Staatsburg – Eugene E. Crittenden, 92, a lifelong Hyde Park / Staatsburg resident, died peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  Born July 20, 1929, in Rhinebeck, he was the son of Fay and Mabel Heywood Crittenden.  Gene attended the former Staatsburg School before serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War Era.  He was proudly stationed on the Cruiser USS Albany and Destroyer USS Lowry.  He was a former member of the Hyde Park American Legion Post #1303.  Although raised Episcopalian, Mr. Crittenden attended Regina Coeli / St. Paul's Catholic Parish in Hyde Park / Staatsburg, along with his family.     Gene worked in the Gas Department at Central Hudson for over thirty years until his retirement in 1991.  An avid outdoorsman, Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Neighbors Gun Club in Rhinebeck, Ti Yogi Bowmen in Hyde Park, and Trout Unlimited.  When his sons were young and active in scouting, Mr. Crittenden served as Scoutmaster for the Hyde Park Boy Scout Troop #37.    On August 29, 1953, in St. Stanislaus Church, Pleasant Valley, he married the former Mary Frances Cruger. His wife of 67 years predeceased him earlier this year on February 13, 2021.  In his retirement years, Gene and his wife, Mary, loved to travel. They went on many cross-country road trips, and even a trip to Ireland.     Survivors include his four sons, Joseph Crittenden and wife, Diane, of Staatsburg, Matthew Crittenden and wife, Kim, of the Town of LaGrange, Mark Crittenden and wife, Mary Ellen, of Red Hook, and Paul Crittenden of Staatsburg; six grandchildren, Zachary Crittenden (Rachel Cuyler), Maureen Crittenden (Dylan Clancy), Rachel Crittenden, Austin Crittenden (Marie Uridia), and Shane and Luke Crittenden; three  great grandchildren, Niall Crittenden, and Sylvan and Rose Clancy; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.    In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Lois Rosencrans.  The Crittenden Family would like to send out thanks to all the caregivers over the years that took special care of Gene and enabled him to stay in his home with his family.     Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 PM, Wednesday, November 10th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, November 11th at the Funeral Home. Deacon Shaun Boyce will officiate.  Burial with military honors will follow in St. Paul's Wurtemburg Cemetery in Rhinebeck.  Gene's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org)  To send an online condolence, or for directions, visit Gene's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .