Eugene X. Perticone, 90, of Oswego Town, died Saturday February 25, 2023 at Oswego Hospital.
Dr. Perticone was born in Brooklyn NY, the son of the late Eugene M. and Immaculata “Marjorie” (Dellamura) Perticone. After earning his undergraduate degree in Education at Patterson State he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he met his future wife Nancy Hummer during their military service. After his time in the army Dr. Perticone earned a masters degree in Personnel and Guidance from Montclair State followed by his doctorate in Education from Rutgers University. He then joined the faculty of SUNY Oswego where he taught for 25 years. For several years he served as chairman of the School of Psychology and Counseling. He was a proponent of more comprehensive school psychology services as well as the personal growth of those providing services. During his time on faculty and continuing after his retirement he helped many people through his private psychology practice. Dr. Perticone was well-read and an author of multiple books including textbooks on psychology, personal mental wellness and philosophy, and the freedom and enjoyment of traveling on a motorcycle. He was an avid photographer, motorcycle enthusiast, fisherman, and marksman. He was noted for his wit and dry sense of humor which will be greatly missed. To his last days, he kept up to date with his extended family through visits, photos, videos, and phone calls.
Dr. Perticone is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Perticone of Oswego, and their children Lance (Paula) Perticone of Texarkana, TX, Tracy (Scott) Buckingham of Manlius, NY, Guy Perticone of Oswego, grandchildren Alex, Crystal, Jackie, Taylor, and Devon as well as multiple great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter Monique Perticone in 2022.
Private burial will be in All Saints Mausoleum, Oswego.
The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.
Gene Perticone was a trusted friend and professional advisor.
His years with the counseling and psychological services department were enriched by his knowledge and understanding of his chosen profession. I will remember fondly my interactions with Gene.
So sorry for your loss. Gene was one of the nicest people I have ever known. Enjoyed having him come into our store for copies and other office supplies. Each visit ended with great conversation. RIP Gene!
I was both a student and colleague of Dr Perticone. He was a remarkable educator who helped many children and adults through his teaching and mentoring of countless graduate students. Gene’s students were in high demand upon graduation because of his unique skills and rigorous demands. He was deeply valued as a colleague by all of us who had the privilege of working with him.
Thanks Gene.
So sorry for your loss. Dr.Perticone helped me with my situation with concern and affection. He was a very beautiful person in my life. Thank you so very much.
Dr. Perticone was one of my professors at SUNY Oswego.
I remember him fondly, his classes helped me be a better counselor.
Prayers for his family.
Gene was my favorite teacher and mentor. He trained me to understand that I am a psychologist first who just happens to work in a school. His guidance and wisdom remain with me to this day.
Gene was possessed of remarkable insight and was an incredible student of human behavior. To be a student of his was to have the opportunity of a lifetime. His capacity
for astute observations was unparalleled. I always considered myself most fortunate to have been a student of his. My sympathies to his family in this season of loss.