Eugene Edward Hika, 73, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 1994, formerly of Burlington, Connecticut passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born November 2, 1945 in Bristol, CT to Edward and Mary Hik Read Obituary
Martha, Jennifer and Peter, Sorry to hear Gene passed away. Your family were great neighbors in Burlington, Ct. with many great memories. We now live in Edgewater, Fl and always thought about putting together a trip to visit you all. Unfortunately we didn’t make it and are sadden we didn’t. Never put off for tomorrow what we can do today. Our prayers are with you and your family and may God bless you you all. Love to all from an old neighbor Lou Giovanniello
Martha, praying for you and your family that you find comfort during this time of your loss of our pal Gunny. Remembering that he was instrumental in recruiting Dan to join Bravo Company. We miss all of the many visits to Perkins after the meetings where we really got to get to know each other. Gene would always request lemon meringue pie and most of the time they were out of it. So when we meet again, we’re bringing one with us! May you rest in peace, brother!
I met Gunny in the check out line of our local Publix. He was right in front of me and told the check out girl not to give me any crap because I was a Viet Nam vet. We walked out together talking about the Brotherhood and he gave me an application. I said I would think about it. I went to a meeting and decided to join. We have been friends ever since. I would say he is the REAL Deal. We are going to miss you very much BROTHER.
I met Gunny several years ago in the check out line at Publix, He was right in front of me in line and the the check out girl not to give me any crap because I was a Vietnam vet. I thanked him and we walked out of the store together talking. He gave me an application to join Bravo Co. and I told him I would consider it. I went to the next meeting and joined. Gunny and I were friends and neighbors for many years. I and Paula will certainly miss him, he was what I would call the real thing. He would do anything for you. I will miss you dearly BROTHER.
Gene you will be greatly missed by us all. I regret not meeting earlier in our lives, as we had a lot of the same interest and views. I enjoyed the back and forth banter about the Navy and Marines that we sometimes had, or any other wisecrack we might say to each other. I know you enjoyed it too as it would bring a smile to your face. God bless you and your family.Rest in peace my friend.
Martha, I am very sorry for your loss. Gene was a hell of a guy and a very good friend, I first met at the Publix by us, he was behind me in the checkout line and he told the cashier to not give me any crap because I was a Viet Nam vet. He gave me an application and urged me join the B. Co group. Gene will certainly be missed. Paula and I enjoyed our dinners at Perkins after the meetings. As always, if you need anything Martha we will be here for you/
Martha, Pete, Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember us all in Ocracoke when we were kids on the beach and visiting you at your house when we were kids. Thinking of you all. xo Tanya
Martha, Pete, Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember us all in Ocracoke when we were kids on the beach and visiting you at your house when we were kids. Thinking of you all. xo Tanya
Martha, may God grant you and your family peace. Reminisce of the memories you have for all the good years you shared. Gunny will always remain in our hearts and be sadly missed by Bravo Co. RIP
Martha so sorry about the passing of gunny i enjoyed all the time we would break each others chops he will be greatly missed.He just said his final Motion To Adjurn GodBless Gunny and help Martha and her family continue there lives
