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Mark Uvanni posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Gene made a big impact on my life as a youth. He was a great role model for hard work and dedication.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Michael Passacantando posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Rest In Peace my Friend till we meet again
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David brown posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
He was a great man I used to skate when I was a kid he be miss dearly rip
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Paul Zaleski, Youth Leader, Town of Deerfield Youth Program posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the extended Tamburino family. Gene was a long time friend of the Town of Deerfield Youth Program before his departure. I personally knew him and some of the family. His legacy lives on in his family, in Rome, and especially in the Skate-A-While rink where we have enjoyed many wonderful hours. May his fond memories console you through this difficult time.
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Ted Thompson lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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REST IN PEACE MY HERO GENE
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Ted Thompson posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Local legend Gene Tamburino a great man my hero . Skate-A-While the best roller-skating rink in the world. Rest in peace my friend. Ted Thompson Rochester , NY
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Ted Thompson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
My sincere condolences to Gene Tamburio's family. Gene was one of my heroes. Many years I prayed for someone to open up a roller skating rink in Rome. Finally in 1977 Gene opened up Skate-A-While. The rink was a great success and a asset to city of Rome.
Gene was a tough business man he but was also generous, funny and down to earth, He once told me( when it came to his roller rink )"Ted no is privileged here" it took me awhile to fully understand what he was trying to tell me, but I think he was saying everybody must follow the rules when it came to his skating rink. This man was a local legend. He was also a great roller skater. I will always cherish the wonderful times I had at Skate-A-While year after year. Sorry for his family a great man,a innovator who fought and worked hard for a dream, And that dream was Skate-Awhile the best roller-skating rink in the world. Ted Thompson Rochester, NY
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Christine Carpenter Falvo lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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May you rest in peace. You were a big part of my life growing up. You were my Dad's best friend. You will be missed.
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Jennifer Bachman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
You have and will always be remembered for the great man you were .... true meaning of a gentleman right here ... I'm crying because I've been going to that rink since moving to Rome now my 8 year old does .... Rest In Peace mean gene the roller skating king
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Vicki Hopper uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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A quiet smile as he watched over all the kids at Skate-A-While, one of my favorite pictures of him, Rest in Peace Poppa Gene
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Brandon hanarahan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Sure do miss old days gene skating and calling u hey rubber nuts lmao
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John & Susan Mercurio posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Condolences. "Skate on Geno."
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Ken & Dawn Race & Family lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Thoughts & Prayers to Family..
Rest In Peace Gene..
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Fritz Scherz posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Will miss you Uncle Gene! I always looked forward to seeing you at family events. Deepest condolences to all your family and friends.
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Sandy Click posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
To Gene's family I send prayers of comfort. Gene was a great guy !!! He gave the children of Rome the advantage of Roller Skating, which is sadly becoming a lost activity, My children always enjoyed going there and seeing Gene on a regular basis all their growing up years right from Toddler on up. I always got a nice cup of coffee and friendly chat with Gene. I've missed him since my children grew up, and will always appreciate knowing him. God Bless
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Michelle Pink posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
My deepesty sympathy to the family. He was a great man with s kind heart...
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Gena Hall lit a candle
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Tanya posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
R.I.P gene you were a great guy and always took good care of the kids at skate awhile loved that place back in the day
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Bonnie Gillett posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Rip always went roller skating on fri & sat night and had my kids birthday parties there. You called me gibby gillett & you worked with my dad at Griffiss. You will be greatly missed my friend... Bye
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Tammy Harris Finster posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Gene you will be greatly missed. I remember many times you letting me come skate at skate-a- while when I was a little girl. Gene and shorty are the 2 that taught me to skate. You were always a good man to us children in the neighborhood. I remember looking for you every day on my way home from school because you always had a treat. lol. 1 day I came walking home from school and you had the best gift ever. I remember you saying I don't have any candy our him for you today Annabelle but there is something on the steps for you, a brand new pair of white skates with pink wheels and pink pom-poms. After growing up and having my own children I would take my girls there and they would always ask me mom why does he call you and us those silly names that's not our names lol. I am now a grandmother and was looking forward to bringing my grandsons there so I do hope his family continues to keep skate a while open. It will never be the same without him but still have many memories there and want to make more memories there with my grandsons. So sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace Gene till we meet again. Love Tammy (annabelle)
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Rebecca AKA Tugboat lit a candle
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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RIP Mr. Gene.. Thank You for all the life changing memories I will always keep in my heart of you and all the friends I think as family from Skate AWhile. Intill we meet again.. Its a all skate in Heaven. I will miss you my friend Mean Gene... love, Tugboat..my name Gene gave me..
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Robert J. (Mr. Bell), (Mitty) Mittower posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Rest in Peace my dear Friend. You will be sadly missed by all YOUR Rink Kids and all of the City of Rome. You were like a Father to your Skaters. You provided the City with a CLEAN and safe place to play and make friends. My Family thanks you for letting us be part of your life. Gods Speed Gene.
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Ruby Pedde posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Gene was a great man, He was like a dad to all of us at Skate-a-while back in the 80's when he was in his prime. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this very sad time. Please know that he made an impact on many young lives by just being Mean Gene! He will be missed.
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