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I used to wait for the newest copy to hit the shelf at my local Radio Shack.
Scanner-Radio@yahoogroups.com; on behalf of; Don [KA9QJG@WOWWAY.COM]
Gene Hughes, originator of the much beloved Police Call radio
directories has died
COSTIN, Gene Born in Louisville, KY November 25, 1927. Gene Costin
moved with his parents at the age of 12 to Los Angeles and loved this
community. He lived a full and accomplished life. As a young man Gene
devolped interests in politics and astronomy and closely followed
developments in both areas throughout his life. He was a passionate
civil libertarian and supporter of many liberal causes and other
charities. He was well known in the two-way radio communications
business and renowned to radio hobbyists nationwide for Police Call,
which he published under the name Gene C. Hughes. After retirement he
served long hours as a volunteer at the LAPD, for which he received a
Volunteer of the Year award from the State of California. He was loved
and will be missed by a wonderful family- his devoted wife Mitzi,
three children, and their spouses-Cathy Costin (Mitchell Reback),
Robert Costin (Yves Yarborox), and John Costin (Rachel Phipps). He was
proud of his four grandchildren, Isaac Reback, Mia Reback, Silas
Phipps-Costin, and Judah Phipps-Costin, and he adored his dog Murray.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tower Cancer Research
Foundation or a charity of your choice. Services will be private at
Gene's request.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on 8/3/2008
Gene's Tribute Site
http://genecostin.com/
Rest in Peace
Don KA9QJG
I used to wait for the newest copy to hit the shelf at my local Radio Shack.
Scanner-Radio@yahoogroups.com; on behalf of; Don [KA9QJG@WOWWAY.COM]
Gene Hughes, originator of the much beloved Police Call radio
directories has died
COSTIN, Gene Born in Louisville, KY November 25, 1927. Gene Costin
moved with his parents at the age of 12 to Los Angeles and loved this
community. He lived a full and accomplished life. As a young man Gene
devolped interests in politics and astronomy and closely followed
developments in both areas throughout his life. He was a passionate
civil libertarian and supporter of many liberal causes and other
charities. He was well known in the two-way radio communications
business and renowned to radio hobbyists nationwide for Police Call,
which he published under the name Gene C. Hughes. After retirement he
served long hours as a volunteer at the LAPD, for which he received a
Volunteer of the Year award from the State of California. He was loved
and will be missed by a wonderful family- his devoted wife Mitzi,
three children, and their spouses-Cathy Costin (Mitchell Reback),
Robert Costin (Yves Yarborox), and John Costin (Rachel Phipps). He was
proud of his four grandchildren, Isaac Reback, Mia Reback, Silas
Phipps-Costin, and Judah Phipps-Costin, and he adored his dog Murray.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tower Cancer Research
Foundation or a charity of your choice. Services will be private at
Gene's request.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on 8/3/2008
Gene's Tribute Site
http://genecostin.com/
Rest in Peace
Don KA9QJG
