Gene D. Lewis of Matamoras, Pa., passed away April 6, 2020, in Port Jervis, N.Y. He was 71.
Son of the late Eugene M. and Margaret Beemer Lewis, he was born on Dec. 14, 1948, in Port Jervis.
Gene served with the US Air Force in 1968. He attended the Hope Evangelical Church in Matamoras.
Rohrer Bus Co. as school bus driver for the Delaware Valley School District. He dedicated his life to helping and serving others as a 50-year member of the Westfall Fire Department. He was a past-chief and past-president. Gene held every line office and every office of the officers with the Westfall Fire Department. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local union 210 in Newburgh, N.Y., a member of the Local #667 Musicians Union and a member of the Port Jervis Band.
Gene married Sharon L. Strouse Lewis, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, Marty Lewis, and his wife, Jessica of Matamoras; his beloved grandchildren, Jesse, Julianne, Adalie, Kaylee, and Chase; numerous in laws, several cousins, and 50-plus nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all.
Due to the current health crisis with love and respect to Gene’s family and friends, graveside services will be private at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be announced at a later date by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westfall Fire Department, P.O. Box 154, Matamoras, PA 18336; or to Roeder’s Ark, Veterinary Hospital, 361 Finchville Tpk, Otisville, NY 10963.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. For information, or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.