Eugene P. Zubrinski, Jr. “Zubie” 94 of Cummaquid and Framingham died Wednesday July 8, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham.

He was the husband of Lillian E. (Boswick) Zubrinski for 69 years., and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on August 5. They met while he was playing baseball in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Born in Cambridge, Eugene was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (Wilkins) Zubrinski. He attended Boston University on the GI Bill and earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in education.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Signalman Second Class.

For many years, Eugene taught math at the Longfellow School in Cambridge, where he also coached Jr. High Hockey, varsity basketball and girls softball. He also umpired softball and refereed basketball and soccer.

Zubie played professional minor league baseball and played against Hall of Famers, such as Willie Mays.

An avid golfer at Cummaquid Golf Course, where he enjoyed competing against fellow members, Eugene also enjoyed watching the Red Sox and traveling to Florida with his beloved Lillian.

Eugene’s positive personality touched many students, friends and family. He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched.

In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by a son, Paul E. Zubrinski of Cambridge; a daughter, Christine A. Procaccini and her husband, John of Franklin; three grandchildren, John Paul Procaccini and his wife, Katie Creeden Procaccini, David Anthony Procaccini and his wife, Krystle Sheingold Procaccini, and Sarah Beth Procaccini and her fiancé, Steve McArthur; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 14 in St. Francis Xavier Church, 347 South St., Hyannis.  Social distancing and face masks will be required. 

Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Summer St., Yarmouth Port. 

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Memo: For Research.

Lil, Chris, and Paul, we are thinking of you and the many happy memories we have shared. Our sympathies are with you.

I spent a lot of time visiting when I was young with my Aunt Fran. A lot of wonderful memories were had with Uncle Gene ones I will never forget. A lot of laughter. One of the sayings he had when I would call them from Canada was “ it’s so good to hear your voice “ thanks for the memories Uncle Gene

Dear Family of Gene, Please except my deepest sympathy at the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I had the pleasure of working with Gene at the Longfellow Scool back in the 70s and as a newer staff member he was very friendly and encouraging. I also remember he always had that great smile. May your memories of this wonderful man comfort you at this time.

My deepest condolences to the Zubrinski family. I've worked many games and had a few beers with my uncle Gene. He wasn't my real uncle, but he had the respect and proper lineage to be my real uncle. We also played golf together a few times and I never could beat him. Again, I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

You made a personal and educational impact on me in the 6th grade that still crosses my mind to this day. You were a true leader and outstanding member of the communities that were lucky to have graced your presence. You will be missed, Mr. Z. Rest in peace. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss, Rusty and I just drove through the old neighborhood 2 weeks ago, and where thinking of your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time Kathy Nicholson Fullerton and Rusty Fullerton

Dear Family of Gene, Please except my deepest sympathy at the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I had the pleasure of working with Gene at the Longfellow Scool back in the 70s and as a newer staff member he was very friendly and encouraging. I also remember he always had that great smile. May your memories of this wonderful man comfort you at this time.

Loving prayers and sincere condolences for Lillian and the entire Zubrinski family. I was a student at the Longfellow School in the 1950s and Mr. Zubrinski was my math teacher and football coach (Go Purples!) I loved his upbeat enthusiasm and energy. He was a great teacher and an even better man.

Gene and I taught together at Longfellow School for longer then I can remember His students would come to me raving about Coach He was a hard act to follow He and Lil would come to Susan Neal’s BBQ in Yarmouth in the summer He will be missed. I wish I could be with you all Lorna Larson

I was so saddened to read in today’s Globe of the passing of one of my favorite teachers at Longfellow school. Mr Z was also one of my favorite coaches. I was always happy to go to his class. Although I was not a great math student. He was a great coach as well. He was always a positive influence on me. To this day I still remember what a great teacher he was and how I enjoyed going to his class. To his family my deepest sympathy for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that I as his student who never forgot what a wonderful person and teacher he was to me.

Dear Family of Gene, Please except my deepest sympathy at the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I had the pleasure of working with Gene at the Longfellow Scool back in the 70s and as a newer staff member he was very friendly and encouraging. I also remember he always had that great smile. May your memories of this wonderful man comfort you at this time.

Mr. Zubrinski was my 6th grade teacher at the Henry Wardsworth Longellow grammar school in Cambridge for the 1957-58 school year. I remember him very fondly and an energetic man who loved engaging his students. His standard disciplinary practice was "page 50," meaning that the offending student had to copy page 50 from our desk dictionary in longhand. My sincere condolences go out to his family.

My deepest condolences to Aunt Lil, Cris and Paul. He was a wonderful man and terrific uncle.

My deepest sympathies to Auntie Lil, Chrissy and Paul. My childhood holiday memories are filled with many happy and colorful images of you all. Zubie was one of a kind. May he Rest In Peace.