Eugene Richard Mack was born on Dec. 24,1932, in Syracuse to Frances and Stanley Mack. He left this world on Dec. 9, 2020, in Afton, WY, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the oldest of six children, Danny, Larry, Marg, Ron (Joan), Dolores (deceased).
Eugene was a lifetime resident of Baldwinsville and a retired New York State Police officer. He was the past president of the B’Ville Rod and Gun Club.
He graduated at 16 from Solvay High School and went to college for Metallurgy. He entered the Army and was sent to Washington D.C., where he was a Presidential Honor Guard, “The Old Guard,” for President Eisenhower. During this time he married the love of his life Martha J. Dack. They married on April 24, 1954, in Baldwinsville. They spent their honeymoon in Washington D.C., where he was stationed. After leaving the Army, he went into law enforcement and became a NY State Trooper, Troop T, where they named him “The Buffalo.”
To this union they raised four children: Michael (Betsy (deceased)), Linda (Pat (deceased), Kelly (Brad), Danny (Heidi). He retired after 20 years and moved to Wyoming in 1978, where he was an Afton Police Officer for five years.
Gene loved hunting, fishing. camping, gardening and the mountains. He always stayed in touch with his buddies back in New York and they would come out west to hunt and visit with him. His nieces were like daughters to him and he was a big part of their lives growing up. He made many good friends throughout his life and treasured each of them. He leaves behind four children, 12 grandchildren, 21great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by: His parents, his wife Martha, their son Daniel Patrick, brother Daniel, sisters-in-law Ann and Marge, brother-in-law Hank, mother-in-law Isabelle H. Dack, sisters-in-law Patricia and Shirley.
Memorial Service will be held. Jan. 8.at Schwab’s Mortuary in Afton – visiting hours 2 p.m., service 3 p.m., with military honors to follow. Donations may be made to his favorite charities: NY PBA, B’Ville Rod and Gun Club, or Pheasants Forever.
To send flowers to Eugene’s family, please visit schwabmortuary.com/obituary/Eugene-Mack/sympathy.
