Winter 2013 - Teamsters Local 25

Gene Todd at Beacon Fast Freight in 1965.L to R: son Eugene Todd, son Stephen Todd, daughter Eileen O'Brien, wife Nancy Todd,son Robert Todd holding grandson Charlie ToddHonoring Gene ToddIt was a special day on Friday, January 18, when TeamstersLocal 25 officially renamed the day room the “Eugene F.Todd Memorial Day Room,” in honor of the formerbusiness agent and longtime Local 25 member who passedaway December 6, 2012.“Gene served this union with a driving mission to helpour members succeed, while always doing the best for Local25,” said President Sean M. O’Brien, Gene’s grandson.“Through my grandfather, and father, I learned the importanceof being part of a union and the important role laborhas played through history. Men like Gene Todd are the lastof the greatest generation, and it is up to us to carry on theirlegacy. This room will be a living testament to him and therole model he was.”Attended by Gene’s family, including his wife Nancy andchildren; daughter Eileen O’Brien, sons Robert Todd, EugeneTodd and Stephen Todd as well as Teamsters Local 25 staff, theexecutive board and members of the Retirees Chapter, thededication includes a plaque, United States flag and photo.Todd was a proud United States Army veteran of World War IIattached to the distinguished 82nd Airborne Division.Todd became a member of Teamsters Local 25 in April,1945 and served as a Business Agent from 1980 till his retirementin January, 1993. Gene Todd worked as a driver at BeaconFast Freight in Charlestown with his life-long friendsBobby O’Leary and Vinnie Murphy. After his service endedas a Business Agent in 1993, Gene became a daily fixture inthe Day Room, where he was the first to crack a joke and wasthe ultimate prankster always keeping the mood lively.“Gene was always there for our members, long after heretired as Business Agent,” said Joseph Conti, president of theRetirees Chapter. “I hope that when members walk throughthis room, they take a moment to recognize the new dedicationand remember those like Gene who fought for thosethat came after him.”Todd was a member of many local organizations such asthe 520 Club (which he was a founding member), the IrishAmerican Club, Bunker Hill Council #62 Knights of Columbus,VFW Post #529, Somerville City Club and OldCharlestown Schoolboys Association. He leaves behind hiswife, four children, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildrenas well as many nieces, nephews and friends.14 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com