Eugene “Gene” Guerin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 84 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 12, 1941, Gene lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family. In 1963, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Hart Guerin, and together they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. They raised three sons—Timothy, John and James—while Gene balanced full-time work with part-time studies at Brooklyn College, demonstrating his relentless drive and commitment to his family’s future.

In 1976, Gene founded Burgess Steel, a successful steel construction company built on the values of integrity and perseverance. He was a proud parishioner of St. Catherine’s Church in Holmdel and a longtime member of Beacon Hill Country Club. In his later years, Gene found joy and companionship vacationing in Naples, Florida, with Barbara Haines.

Gene is predeceased by his wife Kathleen Hart Guerin; his parents John “Gene” & Margaret and his brother Thomas.

Gene is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Timothy and Bonnie, James and Lee Ann, John and Kim; his beloved grandchildren: Kelly, Gianna, James, Justin, and Camryn and his siblings: Francis & Anna, James & Marilyn, Kathy & Peter Schuckert and Matthew & Eileen. His legacy lives on through the love he shared and the strength he inspired in those who knew him.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 24th 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, August 25th at 9:15 AM at the Church of St. Catharine, 108 Middletown Rd, Holmdel. Entombment will follow at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum.

To leave a message of condolences or to share a favorite memory, please visit Gene’s page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.