Eugene F.
Pogorzelski
Eugene F. Pogorzelski
1950 – 2024
Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Sharon M. Pogorzelski (nee Davidowski) and his parents Frank and Irene Pogorzelski (nee Sopa). He is the cherished father of Bryan (Crystal) Pogorzelski. Loving grandfather of Connor and Isabel Pogorzelski. Dear brother of Carol (Lee) Potrykus, Mark Pogorzelski, Janice Pogorzelski, Marcia (the late Jeff) Edgar, and Joyce Pogorzelski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gene was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, receiving a Purple Heart serving during the Vietnam War. Gene retired from A.O. Smith/ Tower Automotive as a frame inspector with over 30 years of service. He was affectionately referred to as “Honorary Mayor of North Pulaski Street”
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Gene on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Heritage Funeral Home 1901 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 from 12:00 PM until time of the Memorial Service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) are appreciated.
RIP Gene.
A great & good man & Father.
A VN BROTHER in arms.
The Mayor of Pulaski St.
Our Polish Rivera just won’t be the same without our beloved Mayor Gene. May he rest in peace.
RIP Brother Vet. welcome Home
Rest in Peace my brother-in arms and a great one to hang out with on Brady Street.
We will miss you Gene. It was great working with you at AO Smith I remember you well from there and the time you spent with us at the plant. Also how my wife knew your wife and grew up across the playground from your street. Rest In Peace.
Gene was a great neighborhood friend who never disappointed.
He left us too early and will be dearly missed.
Cheers Gene
Those of us who met Gene at the Silverspring Starbucks will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Gene.
So so very sorry to hear of Genes passing.
We go way back to grade school and have had many fun times.
My condolences and sympathy go out to the family.
May he rest in peace and hope he did not suffer .
I’ve known Eugene for over 60 years and have many fond memories of him. We went to grade school together and remained friends throughout the years.
He was always available to answer questions about, and usually fix, any computer issues I had.
He will be missed..
Such a nice guy and I’ll miss seeing him walk by my house everyday. An absolute pleasure to know him!
R.I.P. Gene we had a lot of great conversations on Saturday mornings in the store.
While i did not know Gene well I knew him well enough to realize now that he’s gone he is and surely will be missed.
I met Gene at Metro Market in Shorewood where I work part time and always enjoyed seeing Gene walk thru that door
as did many others who had the pleasure of talking and laughing with Gene there.. A Purple Heart recipient who would have done it again
for the love of his country. I salute you,Gene. Memories of The Mayor of Pulaski St. will bring smiles. My condolences go out to Gene’s family,friends & loved one’s.
Must’n’t forget he was a proud grandfather.
Ralph Wettstein