halfmoon, adored grandchildren Alexandra Phelps , Ava Phelps , Emmie Phelps, Italia Izzo, Ava LaMarche, and Caden LaMarche, as well as his siblings, Marc(Julia) Phelps, Marjorie (Richard) Mendez, and Christian Phelps. He is also survived by his wife's loving McBride family, including his father in law Joseph(Carole) McBride and his family, and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118, on Tuesday, March 15th from 4-7PM with a funeral service to follow at 7PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of NENY, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, Hillcrest Fire Dept, PO Box or Sleep in Heavenly Peace, P.O. Box 664, Mechanicville, NY 12118 in memory of Eugene J. Phelps. During this difficult time, friends and family are encouraged to visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences and share photos and special memories they have of Gene.
Gene worked at GE/Momentive Performance Materials for 41 years, working as a Pipe Fitter, Fireman, and EMT, throughout his career, retiring in 2015.
Geno gave a lot to his communities, beginning as a volunteer fireman with Hemstreet Park Fire Dept and later with Hillcrest Fire Dept, where he was a lifetime member. He was a longtime volunteer EMT with John Ahearn Rescue Squad and had taught an EMT class for Saratoga County. He was also a longtime member of the Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403. Gene was very active and supportive in the local Recovery Community. His dedication to its cause helped so many people.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved the time he spent with family and friends, especially those shared at his Keene, NY camp. Above all else though, he cherished the time he spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren and was proud of all their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sharon McBride Phelps, who he married February 8, 1974, his sons James(Erica) Phelps, Jason and Daniel Phelps, all of Halfmoon, adored grandchildren Alexandra Phelps , Ava Phelps , Emmie Phelps, Italia Izzo, Ava LaMarche, and Caden LaMarche, as well as his siblings, Marc(Julia) Phelps, Marjorie (Richard) Mendez, and Christian Phelps. He is also survived by his wife's loving McBride family, including his father in law Joseph(Carole) McBride and his family, and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118, on Tuesday, March 15th from 4-7PM with a funeral service to follow at 7PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of NENY, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, Hillcrest Fire Dept, PO Box or Sleep in Heavenly Peace, P.O. Box 664, Mechanicville, NY 12118 in memory of Eugene J. Phelps. During this difficult time, friends and family are encouraged to visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences and share photos and special memories they have of Gene.