Eugene M. Julian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the son of Gene and Reba Dellose Julian.
Gene was a 1962 graduate of Salesianum School and graduated from the University of Delaware in 1966. He was a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps and later served in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam as part of the Army Corps of Engineers.
At the University of Delaware, Gene was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, where he was Number I. Gene cherished the deep bonds he made with his brothers at KA and served as trustee of their educational foundation.
Gene was a principal in several companies including Eastern States Construction Company, Maryland Materials and Tire Sales and Service. He retired as president of Eastern States Development Company.
He was a past president of the Delaware Contractors Association and served on the boards of Catholic Charities of Delaware, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, Ursuline Academy, Saint Mark’s High School and Easter Seals. He was an active member of Legatus, Wilmington Rotary Club and the Lincoln Club of Delaware and served on the Delaware Advisory Board of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He chaired the Finance Council of Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Church and was a founding supporter of Nativity Preparatory School and Serviam Girls Academy in Wilmington.
Gene loved his family and friends more than anything. He believed in living each day well. He enjoyed time with The Crustacean Society, The Retreds Investment Club, attending Phillies games and keeping Fox News in business. Many happy years were also spent in Naples, Florida and Lewes, Delaware.
Gene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna Cannon Julian, and three daughters, Elizabeth Weinig (Greg), Emily Coccaro (Chris), and Jennifer Hopkins (Brian). His survivors also include eight grandchildren: Henry and Lucy Weinig; Walter, George and Catherine Coccaro; Nora, Elise and Bradley Hopkins; his brothers Richard (Catherine) and Francis (Mary) Julian; sister Janis Julian (Jim Pizzuto); sister-in-law Ellen Cannon; brothers-in-law Robert Cannon and James Graham.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, Delaware with interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Ministry of Caring, 115 East 14th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
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