Eugene A. Pate, 85, passed away on February 27 after a brief illness. A native of New York City, he was a resident of the Daytona area since 1999. Gene proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He retired after a career with Pitney Bowes as a technical writer. Gene was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Port Orange, and he was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling as well as spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his son Eugene Pate, Jr., he leaves behind to cherish his memory, his life partner, Rose Marie Hufnagle, children, Elizabeth Pate of Cos Cob, CT, James Pate of Cos Cob, CT, Eileen Pate Tweddle (Herbert) of Cos Cob, CT, daughter in law, Nicole Pate, Old Greenwich, CT, grandchildren, Brett Pate, Adam Pate, Ashley Tweddle, Andrew Tweddle and Owen Tweddle. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials in his name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.