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In Memoriam: Gene Comoss
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Eugene "Gene" Comoss, 64, the long-time Director and Chief Engineer in DCNR's Bureau of Facility Design and Construction for almost 20 years, passed away on March 31.
Gene held this position until his retirement in April 2011 retirement. The position afforded him a ready platform from which to advocate for the structures and facilities that give Pennsylvania's parks and forests their character, like the Schofield Ford Covered Bridge at Tyler State Park and Kinzua Viaduct.
He was dedicated to seeing that they remained special places in the system, even when they seemed forever lost. They may have burned or been felled by a twister, but if they were part of the Pennsylvania state parks, then they belonged to all of us and BOFDAC was going to put them to rights.
For an fascinating look at Gene and the work he did, check out this video from Open University about the collapse of the Kinzua Viaduct. Gene makes his first appearance at the 3:50 mark, but the entire three-part lesson on bridge engineering is amazing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Friends of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 1, Erie, PA 16505, or online. Click Here to read his full obituary.
(Courtesy of PA Parks and Forests Foundation)
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4/9/2012 |
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