Eugene Anthony Garifi, of Thornton was born November 3, 1944 in Denver, Colorado and passed away June 21, 2004 in Denver. He is survived by his wife, Catherine S. Garifi, of Thornton; daughters, Heather (Harlan) Garifi Hendrickson, Megan Garifi Cain and Susan Garifi; mother, Margaret V. Garifi; brother, Richard T. Garifi and grandchildren, Madison and Jaime. Memorial Services will be Friday, June 25, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at the Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances are suggested to : Denver Public School Foundation, c/o Gene Garifi Memorial Music Fund, 900 Grant St., #710, Denver, CO 80203.