Gregory John Karakos

I did not know Greg, but I did know his Mother, Mary. There is so very little that one can do or say. Please know that there are many hearts that care. With Sympathy and Caring Thoughts,

Diane Finocchiaro, Branchville, NJ

The Lord,has set him free.

No pain or sadness dose he feel,

For Our Lord has set him free

The Lord Raped his

Loving Arms Around him

And took him By His Side.

The beauty is up in Heaven

now where He resides

Our thoughts and prayers

ADP

I do not know the words to express to your family. Greg was special in many ways, academically, athletically, and emotionally. He is an inspiration to us all. He struggled to survive for 6 years, but what he really did was to leave behind a lasting legacy of courage and strength. He may only have been of this earth for 19 years, but he left a lasting impression. We will miss him and keep you in our prayers as we have for the past 6 years.
Our deepest sympathy,
The Messina...

Greg was the nicest person I could ever know. He was a sweetheart...and a person to run to when you needed advice or help. He was involved with a S.E.E.K prgram back when we went to elementary school. He will never be forgotten but yet a memory of someone who made a difference in my life. Along with Kim Goupil. I love you Greg and you will be missed!

I am so saddened by Greg's passing--though I only knew him fleetingly through my daughter, Michelle. A few year's ago he came to a cancer charity event I am involved in and he was so appreciative of the opportunity to attend. He was such a vibrant young man. And so strong to carry on through the graduation ceremony despite how poorly he must have felt. I am also saddened I didn't see him in the crowd following the graduation ceremony as I would have loved to have told him how proud I am of...

Dear Mary and Family,

My heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have not been in school with Greg in 6 years. We were friends in Fredon from Kindergarten-6th grade, I cannot be there for the wake and funeral, I am at hockey camp in Minnesota. I am dedicating this workout to Greg. I know he loved roller hockey. I will be on the ice, and I offer you my deepest, most sincere sympathy. Greg, keep an eye on all of us down here, I for one, will never forget you.
Your friend,
Beaver

I knew Greg from afar. Our kids are the same age and I remember him graduating from Fredon and have asked through the past 6 years how he was doing on several occasions. Senior Awards night was the first time I saw him in 6 years and he was smiling and then again at graduation a few short weeks ago - not sure how any family ever recovers from such a devastating loss. Such a great kid - my heart aches for your family - may God bless you and comfort you in all your days ahead.

He beat me in ping-pong. That doesn't sound like much until you find out that I rarely lose at ping-pong. And this is not to brag about myself, but to reveal how driven Greg was. He just never gave up. And not just in ping-pong, but in the many activities he ventured into which you can read above. Would that we all would go for it with all we had, with as much gusto and zeal that Greg did. I am going to take a lesson from Greg in this. And it's going to stay alive in me right alongside...