Eugene Paul Milunec

Eugene Paul Milunec, age 79, of Clifton, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. His loving family was at his bedside. Gene was born on August 24, 1946 in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania to Stanley and Josephine Milunec of Nazareth, Pennsylvania where he spent his childhood years. He attended Holy Family School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Easton, Pennsylvania where he was the top math student in his graduating class. Then he attended Lehigh University, majored in mechanical engineering, and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1968. Gene treasured the lifelong friendships he made at Lehigh, especially those of his Delta Chi fraternity brothers. Gene’s professional engineering journey following graduation lasted 40 years and began as a project engineer at the Mobil Oil refinery in Paulsboro, New Jersey. In 1988 he accepted a position at the ExxonMobil headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia as an engineering specialist for the ExxonMobil Pipeline Company. Gene married his college sweetheart Bev on October 17, 1970. They enjoyed a 55-year marriage and delighted in raising two wonderful sons, Paul and Nathan. Gene was very proud of his two sons and enjoyed attending their various school and recreational events. Gene served as a timer for the Centreville High School Swim Team and for the Little Rocky Run Stingrays. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 577 in his Little Rocky Run neighborhood and participated in many camping outings with the boys. Both Paul and Nathan earned their Eagle Scout rank with the help of their dad. Gene and his wife Bev were Wildcat Band Boosters and also served as chaperones for the Centreville High School concert and symphonic bands when they participated in local and out-of-state competitions. Gene looked forward to trips to Virginia Tech to attend football and basketball games and to cheer for his sons during their water polo matches and lacrosse games. An important part of Gene’s life was becoming a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in historic Centreville, VA. He enjoyed the fellowship of his church family and participated in many social, religious, outreach, and work projects. He was a trustee for the church and an alms counter on Sundays. A highlight of his life was a trip to Israel with his church family. Upon retirement Gene’s pastimes included reading, hiking, camping, golfing, swimming, attending concerts and the theater, and visiting museums. He and his wife Bev were members of Wolf Trap, the Smithsonian, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Trips to the Caribbean Islands, Spain, France, Israel, Canada and throughout the United States were wonderful adventures. A goal had been to visit at least one National Park Service site in each U.S. state. Gene took great joy in being a grandfather to Paul’s sons, Alex and Andrew, and cherished the times he spent with them at family gatherings. Gene is survived by his beloved family: wife, Beverly Milunec of Clifton, Virginia; son Paul Milunec and wife Marlene of Oyster Bay Cove, New York; son Nathan Milunec of Washington, D.C.; grandsons Alexander Milunec and Andrew Milunec of Oyster Bay Cove, New York; brother-in-law Eugene Huttie of Macungie, Pennsylvania; and nephew Nicholas Huttie of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Stanley Milunec and Josephine Milunec and by his sister Kathleen Huttie. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110. A Service in Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life of Eugene Paul Milunec will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 5649 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120. A reception will follow at the Pierce Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gene to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 5649 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120. The family extends heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, and relatives who have reached out to offer their support and love.

Eugene Paul Milunec

August 24, 1946 - February 8, 2026