KITKO,
Eugene James
Published by Today's News Herald on Dec. 15, 2024 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Eugene James Kitko passed away peacefully at his home December 5, 2024,
at the age of 91. Eugene and his family moved to Lake Havasu City in
1971 from Cleveland, Ohio where he worked at Southern Union/Citizen
Utilities where he was known as "Gene the gas man" until he retired. He
was a longtime member and governor of the moose lodge. Eugene enjoyed
traveling with his family and enjoyed overseeing family gatherings from
his comfortable recliner in his later years.
Eugene was proceeded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents Michael
and Johanna, and his brother Dennis. He is survived by his son Ken
Kitko, daughters Karen (Tony) Morano, Kathy (Mike) Simons, Kris Kitko,
Karolyn (Jay) Molitor, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and
his siblings Cynthia (James) Diasio and Rich (Lucille) Kitko of
Cleveland, Ohio…FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS