Yevgeniy "Gene" Nikitin, of Lowell, formerly of Woburn passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2019. He was 29 years of age. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, he was the son of Irene (Stekleeva) Frankel of Billerica and her companion Richard Corsetti II, who was like a father to Gene.
Gene was raised in Woburn, attended Woburn High School and was a graduate of Danvers High School. As a young boy Gene was very active in youth sports. He played Pop Warner Football and also was an excellent Lacrosse player that earned him a college scholarship. Most recently Gene worked as a heavy equipment operator with BMC Corp. and Charter Contracting Company. Gene held multiple licenses an certification in the industry he was employed in. Gene was an avid sports fan and enjoyed keeping up to date on what was happening in the sports world, he also enjoyed fishing and cherished spending time with his family, especially his younger cousins.
Gene was the nephew of Marina Volkova and a dear cousin to Katerina Volkova and Alexey Volkov of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Nephew of Lisa and Stephen Rynkowski or Ridgewood, NJ and cousin of Krista Rynkowski and her fiancé Jameson Kowalczyk, Daniel, Brad, Patrick and Jerilyn Rynkowski of Ridjewood, NJ. Godson of Julia Slivinskaya. He was a grandson of Jeanne (Corsetti) Wilson and is also survived by best friend Keith Doucet along with many more dear friends. Gene is further survived by his former girlfriend Jennifer Moura (McGee) who was by his side for a long time and fearlessly fought for Gene in his battle against addiction.
Everyone who knew Gene will remember his big heart, love for life and highly infectious smile that could light the room and cheer everybody.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Thursday, March 14th for calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will conclude with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m.