ROCKPORT - Gene Piken, 75, passed away on the morning of July 28th surrounded by the love of his family.  He leaves behind his family who will miss him dearly and three, small dogs, who miss him, too!

Gene was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 5, 1946. He was the son of Bernard and Rachel Gardvici Piken, who met in France during WW2 and fell in love. After the War was over, the family settled down in Dorchester, Massachusetts. 

From humble beginnings, Gene worked hard and made himself successful. He worked hard to put himself through college and earned multiple master’s degrees.  He ran the international divisions of several top software companies around the world.  Later he transitioned into the health insurance industry and started his own very successful business in Camden, Maine.  

Gene met his wife, Linda Vaughan, on a genuine blind date. They were married shortly thereafter, and later welcomed their daughter, Jennifer, into their family. 

Gene had a dream life, if only for a while. He traveled the world, spoke many languages, and made many friends. Gene was an outstanding person who was smart, dedicated, and charming. He had a strong work ethic and loved to help people... he still had not retired when he passed. He was loved and will be missed.

A gathering of love and remembrance will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2021 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.  

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a national or international animal welfare organization of your choice.  

To share a memory or condolence with the Piken family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.