Memories – Eugene Conti, MD

09 October 2020

Alanna LoGioco

Uncle Gene,

Your passing has been a complete shock to us all. I know you wouldn’t want us fussing and crying about it, but rather reminiscing, laughing and smiling on the good times. So although you are not physically here, I’m writing to you because I know you ARE here with us and you are listening.

First and foremost, you were the BEST Uncle any kid could ever have. You were fun, attentive, loving, caring, and an incredible role model. Every time you called and I answered the phone, you would say ‘Doll BABY, it’s Uncle Gene!’. Your voice and joyful spirit always made me happy. I can still hear you say “Yum Yum Eat ‘em up” and I can still feel the heat of embarrassment in my cheeks as you made your elephant/buffalo call at the fat ladies which was actually pretty funny. I loved when you came over and scooped me up and played ‘helicopter’ holding me up and making sound effects as we attacked the boys.

Thank you for the go-cart you gave us for Christmas when we lived in Illinois. There wasn’t a whole lot to do out there, so we definitely enjoyed it. One of the most memorable gifts from you was a huge box that I opened to find another smaller box, and then another, and another, and then another, until I got to the smallest box that fit in my hand and opened it to find a beautiful rose gold ring that I have cherished ever since and am wearing it today. Nora adores the way you gave it to me so I’ll pass it along to her as I’m sure you won’t mind.

Thanks for helping mom out when we were on our own in Virginia Beach with dad not around. You filled the father figure role for us when we needed it. I remember I even wanted to start making bad grades like the boys since you offered them $100 for every A on their next report cards. That was pretty cool.

On my 15th birthday, you wanted to take me on my first date to teach me how a man should treat a lady. You had me wait in the car so you could open the door for me. You held the chair as I sat down at the table. You walked me through all the proper manners and made sure that I should be respected and not accept anything less when I was to begin dating. I never forgot that.

Thank you for walking me down the aisle on one of the most important days of my life. Brandon is a good one so maybe your guidance on our first date actually worked.

Every Thanksgiving, your passion for Creationism and God was on full display. Your memorable prayers before dinner and your animated conversations about amoebas, woodpeckers, and disproving evolutionist’s theories were always so mind blowing. I loved that gleam in your eyes and the smirk you had after one of those mic drop moments.

Thank you for always being my doctor on speed dial. You helped calm my worries when any of us were sick. Thank you for being you Uncle Gene. I’m going to miss you. I love you.

08 October 2020

Ted Flynn

Greetings to the Conti Family and Friends. It is with warm affection and love to the relatives of Gene I write this. My name is Ted Flynn. and I wish to relay a story about Gene. I’ll stick to one, but I have dozens. Approximately ten years ago Dr. Gene Conti called the office of our family publishing company and Catholic Apostolate called Signs of the Times. I was not in the office to take the call. He and Barbara had been subscribers for over 20 years, give or take to our quarterly magazine, maybe 25 years. Our magazine is now in its 33rd year of operation, and Gene called while he was still living in Virginia Beach. He said he wanted to have lunch. I said sure. I figured he lived close by. Well, I am in Herndon, Va, near Dulles Airport, and Gene was four hours away with no traffic issues driving to have lunch. I said why don’t we just talk on the phone. He said, “no, I want to meet and talk.” I said, “really, the food isn’t that good to drive 8 hours round trip.” We had lunch. Gene had read several books I had written that dealt with subjects he enjoyed. One was on the political philosophy of the New World Order, and the other one that he liked was on the Blessed Mother’s apparitions in world history. He drove up and we met at Clydes Restaurant in Reston, Va. Gene had a deep knowledge of Creation Science, and I had about zero knowledge of it, but what I did know was that man did not walk the earth because of an ape. But, I wasn’t articulate in the arguments, and he was. That became abundantly ...

08 October 2020

Pamela Scheurich

I had the pleasure to work with Dr. Conti in the Emergency Department for 9 years. He always said, “Hey kid” to greet me whenever I would arrive. He was always so positive and fun to talk with, especially about politics. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers to Barbara, who I know he loved so dearly. They would talk on the phone frequently, and he would always end the conversation by telling her how much he loved her. The Conti’s were always so thoughtful for the holidays and gave everyone the most delicious treats ❤️. My thoughts and prayers are with you! He left this earth way too soon! We will miss him so much!!

08 October 2020

Nancy Dawson

Gene was such a passionate patriot and his death is truly a loss. Knowing and working with he and Barbara for over 25 years has been a pleasure. I will always remember their love for life, the Lord and one another.

08 October 2020

Ginny Camlek Hiller

My prayers are being said for the Conti family. I knew Gene “back in day” at St. John’s University where, I too, was a member of the Glee Club. I hold fond memories of Gene from those college days. God bless this very good man and welcome him home.