ROTTERDAM- Eugene T. (Gene) Rein, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 21, 2025. Born in Long Island City, Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Harry John and Claire (Diviaczky) Rein.
Gene retired in 2018 from Honeywell International as an electronics systems specialist. He graduated from Clarkson College of Technology.
Gene was a Boy Scout leader, Troop 50, and was a longtime communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland.
A patriotic and loving family man he is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Roman) Rein; his son Erik (Bernadette Rasmussen) Rein of Charlotte, NC, two daughters Rebecca (Brian) O'Connor and Cynthia (James Mahoney) Rein; his sister Carol Lauer; grandson Angus O'Connor and several nieces and nephews .In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by his nephew James Lauer and his cousin Johnny Miller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30 am in St. Madeleine Sophie Church 3500 Carman Rd. Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with Gene's family at the church prior to his Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may send memorial contributions in Gene's memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Online condolences may be offered at demarcostonefuneralhome.com