Eugene (Gene) DeBernardo, 67 of Dacula, Georgia, died peacefully on November 5, 2026. He was born in Uniondale, New York, to parents Eugene and Lena DeBernardo and grew up in Levittown, New York. 

Eugene graduated from Island Trees High School before studying Architectural Design at New York Institute of Technology and going to work in the Commercial Architecture field. He enjoyed watching his designs unfold into finished projects and would spend time on job sites interfacing with the trades people doing the work. His biggest project was the remodeling of several branches of the New York City Public Library System.

Eugene enjoyed playing golf and softball with his Church Men’s Team and was an avid New York Yankees fan. His love of all things baseball led to his extensive collection of baseball cards, some of which became quite valuable. He moved to Georgia from New York in May of 2023 to be close to family, shortly thereafter, he met and married the love of his life Jami.

Eugene is survived by his wife Jami, sister Barbara Hayes (Stephen), stepdaughter, Rebecca Stacy (Joel); step-granddaughter Evelyn Stacy, nephew Stephen Hayes Jr. (Megan), niece Jean Symonette (Phil), and great-nephews and nieces Philip Symonette (Tiffany), Maggie Hayes, Taylor Symonette, Daniel Hayes, Tyler Symonette, Romney Symonette, and great-great-nephew Phillip Gene Symonette.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville, GA. The family will receive family & friends from 10:30 am until the time of the service