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Gregory Switala Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Vicki Folts
October 11, 2024
Always loved and never forgotten. Kindred Spirits in music and life. Rest well my dearest friend of my life.
Vicki Folts
October 10, 2023
Thursday this year is the anniversary of your passing and I'm still having blue moments thinking about the loss of you in my life. I'd like to share his solo work here on guitar with our band and a song I wrote. I was on keys, Daniel Mills on bass, Greg on guitar and my youngest brother we lost earlier this year Lon Folts on drums.
http://masteruser.com/greg/sounds/astray.mp3
Vince Valente
October 14, 2022
Miss you and think about you all the time brother, all the awesome times and million laughs we had.
Susie Di
October 12, 2022
Thinking of you with fond memories of first love.
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Sue Di Giacomo
July 10, 2020
RIP Greg.
Too soon taken and Forever remembered.
Vicki Folts
October 12, 2017
His tribute website is still viewable to come and visit parts of his life. Love you my lifelong friend
Vicki Folts
October 12, 2014
Thinking of you this day again and seeing/hearing all you've left behind especially in the music. With much love...
October 11, 2014
it's been a few years now, and we still miss you all the more, and none the less. many prayers later, we hope to see you again.
Eugene Vollmer
May 10, 2009
Remember him from the Musician's Flea Market when it was held twice a year. I was thinking of him when Batavia held the guitar show last weekend. He knew his music.
Please visit the website at www.gregswitala.com
Vicki Folts
February 1, 2009
A website has been in the works for some time now and is partially ready for viewing at www.gregswitala.com
We'd like it if any of you had anything to add to its content to contact the webmaster via the link there so that it continues to grow, which we belive it will.
If you know of people whose names are not included on the people list, or have photos, recorded sound or video, it would be great to add it to this website of remembrance for Greg.
Thanks for reading and hope to see you there.
2008
November 28, 2008
Crystal Degenhart
November 13, 2008
I remember the first song we danced to, "Time In a Bottle," and how true this is.
Sleep well my friend. I can only hope for more, until then know that I will carry thee w/ me always.
Bread: "If", "Lost w/o Your Love", "Aubrey (Gregory) Was Her (His) Name", and "Everything I Own."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILf-54Smv9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-22LPgdXhw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwdTcoUHfkw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THtMy57rtlE
Until then, Greg...you will be sorely missed.
charolette kase
October 20, 2008
I've known greg for all my life. He and vickie made wonderfull music all around my life. I'm so sorry for everyones lose. I know i will miss him very much, and it hurts my heart to never to see him or hear his awsome music again :) a great friend we had in greg
Crystal Degenhart
October 19, 2008
Let me start off by saying I used to refer to him as: The Greg Switala. He could be so originally funny, that I thought it would be a good venue for him to start a web page by the name: Greg Switala, as himself.
Greg was one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met in my life. I witnessed Greg as been kind, gentle, loving, caring, nurturing, forgiving, generous, remorseful, truthful, professional, supportive, progressive, intuitive, astute, creative, curious, warm, friendly, charismatic, funny, plain, deep, earthy and sometimes sad or down. Still, no matter what, he would always see the funny side of things and laugh. Who can forget his smile, his eyes, his voice, his hair, gracious mannerisms, style and class. Who didn’t he somehow make smile, think, laugh or relax. He tried to make everyone he met feel respected and comfortable.
Greg was a very spiritual/peaceful person. On Sunday mornings he would sit at his kitchen table and drink his coffee, in view of the window/sky, while playing his heart ~ ~ his acoustic guitar. He loved music. He recently had been captured by Eric Johnson and the guy who does the Gravity song. :]
Greg always had something good to say about anyone he knew or met and he had so many treasured memories. He always listened w/ respect, interest and concern. When he spoke to you, he spoke from his heart and soul. Everyone loved Greg.
Greg was a self-motivated learner. He always had passionate interests. He could tell you anything about any kind of stringed instrument to the ninth. He would rattle off names, dates, factories, countries, wood types,…just every bit of information one could know about his guitars, violins, bows, etc….. He had many interest of science, space and the basic questions everyone has about life. He would read on the zero point of gravity, Solar Power, The Changes in the sun and on such as the Myans (The Myan Calendar), survival and a new word of the day.
