Susan Frieda Gregori

Susan Frieda Gregori

Susan Gregori Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2008.
GREGORI, Susan Frieda, wife of Harry E. Gregori Jr. of Richmond, Va., passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 following a brief battle with cancer. Sue was born on August 4, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She is survived by her husband, Harry; her three sons, Christopher, Matthew, and Jonathan and his wife, Annette, and their daughter, Allison; her sister, Patricia Reese; and her brother, William Kaczmarek. Sue graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and in 1992 earned a Master of Science in Education from Longwood University. Sue has been the Director of Library and Media Services for St. Gertrude High School in Richmond, Va., for the past 23 years. Prior to her position at St. Gertrude, Sue was a library assistant at Pattee Library at Penn State, taught English at a private school in Berlin, West Germany, was the librarian for the Wayneflete School in Portland, Maine, and the library director at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Richmond, Va. Sue was very active with the Virginia Education Media Association, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, and was St. Gertrude High School's mentor for the YMCA Model General Assembly Program as well as the Model Judiciary Program, developing leadership skills in young women. Sue, along with her family, was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church from its formation, and prior to that was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Christian Wake beginning at 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd., Richmond, Va. 23060. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Gertrude High School in care of the Susan Gregori Memorial Fund, 3215 Stuart Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 21, 2022

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September 22, 2008

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September 12, 2008

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Rebecca Laine

August 21, 2022

I taught Susan in a library media course which was part of her degree program at Longwood. I liked her for her straightforward, can-do attitude and her sense of humor. When afterward I would cross paths with her at VEMA conferences, it was always a pleasure to see how ably she represented our profession and the Longwood program. She was truly a woman who made a difference.

Laura Weaver

September 22, 2008

Gregori Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a SGHS alumna and have fond memories of Mrs. Gregori's kind smile. She gave so much of herself to her students and to the SGHS community. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

Ashley Morris

September 12, 2008

Gregori Family -
I am truly saddened to hear about the loss of such a wonderful woman. As a SGHS alumna, I had the privilege of being her "library assistant" during my study hall when I was a student and loved every second of working with her. She will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

David Miles

September 2, 2008

Harry, I express my sincere condolance to you and family and send this message with hope and faith that we will be rejoined with Christ in the after life, free from pain and sorrow.

Richard & Helen Rasmussen

September 2, 2008

Harry, Helen and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was my honor to have met your wife on several occassions. The pain and shock of your loss are are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa and Mark Adams

August 31, 2008

Dear Harry and Family,

We are completely saddened to hear of Sue's passing. Please accept our apologies for not attending her memorial. We were out of town on vacation. Sue was a remarkable woman and as we read of all her accomplishments we realized just how many lives she touched so positively. She was indeed a blessing to all she met. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

David Dick

August 31, 2008

Harry:

I just found out about Sue's passing. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please tell me what I can do to help you at this sad time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Rebecca Laine

August 30, 2008

I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Sue's death. She was my student at Longwood in the early 1990s and I remember her fondly. In recent years I would see her at VEMA conferences, usually when we were being propelled in opposite directions down crowded corridors between sessions. She always had warm words, a smiling face, and a twinkle in her eyes. I'll miss her, but I feel so grateful to have known Sue.

Lorien Rhodes

August 30, 2008

My sincere sympathy on Sue's death. I worked with her at Model General Assembly and will miss her cheerful smile and dedication to her students. She touched the lives of so many and will not be forgotten.

Audrey Church

August 29, 2008

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue and I were in classes together at Longwood, working on our master's degrees, and have been professional colleagues and good friends ever since. Her smile and her graciousness will be missed by the many she touched.

Linda Warren

August 29, 2008

As a member of the Virginia YMCA Board of Directors and having been to many MGA's as a Tri-Hi-Y advisor, I am truly saddened by Susan's death. She will be missed by all of those students whose lives she has impacted over the years.

Please accept my condolences in your loss.

Sincerely,
Linda Warren

Candice Major Addison

August 29, 2008

What a terrible loss of such a kind woman. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Dick and Barbara Moore

August 29, 2008

Harry and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Sue's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during his difficult time. May family and friends give you support and comfort.

