Eugene F. "Gene" passed away peacefully April 22, 2019, surrounded by his wife and three children.  Beloved husband of 54 years on May 1, to Margaret "Peg" (nee Wade), he is the devoted father of Lisa Schaefer (Greg), Bernadette Reiling (John), and Gene (Kim).  Dear PopPop aka "The Candy Man" of Amber Rose, Allison Leigh, John William, Tristan Gene, Sophie Elyse, Evan Russell, and Chloe Ann. He is also survived by his brother Daniel Ferro (Sandra).  Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Friday, April 26, 2019,  7:30 AM to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM St. Cecilia's Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Heart Association , 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd #700, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or Temple Health Attn:  Temple Cardiology in memory of Gene Ferro.