Eugene V. Baranauskas, 78, of Punxsutawney, passed away October 25, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was a guest at Mulberry Square Edler Care for the past year.

Eugene was born January 1, 1938 in DuBois, a son of the late Joseph Baranauskas who was a firefighter for 50 years and Julia (Palsis) Baranauskas.

Eugene loved being a fireman, hunting, fishing being a cowboy and his gun. He enjoyed many happy times and very close friends at Camp Friendship where he belonged for 22 years.

He is survived by his brother; Robert Baranauskas and wife Janice of Westford, PA., his second family; Cookie and Bill of Punxsutawney, his special firefighter friends Bill and Denise, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Joseph and Albert Baranauskas and very close and loved friends; Sherwin Farmery and Jim Michael.

Friends will be received from 5-7 pm Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the McCabe Funeral home of Punxsutawney where a Blessing Service will be held at 7 pm with Msgr. Joseph Riccardo as Celebrant.

Private interment will follow on Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, DuBois.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camp Friendship, 36 Hoover Avenue, DuBois, PA. 15801.

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