Gansevoort, NY -Eugene T. Waters, Sr., age 75, went to eternal rest on February 12, 2022. Eugene was born in Troy, NY on October 10, 1946 to the late John J. II and Rose Miliman Waters. He was married to his high school sweetheart on June 25, 1967. He attended St. Paul’s Elementary School and graduated from Troy High School in 1965.Gene was employed as a punch press operator with General Electric in Schenectady, NY. He was employed for 36 years as a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers in Albany, NY working with various contractors throughout New York State. He was selected for training with the International Union of Operating Engineers for the first apprenticeship training program instituted by the union in 1971. While employed with the International Union of Operating Engineers, he served on the Board of Directors and was active on the Steak Roast Committee.Gene served as Stagg Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He completed training as a heavy equipment operator with the Naval Construction Battalion in Port Hueneme, California. He served a tour of duty in 1967 and 1968 in Vietnam with the 819th Civil Engineering Squadron (Red Horse Squadron) constructing airports and hospitals in and around Phu Cat, Vietnam. He was awarded the Commendation Medal of Meritorious Service while assigned to the 819th Civil Engineering Squadron in Vietnam. Upon return home, he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. One of Gene’s greatest joys was coaching his two sons for a combined 13 years with the West Side Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. He served for 8 years as equipment manager with West Side Little League and served on their Board of Directors. He also enjoyed 3 years of coaching Saratoga City League Soccer.He was a member of Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161, the American Legion-Adirondack Post 70 and the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420. He served on the Board with the VFW Post 420 in Saratoga Springs.Once he retired, Gene discovered he loved the game of golf. Enjoyed playing weekly with friends.He is survived by his wife, Jean Waters; three children, Eugene, Jr. (Kara), Amy Waters Federico, and Michael (Traci Coyne Wallace); three grandchildren, Olivia, Max, and Faith; a brother, Timothy Waters of Albany; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Eugene was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Terry; and his brother, John J. Waters, III.A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY on February 20 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.Burial with military honors will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery and will be announced in the spring.Donations may be made to Hope Animal Rescue, P. O. Box 2497, Wilton, NY 12831 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The family will be forever grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Saratoga Hospital D2 unit who went above and beyond the care and comfort of Gene and his family during his time at the hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. https://www.lastingmemories.com/eugene-t-waters-sr-1