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Gainesville, Florida

GREG GRESH Obituary

GRESH, GREG, 71
OCTOBER 2, 1942
TO AUGUST 16, 2014
Gainesville - Greg Gresh, age 71 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 in E.T. York Care Center. He was the son of Michael and Ann Gresh, the fifth son of nine children, Ted, Vern, Bob, Herb, Greg, John, Mary, Ann and Michele. He started his own glass business while in high school at age 15. He told his mom as a child that he hated cold weather and was moving to Florida when he grew up, which he did.
Greg was very much loved. He managed to always find time for any person who needed him. He was a very giv-ing and humane person. Greg owned and operated Alachua Tel Com for a good many years and his trucks were all over town keeping up phones for business people and also gave people good jobs. He was a Gainesville Rotarian and a re-cipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and was a life-long entrepreneur. Greg became a creative furniture artesian making beautiful driftwood tables for designers from New York to California and abroad. He was also a wonderful chef, even owning his own restaurant with his brother Bob in Staten Island, NY; they called it the Golden Alica. Greg was a big influ-ence in A.A. and sponsored many people through the years and was very much loved for all the work he did for them and the Triangle Club. He was also active in St. Augustine Catholic Church, having come from a large Catholic family.
Greg was beloved and known by his family as "Gregie Fix" as he was very handy at fixing about anything. He was also an accomplished trum-peter.
Greg died after a short illness of stage 4 cancer on August 16, 2014 and he will be greatly missed.
Greg was the very loving husband of Norine Gresh, whom he met here in Gainesville. They had 3 children, their daughter, Teresa "Tess Gresh", 2 step children, older sister, Michele Gresh and younger brother, Charles Rivenbark; 3 grandchildren, Raychele, Frankie and Dylan and great grandchild, Rylan Estell Wil-liams of Palm Coast. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Herb and John and 3 sisters, Mary, Ann and Michele, all of Unionville, CT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1738 West University Avenue, with Fr. Marek Dzien as celebrant. The family will receive friends Thursday, Au-gust 21, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street. Please visit Greg's memorial page at
www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for GREG GRESH

Sponsored by Tess Gresh.

14 Entries

Thomas Simon

August 15, 2022

Felt like I lost a brother when Gregg died

Thomas Simon

Planted Trees

CHARLES BRYANT

March 22, 2015

GREG, WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS ALWAYS EASY TO SHOP BY HIS SHOP AND CLEAN WHILE WE TALKED.

Anne Galliot

November 28, 2014

This Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for having had Greg as my brother. He was, and in my heart will always be, a caring and loving brother. He brought much joy, happiness, comfort, tenderness, and support into my life. He is with me always and I thank God for blessing me by giving Greg to me as my brother. I know he is in Heaven now, yet he is still with me and those others here on Earth who loved him so much. He lives within our hearts.

Jeanne harrison

November 24, 2014

So sorry to hear of Greg's untimely death. I didn't know him personally but was his customer. I am so fortunate to own 2 of his dining room tables. He drove from Gainesville to Hilton Head Island SC some 300 miles away to deliver the second table because its size made it financially impossible to ship. He charged me almost nothing to bring it to me. We had many fun conversations over the years I knew him which encompassed much more than the details of the tables. Now I realize the worldliness of this wonderful man. My most sincere condolences on the profound loss of Greg. I will always cherish my rather brief encounters with Greg and will cherish the works of art in form of the tables that are so central to the decor of my home.

Thomas Simon

November 24, 2014

We were over the fence wonderful neighbors for many years. Since then, we managed to keep in touch. He was my "working man's" counsel through thick and thin and helped see me through the fiascoes at the University of Florida. My daughter Emmalien was Greg's daughter Tessie's first buddy. We loved Greg and his family and shall miss him dearly. Peace Brother.

David Reid

August 26, 2014

What a tragic loss. Greg Gresh was one of the smartest men I know. Not simply for marrying Noreen or being a great Dad. Way back last century Greg told me about this new thing, I'd say early 1980s, this thing that smart guys called hyper text mark up protocol. Huh? He explained he could go on line and with this gizmo find research from universities all across the country. He pulled up a copy of the Declaration of Independence. It was just the text, this was early days, but it was the internet.
He was one of the most reasoned men I know. He was a devoted citizen. He was involved. And in his too short of stay affected more lives in a positive way that most of us can lay claim too. He was tough lot, but he was love. Your loss is deeply felt by so many. Greg rests in peace.

Bill and Joyce Mellom

August 22, 2014

I am so sorry to learn of Greg's passing. He and I were business partners in the " Suburban Glass Co." located in Unionville, Ct. and ,although we had not corresponded in many years, I remember with a smile, his exuberance and enthusiasm for everything he did in life. Greg was a man of many gifts : musical talents, a creative mind and forceful personality.
I remember him as a deeply spiritual man who led the choir at St Mary's church who, inspired many young people to become more engaged in their faith.
My wife and I offer our prayers and condolences to his wife and family. We remember the Gresh family and offer our sympathy to Herb, John, Ann, Mary and Michele and pray that Our Lord will comfort them in a special way during this difficult time.

Jean Halpern

August 22, 2014

Greg will be missed by all of us that knew him. My prayers are with you Noreen and family and remember we are always here if and when you need us.

Marie Loranger

August 22, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and your family. He is with the Lord and is not suffering. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Don Reid

August 22, 2014

I am so sorry. Greg was always a great friend and a good man! Always there for others.

Bonnie Hillier

August 22, 2014

Noreen & Family.. I am so sorry about Greg. He was so happy all the time when he came to the store.. Always made us laugh saying something silly. He will surly be missed by all. Love & Prayers to all of you. Take care and if you need anything please call me.. Bonnie at CVS Westgate.

Cathy & Jim Ipser

August 21, 2014

Jim and I were saddened to hear of Greg's illness and passing. He was a good friend who would do anything for anyone in need. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. Your "Grumpet" will be missed by all who knew him. Love, Cathy Ipser

Dru, Fritz & Brian Davis

August 21, 2014

I am so sorry to here about Greg. May God Bless.

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