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- The Times, July 5, 2012
Eugene J.O. Bessette
PAWTUCKET - Eugene J.O. Bessette 85, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Bozek) Bessette.Born in Pawtucket he was a son of the late Joseph and Alice (Mc Duff) Bessette. He was a life long resident of Pawtucket.He was the owner and operator of the Gene Bessette Plumbing and Heating Co. of Pawtucket and also worked at Brown University as a Plumber.Mr. Bessette was a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the Pacific as a Ships Cook Third Class and also a Machine Gunner during Japanese air raids. He was a member of the DAV. Gene was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the St. Johns Lodge No. One F. & A. M. of Providence and also a Shriner.Gene was the loving father of Patricia Basiliere of Cape Coral, FL and Joseph Bessette of Attleboro. He was the brother of Alice Taylor of Bristol, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.His funeral with Military Honors will be held Saturday July 7, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home 342 High Street Central Falls with a Prayer Service in the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY FROM 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Seekonk.
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