Eugene Telep, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of Irene Chuba Telep, passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Telep, a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army, was born in Bridgeport to the late Alexander and Rose (Gibey) Telep and has been a Stratford resident for 61 years. He was retired from Textron Lycoming, and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #15 of Milford. He was also a member of Baldwin, Derby, Shelton, and St. John's Senior Centers, Fred Oates Ten Pin Bowling League, and Short Beach Men's Golf League. With a passion for basketball, Gene was an avid U-Conn basketball fan and was a member of the Old Timers Athletic Association of Greater Bridgeport and Stratford. Gene was known to his family and friends for his sharp wits, keen sense of humor, and a fancy to tell amusing jokes. Alongside his love for Sinatra and his music, Gene also loved to Ballroom Dance, where he met his wife Irene at the Pleasure Beach Ballroom in Bridgeport. His captivating personality and charisma will be sadly missed. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife Irene of 61 years, include his devoted children Jeffrey Telep of Stratford, and Audrey Reder and her fiancé David Briel of Johnston, RI and several nieces and nephews. Gene was especially fond of his "Granddog Snowy" who fascinated him with many dog tricks. He was pre-deceased by five brothers, Samuel, George, Joseph, Peter, and Clement; three sisters, Mildred North, Helen Fedorko, and Katherine Telep. Funeral services will take place on Friday October 14th at 10:15 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, and at 11 a.m. in the Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist 364 Mill Hill Avenue Bridgeport. Interment with full military honors will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Panachida will be at 4:30 p.m.