Eugene J. Troncone, 91, of Buckwheat Hollow Road, Lawrenceville, PA, died Thursday January 27, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Steve and Francesca (DeMarco) Troncone. He married the former Rosemarie Malizia on January 18, 1962 and they celebrated 46 years of marriage until her passing on July 21, 2008.
Eugene is a graduate of Cameron County High School, Class of 1949. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven University and a Master’s Degree from Penn State University. Eugene was a teacher at Williamson Jr./Sr. High School, Tioga, for 33 years. He taught Social Sciences, History and Driver’s Education. He also served as Vice Principle and Director of Student Services.
Eugene was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, and enjoyed hunting, gardening, loved animals, and operated a hobby farm.
Surviving are sons, Alex (Teresa) Troncone, Corning, NY; Craig (Michele) Troncone, Millerton, PA; Chris Troncone, Lawrenceville, PA; and Mark Troncone, Lawrenceville, PA; grandchildren, Nick Troncone, Oxnard, CA; Steven Troncone of Millerton, PA; Jacob Troncone, Horseheads, NY; Amanda Troncone, White Oak, PA; and Dylan Troncone, Wellsboro, PA; a great granddaughter, Sasha Troncone, a brother, Steve Troncone, Jr., Emporium, PA; special friends, Ron and Sue Becker, Lawrenceville, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was preceded in death by sisters, Grace Sedlock, Carmilla Kupstas, Mary Jones, Rose Bogart, Jenny Palladino Dunning, Ellen Haynes, Lily Leonard, and Joliet Harpster, a granddaughter, Francesca Troncone, and his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Cee Malizia.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Eugene's life on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga.
Memorial donations in Eugene’s memory may be made to: Animal Care Sanctuary, 11765 US 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901 and/or North Central Sight Services, 2121 Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701.
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