A.E. 'Gene' Piazza A.E. "Gene" Piazza died June 28, 2002, at age 75. Mr. Piazza was born April 13, 1927, in Portland. He served in the Army in Japan during World War II, graduated in 1954 from the University of Oregon School of Law and from 1954 to 1956 was assistant district attorney in Jackson County. He then practiced law. He was past president of the Jackson County Bar Association. In 1947, he married Patricia J. Ogdahl. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Nancy Cobb; sons, Stephen and Gene; and sister, Melita Cargni. Private service. Remembrances to A.E. Piazza Memorial Trust Fund, c/o US Bank, Jacksonville Branch. Arrangements by Memory Gardens Mortuary in Medford. Jul 3, 2002 Portland Oregonian