Francis 'Max' D. Gentile

Francis David Gentile, 90, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home.

  Max, as he was affectionately known, was born in Auburn on July 30, 1933. He was the son of the late Alex and Carol Rainone Gentile. Max was a lifelong resident of Auburn, he attended Saint Aloysius School, and was a 1951 graduate of West High School. Max attended Gonzaga College and played on their baseball team as a pitcher for 2 years. Max graduated from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor Degree in Finance. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. Max served our country honorably in the Navy aboard the USS DeLong. He retired after 32 years of service for General Electric as a financial analyst. Max is well known as the mayor of the YMCA, having been a lifetime member and a racquetball legend. He enjoyed staying active; kayaking, traveling, and played recreational softball for many years. Max was an avid Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees sports fan.

  Above all else, Max cherished his family and the many special memories he was fortunate enough to have with them.

  In addition to his parents, Max was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his 8 children, Lucy (Pulvere) Gentile and his granddaughter, Jessica Gentile.

  Max will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to share in his company. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Yolanda Malandruccolo Gentile, with whom he would have celebrated 12 years of marriage on May 15th. He is also survived by his children, Carol (Bob) Shepard, Missy (Eilene) Gentile, David Gentile and his fiancé Lori, Greg Gentile (Joanne), John Gentile (Christa), Michael Gentile, Mark Gentile (Ann Marie), Andi Gentile, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, Yolanda‘s children, JoAnne Matson, Mary Ellen Antetomaso, John Malandruccolo Jr and Susan Riordan and their families, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved feline friends, Poppy and Posey.

Calling hours are this Monday, May 20th from 4 to 7 PM in St. Mary’s Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM in Saint Mary’s Church, with the pastor, Reverend Frank Lioi as celebrant. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Max to either Matthew House or the YMCA.

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