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Gregory McCoy Obituary
He was born in New London, on Jan. 11, 1982, and spent his early life in this area. He graduated from Fitch High School, Wheaton College (Ill.), and the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. At the time of death, he was a family practice doctor at Andrews AFB Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; son, Caleb; and daughter, Libby. He is the son of Bob and Joanne McCoy and son-in-law of Patty Giannattasio. He leaves his brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Jen McCoy; sister and brother-in-law, Gwynne and Dan Widlicka; sister-in-law, Molly Giannattasio; and six nieces and nephews.
A local memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Groton Bible Chapel, Toll Gate Road, Groton.
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Geoff and Val Gordon
January 24, 2015
Dear Bob, Joanne, Todd, and Gwynne,
So so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. I mostly remember Keith as a little kid - he was definitely the most entertaining McCoy! - but he will be greatly missed. Trusting that the Lord is bearing you all up in His arms right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Geoff and Val Gordon
January 24, 2015
Words can never express what we feel for the love we share with you for Keith. Words can never show...nor even approach how to even remotely give comfort to you Joanne and Bob.The comfort you two have given the multitudes over the years of your tremendous ministry. Joanne, as a parent, I ache for you. I remember back when...my father died, and you hugged and consoled me in the most beautiful manner. Your grace and compassion helped with my healing. Bob, my love for you is boundless and unending...like Keith's and all of us who share the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ. While I haven't enjoyed the rich aroma of GBC in some time, my heart is and has never been far away. I can easily recall the warm moments spent teaching Keith and his siblings the love of Christ in the myriad classes I taught at GBC; or enjoying his youthful sweetness at the many dinners we shared at your home...when I , no my family needed you most. Your love and dedication to Christ and to fostering not just my and my family's growth in Christ, but our commitment to sharing His grace wqs a lesson for Keith and my children as well. How blessed is Keith to have you Bob and Joanne as his guides, confidants and emissaries of Christ as his parents.
You blessed my family and I in such a small tangible way, but how blessed was Keith to have your love in every intangible manner.
Lynn and I love you and your family so deeply. We bless you for your ministry, and for the blessing we have realized to enjoy the physical presence of Keith. While my heart is sore and aches at his temporal loss, I rejoice at the knowledge of the fact that as I type, he is at the Bana seat of our Lord...enjoying the rewards of a life well spent serving our Lord; loving his family, respectfully treating his fellow men and women...honoring his mother and father.
Love Don and Lynn Williams
Richard Leseman
January 22, 2015
Dr. McCoy was our family practice physician at AAFB since his arrival from Nevada. He was a compassionate physician who always took the time to explain in understandable terms what various test results meant. He was an outstanding doctor and I and my wife will miss him. Our sincerest condolences to his wife and family.
Linda Wray
January 20, 2015
Bob and Joanne, my heart has been so sad for what you're going through. I'm thinking of you both, and how exciting it will be when you are all together again in Heaven!! There are a lot of people there that he knows for him to hang out with for now. I can't be at the service, but wanted you to know I"m thinking of you a lot.
Kevin Day
January 20, 2015
Very saddened on the news. He was my Air Force doctor. Thought alot of him.
Barb Shields
January 20, 2015
Becky, I was new to GBC but still thought the world of you and Keith. Prayed for him many times. Will now continue to pray for you because I've been in your shoes.
The four of us
Steve & Mary Hawthorne
January 19, 2015
Dear Becky, Mary and I send greetings on behalf of all Keith's Bolivian friends. We have so many good memories of his two visits here. All our love!
Jim Brink
January 19, 2015
Bob, Joanne and family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Keith was very kind and a wonderful man. My prayers are with you all.
Natasha Winter
January 19, 2015
My love and prayers continue for you all!!!! Distance makes me unable to attend Keith's memorial service! Although I'll be there in my heart! Thank you Becky for your openess in sharing this time with us! I pray God will continue to cover you in His grace, strength and peace. Much Love!
carl and carol shepherd
January 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rashaad Carter
January 19, 2015
Hadn't seen Keith in the past several years, but I automatically remembered our track days at Fitch. ..what an awesome classmate and teammate . God bless the McCoy family.
Rick & Peggy McGowan
January 19, 2015
So surreal that he is gone. He is in our hearts always. Holding Becky, Caleb, Libby, the McCoys and Giannattasios tightly and praying for peace/comfort. Keith will certainly live on in many hearts and through wonderful stories and memories. Their children will always know who their awesome Daddy is. Sending love and prayers to all.
Jeff Creighton
January 19, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss of a such a wonderful youngman. Have you all in my thoughts.
Alan McIntosh
January 19, 2015
I remember competing with Keith in elementary school to see who could recite the times tables faster. He usually won. He was a kind friend, too, and I'm better for having known him.
January 18, 2015
We were so saddened to hear of Keith's passing. May God's power and love strengthen your family. Duncan &Lolly Stoddard
January 18, 2015
Dear Joanne
My heart boke when I heard this about your precious Gregory. What a handsome young man and he leaves a godly legacy. There are no words, but I pray God's comfort that He promises us will be present and you will feel his presence.
our love, Brad and Dianne Miller
Sue and Steve Durham
January 18, 2015
To all of Keith's family. We were so saddened to hear of Keith's passing. We can only imagine the pain you are in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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