Eugene Larkin
March 29, 1920 ~ May 22, 2009
Eugene Charles Larkin, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, with Rev. Christopher Podhajsky presiding. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. on Monday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 6 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Celeste of Cedar Rapids; his children, Patty (Jim) Clarke of Iowa City, Mike (Ronnie) Larkin of Dubuque, Dennis (Connie) Larkin of Denver, Colorado, and Jean (Jim) Tosoni of Omaha, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Eugene was born March 29, 1920, in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Charles and Ollie (Denney) Larkin. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in the Philippines from 1944-1946. He married Celeste Dolan on October 24, 1940 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Eugene worked for the Rusco Window Company for 30 years and later managed the Townhouse Golf Course. He was an active member of the Immaculate Conception parish for 65 years, serving as an usher and Eucharistic minister and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #909. Eugene was an avid gardener, reader, and animal lover. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Opal; and three brothers, Mark, Cleo, and Roy Larkin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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Dear Celeste and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know firsthand how difficult a time this is for you. You had a great guy. I know you’ll miss him so much, but now is the time to look after yourself. God is taking good care of Gene. please let me know if there’s any thing I can do. I’ll be gone to my brothers’ wedding on the east coast, but will be back next Sunday. You’ll be in my prayers.
Peggy
Mrs. Larkin & family, Our family would like to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Celeste and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was truly a great guy. I really enjoyed our time as neighbors and Gene was always a friendly face. My kids have fond memories of both of you. You were another set of Grand Parents to Dawn and she still thinks of you that way. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, that God will comfort you.
So sorry to hear bout Gene but our thoughts are with you. I would really liked to have seen you, Celeste. We are all fine here in cedar Falls. I heard about Gene after the funeral. Take Care.