Mb>Gene Meale, born October 13, 1921 in Fossalto, Italy to the late Maria Tesorina Bagnoli and Angelo Michele Meale. Beloved husband of Betty Grooms Meale for 38 years. Survived by loving step-children Steve Meranda and Michelle Wilson, daughters Valerie Meents, Andrea Ware and Dianne Willemstein, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and his sister Nicoletta (Robert) Brown. Employed by GE Evendale for 39 years. Monday, August 27, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Private services to be held at the convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis TN 38105 or the American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Pl, Cinti OH 45219-9932.