Gene Anthony Ave, 93, of Lafayette, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 2nd in the comfort of his own home.
Born in Clinton Indiana, Gene is a veteran for the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. After graduation he became an Executive for Prudential Insurance Company, working with the company for 33 years before retiring.
Mr. Ave was a member of the St. Lawrence parish for over 20 years. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus, 40&8, and Elks of Lafayette.
Gene was always a family-oriented man. He was introduced to the Ave/ DalSasso family reunion at a young age and continued the tradition for 85 years.
His eldest son, Anthony “Tony” Ave died in 2010; brother Paul Ave passed in 2018.
Survivors include wife of 63 years, Norma Ave, sons Charles, Kurt and Waite Ave with wives Ana, Addy, and Amanda. Gene has 7 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday May 5, 2023, from 1:00pm -3:00pm service to follow at 3:00pm at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. with Deacon Jim Rush officiating.