David Pribble

August 29, 2008

Dear Gregori Family,
The Pribbles of Williamsburg extend our deepest sympathies to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers...
David, Deborah, Bill & Jonathan

Darryl Glover

August 29, 2008

Harry,

My deepest condolances. You and your family are in my prayers.

Steve Coe

August 29, 2008

Harry,
Kaye and I offer our sympathy during this time of sadness. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, and may God's compassion accompany you in the days to come. God bless.

Judy & Don Richwine

August 28, 2008

Harry,
Our memories of the two of you go a long way back. Don got to know you, Harry, professionally before I got to know Sue while we were both preparing to become librarians.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 28, 2008

Dear Harry - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Zelda Hardy - Mechanicsville, VA

Erin Burke Brown

August 28, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. As an SGHS alumna I have fond memories of participating in Model Judiciary and benefitting from Mrs. Gregori's help on various school projects. She will be missed.

Kristel Riddervold

August 28, 2008

I send my sincerest condolences both personally and on behalf of the VEMSA membership. I hope you can feel our love and support during this saddest of times.

Mark Haley

August 28, 2008

Harry,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Dyson (SGHS)

August 28, 2008

Harry & Family: I have had the pleasure of working with Sue at SGHS for the last 7 years. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Sue made the best pumpkin roll & deviled eggs for all our functions. She was a wonderful person & will live in our hearts forever!! Our prayers are with you, yours sons, and all your family.

Al Christopher

August 28, 2008

Dear Harry,
Chelsea and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will be thinking of you and know that you will find comfort from the support of family and many friends.

Candy Hensley

August 28, 2008

Harry & family,
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy and Roland Owens

August 28, 2008

Harry,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your family's loss of Susan. You always spoke of her with such great admiration and affection, and we know you will miss her terribly. You are in our thoughts.

Amy Pickral

August 28, 2008

I met Sue when I was a student at Saint Gertrude, and got to know her when I returned to teach there. Her kindness, dedication, and passion for her work inspired me and countless numbers of students. Please know that she has made a lasting impact on both the physical structure of SGHS as well as the hearts and minds of all who knew her. I can't imagine the library without her!

Claudia Reed

August 27, 2008

I knew Susan professionally and was always impressed with her dedication to the library at St Gertrude's. She gave so much to so many students over the years and help so many in the library world too. She will be greatly missed.

John Clark

August 27, 2008

Dear Gregori Family,
We are thinking of you during these difficult and sad times. You are in our prayers. We wish you some comfort in our support and I hope you find some relief in embracing each other.

With Love,
John and Devon Clark

Kathy Getz Kalt

August 27, 2008

Butch and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of Sue. May your memories and loving family help you through this difficult time.

Karl Bren

August 27, 2008

Dear Harry, Jane and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife, Sue. We can only imagine how deeply you were in love and I am sure, one another's best friend.

Ford Pham

August 27, 2008

To the Gregori Family,

I'm sorry to hear the news of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Chris Carlton

August 27, 2008

Gregori Family,

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I hope you find strength and comfort in each other and by celebrating Mrs. Gregori's life.

Sam Turner

August 27, 2008

To the Gregori Family,
Our prayers for strength and healing are with you at this time. I have had the honor of teaching and working with Matt and Jon, and my sincerest offers to help in any way are extended to you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,

Chris Porter

August 27, 2008

Harry,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. At a time like this, it is very hard to see past your loss, to understand she is in a better place and free of any suffering. I lost my grandmother quite suddenly, within the week of her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, so I understand how difficult it must be for you and your family. Please know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

J.J. Gilday

August 27, 2008

To The Gregori Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences.

kimberley Overman

August 27, 2008

Mrs.Gregori always had something nice to say about my girls. Emily adored her and had a wonderful time at MGA. SGHS library won't seem quite the same. I am sorry for the loss to your family and to the SGHS family.

Elsie Franklin

August 27, 2008

Harry: My heart pains knowing the pain you and your family are enduring. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people care and love you. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Elsie Franklin

Gerry Seeley

August 27, 2008

Harry,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of your friends at DEQ.

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