SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eugene Wade, 73, passed away at his home in Largo, FL, on December 10, 2020.
He was born on April 8, 1947 in Saratoga Springs. Gene lived there all his life but he and his wife enjoyed spending their winters in Florida.
Gene was a Vietnam veteran and proudly served in the United States Army. He served proudly from 1966-1968. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he was employed by General Electric for over 40 years in Schenectady, retiring in 2009. He married Madeline Wardell in 1968 and they recently celebrated 52 years together.
Gene was predeceased by his parents Richard (Downing) Wade and Corabell (Kimball) Wade. He is survived by his wife Madeline; daughters Marisa and Sheila (Wade) and husband Richard Hall of Maryland; two brothers William (wife Diane) of Saratoga and Charles Wade of California; his nieces Tammy Tidwell, Wendy Paige and Stacy Adams; and nephew William Wade Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Gene to any local animal rescue organization.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at William J. Burke & Sons funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). A funeral home service will begin at 11 a.m. (due to NYS Executive Orders and Covid-19 protocols, the funeral service will be limited attendance).
Burial with military honors will take place at 12 p.m. Wednesday, December 23 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
