Eugene C. Goldner

Eugene Cornelius Goldner, 87, of Dingmans Ferry, PA passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Belle Reve Living Center.  

Eugene's Army career spanned 37 years, including active duty and the New York Army National Guard.  He served 19 months in Vietnam where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Soldiers Medal, and was decorated for valor.  Eugene retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  After his military retirement, Eugene was an Investigator for the New Jersey State Department of Mental Health.

Eugene was active in veterans’ organizations and served as Commander of VFW Post 8612, Vice Commander of American Legion Post 139, and Vice President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 623 and was a Member of the Veterans Corps - 69th Regiment.  Eugene was also an active member of the Veterans Memorial Park and Education Center in Matamoras, PA from its inception and served as Committee Vice President until 2016.  Eugene was a Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9832, and was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Milford PA.

The son of the late George and Ann (Kelleher) Goldner, Eugene was born on August 29, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ.  He was married to Norma Harris for 59 years.

Eugene is survived by: his wife, Norma Goldner of Dingmans Ferry, PA; son Mark Goldner (Col USMCR Ret) and his wife Maria of Charleston WV; son Stephen Goldner (US Coast Guard Ret) of Hackettstown, NJ; son COL Thomas Goldner (USA) and his wife Julie; daughter Jean Lorraine Goldner of Boston MA; daughter - in - law Margaret Quinn of Bordentown NJ; former daughter - in - law Laura Rooney of Lawrence PA; six grandchildren, Meaghan, Andrew, Maura, Brisly, Seneque, and Timothy; and brother Michael Goldner of Union City NJ.  Eugene was predeceased by his son, Bruce Goldner, and his brothers George and John and his sister Ann Zamparelli.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 101 St. Vincent Dr., Milford, PA 18337.

Burial will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA.

Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Memorial Park and Education Center, P.O. Box 303, Matamoras PA 18336.

Arrangements made by the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford Street, Milford PA (stroyanfuneralhome.com).