Muncie-Eugene ”Gene” Boros, 71, passed away early Saturday morning, February 17, 2018, at the Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness and a broken heart from another 0-16 season of the Cleveland Browns Football team. He was born on August 5, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Nicholas E. and Edith (Dahms) Boros.
Gene was a 1964 graduate of Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Youngstown State University. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Menster) Boros on September 28, 1974 in Canfield, Ohio and she survives. Mr. Boros had worked for two different railroads prior to their closing and eventually served as the Manager of purchasing and transportation for the Ball Corporation now known as Ardagh Group for over 35 years prior to his retirement. Mr. Boros was proud to have served in the United States Air Force. He had attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church and , the Old Timers Debating Society a.k.a “the old farts”, was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns Football Team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, enjoyed golfing and bowling, sports of all kinds including timing for swimming. Spending time with his family was very precious to him!
Besides his wife of 43 years, Mary Ann, he is survived by two daughters, Tracy Snell (husband-Kyle) and Christine Williams (husband-Torre), both of Noblesville; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Sarah Snell; two brothers, Kenny Boros, Sr., Kelly Island, Ohio and Ray Boros, Tucson, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Larry Boros in 2014, one sister-in-law, Susan Boros in 2009 and one nephew, Kenny Boros, Jr. in 2016.
A mass of Christian Burial will be said on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 1:00 P.M. at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fa. David Hellmann officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Delaware County Honor Guard. Parson Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church 820 E. Charles St. Muncie, IN 47305 on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 11:00 A.M. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Homies Hope in c/o John Trentacoste, 1504 Pinkerton Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027.
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