Biography

Mr. Eugene Pharo, age 74 of Potsdam, NY passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 in the Emergency Room at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Friends may call on Monday January 25, 2010 at the Garner Funeral Home in Potsdam, NY from 4-7pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10am at the Garner Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Clark celebrant. Condolences can be sent online @www.garnerfh.com. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Eugene is survived by his companion Joyce Donnelly of Potsdam; three sons Robert and Diane Quicke of West Stockholm; Ronald and Laurie Quicke of Colton and John and Heather Pharo of Raleigh, NC; a daughter Vicky Green and fiancée Kevin Stebbins of Morley; 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is predeceased by his wife Joyce Pharo and his parents.
Mr. Eugene Pharo was born on May 23, 1935 in Canton, NY to John Pharo and Bertha Allen. He attended Canton schools. He served a year in the United States Navy and then eleven years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. He was a truck driver and equipment operator for Barrett’s and Chet Bisnett for many years. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.