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Gregory Hays Obituary

HAYS - Gregory Ralph Of Baltimore, MD, May 31, 2008. Beloved husband for 32 years of Ann T. Hays (nee Valerino); devoted father of Gregory R. Hays II, Megan Mary Hays of New York, NY, Matthew Frederick Hays and the late Molly Ann Hays; dear brother of Bryan Austin (Katherine) Hays of Macon, GA; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the family owned MITCHELL-WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook Road) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Pius X Church on Wednesday, June 4 at 11:00 AM. Interment at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Gregg and Molly to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 3, 2008.

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Ron & Pat SanGeorge

June 20, 2008

Dear Ann & Family,
I will always cherish the great childhood memories I had at family gatherings with Gregg, Bryan, Aunt Mary & Uncle Ralph.

JIM DE TORE

June 16, 2008

DEAR ANN, I JUST READ THE GUEST BOOK ENTRIES FOR GREG.TAKE COMFORT IN THE OUTPOURING OF AFFECTION AND ADMIRATION FROM HIS MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN, LOVE UNCLE JIMMY

Brooke Schewe

June 16, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart is with you. God Bless.

June 12, 2008

Dear Anne and family,

We ejoyed visiting with you and Gregg on your last visit to Buffalo. We hope that happy memories will sustain you all.

Love, cousins, Betty and Dan Seabury

Joe & Dorothy SanGeorge

June 6, 2008

Dear Ann, We are so sad to hear of Gregg's passing. We remember your visits to Buffalo when the children were little. We fondly remember Gregg & your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you especially during this time. From cousins Joe & Dorothy SanGeorge

Andrew Mroczka

June 4, 2008

Gregg was a great person whom I respected at Pevco. Being originally from Buffalo, Gregg and I would talk at length about the hockey team (Sabres) and football team (Bills). My prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Tim Dyar

June 4, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the family The passing of loved ones always sadden our hearts and become more vivid in our prayers. Greg was always a pleasure to be around and will surely be missed by family and friends.

Tom Weber

June 4, 2008

Gregg was a wonderful person whom I was glad to have the pleasure to have known. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

BARBARA ZRALY

June 3, 2008

DEAR ANN AND CHILDREN, YOU ARE VERY MUCH IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE KNOW GREG IS IN HEAVEN WITH MOLLY , "THE DEAREST ANGEL OF ALL." AND THEY WILL CELEBRATE FATHERS DAY TOGETHER.

Jerry and Jane Askeland

June 3, 2008

As friends of Bryan and Kay, we feel we've always vicariously known Gregg! Good humored stories through the years and calls from the annual beach getaway reflected brotherly love. Our last personal memory is joining your family at the local pub in Providence during Laurie's wedding weekend:)
We are so sorry for your loss,

Paul & Marlyn Rasmussen

June 3, 2008

Our thoughts are with Greg's family and the Valerino family during this very difficult time.

Joyce & Ron Spalding

June 3, 2008

Ann & children,

Greg was a great guy and we will surely miss him. We will remember him as a warm and fun loving man. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry.

Tom Toy Jr.

June 3, 2008

Greg was one of the finest people to ever graduated from St. Joe's in Buffalo. He was a year ahead of me but from the time I arrived at SJCI made me feel welcome. His sense of humor is legendary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, Tom Toy Jr.

Steve Castro

June 2, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Greg's passing. His family and loved one's will be in our thoughts and prayers

John Cortezzo

June 2, 2008

What a wonderful, warm, friendly guy with the best sense of humor. He made the many years of the Stoneleigh neighborhood card games so much fun.

Edwin & Gina Gallagher

June 2, 2008

Anne & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Greg's passing. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy,
Cousins Eddie and Gina Gallagher

Mark Lunday

June 2, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will keep Gregg and family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeffrey Wienburg

June 2, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult days.

Jamie DeTore

June 2, 2008

To My Dear Cousins Ann, Gregg Jr, Megan, Matthew, and to the entire Valerino/Hays family:
All of my prayers and love go out to every one of you, and will continue each and every day. I am heartbroken to know that you are all in such pain from this great loss. I consider myself blessed to have known Gregg, and even more so to be able to call you family. I love you all.

Tim Scanlon

June 2, 2008

Gregg,
You were a wonderful friend all through our college and Grad school years. Your sense of humor kept me going during those years. We weren't ready to let you go. You're in heaven now with Molly!!

Farewell old friend!

Tim Scanlon

Dutchie

June 2, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Greg was a great friend who brightened up every room he walked into. He will be greatly missed.

Kate Glorioso

June 2, 2008

Mrs. Hays and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family at this time.
Kate

Cathy & Wilbert Dill

June 2, 2008

We lost a very wonderful member of our family. Greg will be terribly missed.

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