Eugene Patrick “Bud” Lynch, Jr., 79, of Hartford, formerly of West Hartford, was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY by Eugene Sr. and Inez (Betts) Lynch, along with three caring sisters. At St. Peter’s School and Academy, “Bud” was better known for speedskating, sports and socializing than for studies. During summers he worked at the famed Saratoga Racetrack, leveling the track in the tractor, mucking out stalls, and dishing tips to his father before bets closed. He graduated from Providence College in 1966 and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve in the United States Army. While posted in Arlington, VA, Gene met the love of his life, Karen Dee Renzulli of Fairfield, CT. They married in 1969 and eventually settled in Hartford, CT, where they raised their daughter Tracy and son Kevin. Gene worked as a medical salesman, Mobil Oil station manager and later at Wiremold, East Granby High School and H&R Block. In addition to family and career, Gene served Greater Hartford on the board of the Connecticut Science Center and was a volunteer and donor to many other civic and charitable causes. Gene’s leisurely passion was spending time at the Connecticut shore with his loved ones.

Gene passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Janice Hannon and is survived by his sisters, Colleen Lynch of New Brunswick, Canada and Margaret Lynch of Saratoga Springs, NY; his devoted wife, Karen of Hartford, CT; his children, Tracy of Hartford, CT and Kevin of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, Hollie and Walker Lynch of Atlanta, GA; and too many cousins and nephews to list.

A memorial celebration will be held at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, on Friday, April 26, with a gathering at 1pm and a brief remembrance at 2pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s honor to Salvation Army Greater Hartford. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com