Riegler, “Gene” Eugene, passed away July 31, 2004 at the hospice located at Memorial Pembroke Hospital in Broward County, from complications arising from a seizure suffered on July 13th. Born in Miami on November 22, 1957, Gene is survived by his wife; Sylvia, precious daughters; Lauren and Cynthia, mother; Marion, brothers; Richard, Peter, James, Lawrence, and Stephen and baby sister; Dorianne, brother-in-law; Jose and sisters-in-law; Ellen, Cecilia, Filomena, Noreen and future sister-in-law; Pennie, countless nieces, nephews and cousins and his dear godsons; Erik Parapar and Jeffrey Riegler. Since 1986 Gene successfully owned and operated ER Air Conditioning, Inc. and was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church where he was Treasurer of the Men’s Club. A long time participant in the Associated Builders and Contractors Association, he served as its past president. Gene was an avid cyclist, enjoying riding his Harley with his many friends. His hobbies included cooking, the enjoyment of fine wines and cigars, bowling, fishing and relaxing with his dog Bongo. Friends may visit from 5-9 PM, with a Prayer Service and Tributes of a Lifetime Service beginning at 7:00 PM Tuesday August 3rd at Boyd’s Hollywood Blvd. Chapel . A Funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday August 4th at 10:00 AM, at St. Mark Catholic Church located on Flamingo Road, south of Griffin Road in Davie, followed by a burial at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Miami.