Eugene P. Rubas, Sr., 87, of Pittsville, Maryland and formerly of Oppenheim, New York, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his home.
He was born on December 26, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey and was the son of the late, Peter and Regina (Makarski) Rubas. Eugene was educated in New Jersey as well.
On August 9, 1958, Eugene married the love of his life, Patricia Krajewski at Our Lady of Assumptions, Copiague, New York and raised their four sons in a loving home in West Islip, New York. This past month, they celebrated 68 years of marriage together.
In 1974, the family moved to Oppenheim, New York where they raised many animals including cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys. Eugene got into the sport of homing pigeons where he traveled the northeast with his grandsons going on “pigeon runs.”
While residing in Oppenheim, Eugene worked in the maintenance department for Lexington Center from January 1987 to March 2015. At that time, Eugene and Patricia (along with their son, Tony) moved to Pittsville, MD to enjoy warmer weather and to be closer to their favorite destination, Ocean City, Maryland. After relocating, he worked for Frontier Town and Castaways in Berlin, Maryland where he continued on his maintenance career.
In his spare time, he enjoyed the ocean and beach where he loved to fish and go crabbing. He was an avid wood worker and could build anything! His most prized title was that of the name of “Pop” affectionately known by his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he absolutely adored. Gene will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him and his legacy will be carried on through his sons and many grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Rubas of Pittsville, MD; his four sons, Gene (Deani) of Oppenheim, NY, Joe (Kathy) of Hudson, FL, Paul (Kerry) of Oppenheim, NY, and Tony of Pittsville, MD; eight grandchildren, Justin (Kaci) of Lassellsville, NY, Joel (Fabiola) of Miami, FL, Leighann (Lucas) of Salisbury, NY, Jesse of Bangor, PA, Matthew (Ashley) of Dolgeville, NY, Shelly (Colin) of Suffolk, VA, Paul (Victoria) of Cold Brook, NY, Michaline (Brian) of Remsen, NY; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Edward “Butchy” Rubas, Peter Rubas, Fran Malwitz and Gloria Messina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Michael Rubas, Rosalie DiMarino, Elaine Bono, and Jackie Rubas.
In keeping with family wishes, there will be no services. The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.
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