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Laura Lou Wetzel Bessler
August 21, 2025
Hello! I just came across a business card, Life Time Roof Systems. It´s where Greg worked for the few brief months we dated some time about 1979 or so. We actually met in traffic school for tickets we both had gotten. He was so much fun, smart, funny and darn good looking! It makes me so sad to see he passed so very young. I´m writing this just to remind his kids and loved ones how very much he meant to people you never met and that his memory does indeed live on. Prayers for him to be with out Lord Jesus for all eternity.
George Zaft
July 20, 2006
Well Greg, Its been a whole year since you left us and not a day goes by that we don't spend a few minutes with you. Your brother is assembling a number of remembrances by your family and friends to be read at your resting place this weekend. We all miss you Greg!
Tina Johnson
June 27, 2006
I will never forget the time I took Greg out to the desert and allowed him to ride my "older" but much faster dirt bike. He was handsome and cocky as he stated that "If I wreck it, I will buy it." Very shortly after we took off from the unloading area, Greg cracked the throttle and to his surprise it was not his well known Harley, but a incredibly powerful Honda and well I was able to sell that dirtbike without advertising it. I'll never forget the size of that rasberry/bruise on Gregs backside, Greg was always true to his word though, I will always remember how handsome and positive he always was. I am missing him now more than ever! To my good friend... I love you man!
Art Rogers, Jr
August 9, 2005
I was deeply saddened to get the news of the Greg's passing. When we visited AZ in the early 90's and again upon Greg's visit to MI for Aunt Philly's funeral, he always greeted us with a happy smile and open arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and may he rest in peace. God Bless.
Art and Lota Rogers
Michael, Chris, Rainie Viscardi
August 8, 2005
On behalf of the Viscardi kids.
Greg, you touched our lives from the VERY BEGINNING and you will be so dearly missed for the rest.
Thanks for the memories!
Jim Myers
August 1, 2005
Greg,you will be missed. we shared a great 35 yrs. together. you will always live in my heart and you will never be forgotten. its been a great ride.
your best friend, Jim
Marsha Baxter
July 30, 2005
My most sincere sympathy.
Rae Stabosz
July 30, 2005
I did not know Greg, but seeing his picture and reading his obituary and guestbook notes I nevertheless feel the loss of his passing. I grieve with Gordon and his family at Greg's loss, and rejoice in what sounds like a full and giving life. I will keep all in my prayers. Rae
Breanne O'Neil
July 29, 2005
Hey I just wanted to say that Greg was a great guy and from what I can tell, he had one of the best nieces in the world! Ive come to know and love her. Don't worry Greg, I promis to take great care of Britney. You'll be greatly missed
Nancy Hyde
July 29, 2005
Dear Greg,
I'm so sorry I didn't have an opportunity to know you as others did; but I feel I know about you from all of your friends who have known and loved you for so long.
I am looking forward to meeting you on a bright and beautiful day in heaven. There, we can sit under a great spreading Banyan Tree and really get to know each other, (the way I wish we could have here on earth).
In that day our family circle will be complete, and all tears will be wiped away.
Good by for now, dear Greg, until we meet again where Jesus lives.
Joe Rogers
July 29, 2005
Dear God, please take my cousin, Greg, into your loving hands. Amen
Truman Wood
July 28, 2005
HARD WORKING HANDS AND A HEART OF GOLD,
A SMIRK AND A CHUCKLE THROUGH STORIES HE TOLD.
WHETHER RUNNING WITH BULLS OR RIDI’N A HOG,
HAVING TEA IN TURKEY OR LUNCH IN PRAGUE,
AMSTERDAM NIGHTS OR A SUNNY BEACH DAY,
WHAT A JOURNEY OF LIFE HE WOULD CONVEY.
HOW EARLY IT SEEMS HE WAS TAKEN AWAY
BUT OH HOW MUCH HE ENJOYED HIS SHORT STAY.
MAY WE ALL LEARN FROM HIS LESSON ON LIFE,
BRIEF IS OUR TIME, LONG IS OUR STRIFE.
BREATHE IN MUCH JOY, WHILE YOU HAVE THE CHANCE,
WORK WHEN IT’S TIME, BUT TAKE TIME TO DANCE.
HE HAD HONESTY IN HIS WORDS AND A FIRM HANDSHAKE,
HE WOULD LOOK YOU IN THE EYE AND HIS WORD NOT BREAK.
YOU COULD SEE THE LOVE FOR LIFE IN HIS BLUE EYES SO DEEP,
YOU CAN HEAR HOW WE MISS HIM THROUGH THE TEARS THAT WE WEEP.
WE NEED MORE MEN LIKE HIM, TO MAKE THIS WORLD A BRIGHTER PLACE
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY FRIEND GREG WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
MAY PEACE BE FOREVER WITH HIM,
ALWAYS HIS FRIEND.
Mary Rogers Ribotis and family
July 27, 2005
We were so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. The last time we visited was a few years ago when he traveled to Ann Arbor for our Aunt Phyllis' funeral. It was nice to see him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Zaft family. We will miss Greg!
Greg
George and Fran Zaft
July 27, 2005
Our beloved son Gregory is gone and we’ll not see him again in this world, but the many people he befriended in life will never forget him. He has more “best friends” than anyone we have ever known, for which we are eternally grateful, and all because of the love, friendship, kindness and generosity he has always shown to others. Good bye, son, you can rest in peace now.
Uncle Art and Aunt Ann Rogers
July 27, 2005
We are very saddened and shocked to hear of Greg's passing. We are thankful to have had some time three years ago,when Aunt Phyllis died, to spend some time with him. We cherish those memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Greg's family at this time and the days to come. Love Uncle Art and Aunt Ann
Robin Duke
July 27, 2005
Greg was a very loved member of the Zaft family and will be missed dearly. He has left many wonderful memories with those who loved him and will alway remember him. Greg is now with his heavenly father who loves him so much. We know one day we will see him again and it will be a wonderful reunion.
May God Bless and keep our family until then.
Robin Duke
Tammy Goldsmith-Waggoner
July 27, 2005
I will miss Greg so very much! He was an amazing man and I treasure the time that we had together 20 plus years ago and recently as well. He was so kind and generous and the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off of his back. He loved his family and friends and lived life to the fullest and with passion! My thoughts and prayers go out to his precious family and those of us who loved him dearly! Thank God for the hope of eternity when we will meet again!
stormie stark
July 26, 2005
Greg, You have been such a blessing to my family from the early years after high school, thru weddings, births and now........Thank You for making a short story long! We will always miss you, but with a smile.
KELLIE CALVINO
July 26, 2005
Greg, you are loved and missed. Thank you for the many non-work related conversations we shared. My love and prayers go out to all your family and friends. See you in heaven my friend, Kellie Calvino
Les Humbert
July 26, 2005
To my dear 1st cousin, 1st grandson of Helen and Arthur Rogers and friend to all. May you all find life in death as ya live and enjoyed life among us all.
your Arizona brother.
Michael Kaczmar
July 26, 2005
I am at a loss as to what to say. I have lost two close friends over the past year and would like to say that a day has not gone by that I have not thought of them. No one is ever forgotten and the memories out there only are of the best of times.
Mike
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