Florence Gregory Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

The Stylings of Disco Flo
Seated in what she thought was too formal a restaurant last winter at Christmas, Florence M. Gregory announced to companions that she was going outside to ask the Salvation Army band on the corner if they knew a certain song. Moments later, the band arrived at the restaurant, took the table next to hers, and played songs for everyone.

"That was my sister," Maureen Petronis said. "She could break the ice anywhere."

Miss Gregory, who was known as "Disco Flo" because of her taste in music, loved people. "She was always smiling and laughing and joking," Mrs. Petronis said. "People were drawn to her."

When she was not working at Aon, where she was a specialist in marine insurance, Miss Gregory, 38, could be found golfing, fishing, cooking, traveling and spending time with her two nieces and three nephews. A longtime resident of Breezy Point in Queens, she was one of three children of Florence and John Gregory.

She was an excellent cook and took particular pleasure in preparing meals for family and friends. Her favorite holiday was St. Patrick's Day, when she would pull out all the stops with corned beef and cabbage.

"She was a fabulous aunt," Mrs. Petronis said.

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I went to our annual 9/11 Memorial here in Tempe Arizona. This year the flag I gave extra attention to had your name on it. I said your name out loud and took a moment of silence. I then came home to search your name so I could know more about you. Your family described you as such an amazing woman. It would’ve had been neat to know you.
I am in my 50s, and so would you be. The next generation is struggling to know much about 9/11 but all of us will continue to honor you. Sending love...

Nicki Guest

January 13, 2026 | Tempe, AZ

Never Forgotten

Nancy K

September 11, 2024

Year after year... this never gets any easier. You are dearly missed, my friend. My life has been forever touched by yours. You will never be forgotten.

Kimberly Kennedy-Tuley

September 13, 2023 | Seattle, WA | Coworker

How can it be the 22 years have passed since we last heard that laugh or saw that smile. Those are etched in my mind forever. You will never be forgotten Flo. Love and miss you always. Janie

Jane Mazzone

September 12, 2023 | St James, NY | Family

I can't believe it is 22 years that you are gone. It still hurts so much on this day, 9/11 I will always tell our funny, crazy stories You my friend are part of all my memories. Until we meet again. Love you

Maureen McBride

September 11, 2023 | Middletown, NJ | Friend

In loving memory of a wonderful person & aunt.
• A Toronto resident

September 26, 2019

My Dearest Florence
You my friend are part of all my memories. I could never ever forget you. Until we meet again. I love you

Maureen McBride

September 14, 2019 | Middletown, NJ | Friend

Rest in peace Flo.

BERT PALUMMERI

September 13, 2019 | INWOOD, NY | Friend

Never forgotten!

Nancy F.

September 11, 2019 | Queens, NY | Friend

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