I lost Greg once. I always remembered him. Somehow I got lucky to have him in my life again, and I could never figure out how. I learned something new from him every single day/moment we shared. Greg would make every moment w/ someone special. Greg was a chapter in my book, we hoped to have more pages on. He wrote for me the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.
He made me think, feel, smile, laugh, dance, sing, listen, relax and love. Greg will always be apart of me and my family. He was my best friend and my soul mate. He was more than beautiful to me. I could have looked into his eyes and onto his face forever.
I will never forget you my friend, my heart, my soul, my sunshine, my joy, but when I do remember you, as for now that all I can do, I will sometimes feel sad. I can only hope that there is a place, that God will honor the love we had for each other and allow it continue together.
Rest in peace
October 19, 2008
Charlie Gannon
October 18, 2008
My heart and my thoughts go out to all of Greg's family and friends. Godspeed.
Jennifer Schuster
October 17, 2008
Dave and Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was not aware that your brother (brother in law) was sick. May God be with you all during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
DAWN BARNHART(O'BRIEN)
October 17, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Mark Faraci
October 17, 2008
To Greg's family and friends. I'm very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. May God be with us all at this very sad time. We all wish we still had Greg here with us, but Greg is in a better place now anyways. Heck I know he's jamming with Hendrix at this very moment. Greg was one of my best and truest friends. From high school to band mate and just hanging out with Greg, I had the best times of my life. Greg was the most honest and down to earth person I have ever met, and yes the best dam guirtarist that ever lived.
I will miss you my friend.
Pat Gavin
October 17, 2008
Dave,
My thought and prayres are with you and your family
mary raczka BSP MEDICAL
October 17, 2008
To the switalas: Dave- as you know i am very very sad to hear of gregs death. i still can't believe it. i really liked greg a lot and will miss him.he was really really neat,cool, genuine, and one of a kind.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME.
John Lazik
October 16, 2008
My guitar player, mentor, teacher, inspiration and most of all my friend. Many a time on stage together I'd look to my right and he'd give me that sly grin of his. It'd make me laugh and calm the nerves. Thank you for all the music, the long conversations about life and the memories Greg.
Greg
Vicki Folts
October 16, 2008
Greg and I met when we were only teenagers and literally shared thousands of hours playing, recording and discussing music and just sharing about our lives in general, that was 32 years ago.
Many times we were each others 'go to person' for some sound advice when life's issues troubled either of us and wanted to talk about it. I always trusted him to tell me straight up what he thought and it always came from the heart.
Alot of time has passed since then and there is nothing that can fill the void in my life from his passing. I'll never play or compose music again without thinking of him and wondering what he'd think or have to add. I considered him family, my brother.
I extend my sincere deepest heartfelt sympathy to his family for your great loss. Greg is reunited with his Mom and Dad once again. I'm keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Till we meet again one day my friend...
John and Ruth Miller
October 16, 2008
Ruth and I are so very sorry to have lost not just a neighbor but a Loving friend as well.
In this time of grief, may the glow of God's love light your way, and may the warmth of His embrace give you peace and comfort. Today and always, may the loving memories of Greg bring you strength, comfort, and peace.
Those dearest to us never really leave; they live on in the way they cared, shared and made us happy.
John and Ruth Miller
Josie
October 16, 2008
Dear Cindy & David, So sorry about your brother, Greg was like a brother while we were growing up, thanks for all the great fun we had and all wonderful memories. Greg will be sadly missed but not forgotten, you are both in our thoughts and prayers, take care.
Don & Josie (Klimowicz) Conti
Sue New (Yeates)
October 16, 2008
Dear Cindy and David,
I'm sorry to hear about Greg. You both are in my thoughts.
Me & Greg October 2007
Vince Valente
October 16, 2008
Vince Valente
October 16, 2008
Greg was one of the Best Friends that I've ever had , He was my guitar player in my band , my mentor , always there for me through really tough times . I'll never forget all the great times that we had together , all of the good shows that we played together , the guitar shows that we went to . It is beyond my comprehension how much I miss you my friend . Rest in peace .
Mark Leskovansky
October 16, 2008
I Remember the visits to Houtzdale and our visits to Brant, they were good times. Greg was good hearted.
TAMMY WULF
October 16, 2008
DEAR CYNDY AND FAMILY:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
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