Gregory John Motycka, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from injuries related to a fall. Greg was born in Fort Ord, California, and grew up in Coventry, Connecticut. After high school, Greg toured the country for two years as a bass player and musical director for the production company, "Young American Showcase", based in St. Petersburg, Florida, an experience that shaped and developed his interest in music production and engineering. After Showcase, he attended and graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, subsequently residing in Nashville for the past 23 years. He is survived by daughter Abby Motycka and son Eli Motycka of Nashville; mother and step-father, Stephanie and Doug Murray of North Stonington, CT, father and step-mother, John and Susan Motycka, of Coventry, CT, sister Metta Motycka of Woodbury, VT, and step-sisters Lori Ratchelous of Cheshire, CT, and Mary-Ellen Delaney of Boston, MA. Greg was a musician with an especially fine ear that he put to use when working in various Nashville recording studios. He was an avid collector of historic military antiquities as well as a motorcycle enthusiast. He operated a motorcycle repair business and had special interest in vintage motorcycles, notably Indian and Harley Davidson. He will be greatly missed by his extended family as well as good friends, Roger Alan Nichols, Doug Boucher, Myles Martinson, and business partner Scotty Wrecked, all of Nashville. A remembrance gathering will be held Saturday, November 26th from 12 - 3 PM, at Kent Hollow Farm, 65 Tanguay Rd, Kent CT.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 23, 2016.

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Dana Harris

August 23, 2024

I just saw this and I´m so sorry .
I knew Greg when we played in Freedom Jam together. He was a great guy with an awesome sense of humor. Please a representative my heartfelt condolences.

Chris Behre

January 21, 2023

Dear Greg, was so sad to find that you are out of this world. But you always were anyway..was down here and trying to look you up. I want to thank you for mixing my song for me down here in N, years ago,at the cost of a six pack of Diet Doctor Pepper. And I'm not sure I ever told you that Paulina liked the song you produced at Berklee for me. You always had the best smile...and always upbeat, and highly creative. We loved you in Boston, you were a hard guy not to love( had to keep N eye on my girl Courtney around you-just kidding)you always were a gentleman...you had/ have God's spirit in you. I guess the next productions will have to be in heaven...I hear they have the best gear. Until then, they say rest in peace, I say go dancing on rainbows- the rent's paid. love you Greg. Peace

Nicole K

May 5, 2019

Greg I'm so sorry to have just found out about your passing. I'm so hurt to know your no longer here! You were always there when I needed someone to talk to. I miss you dearly. I know your up there enjoying your Miller highlife the king of beers as you called it. Rest easy old friend.

Randy Boecker

January 26, 2018

My condolences to the family. Greg was one of my roommates at Berklee 83-84. He was always positive, encouraging and a great friend. So sorry for your lost.

Tim Schuett

January 10, 2017

Greg and I met in early 1995. Over the next 20 years, Greg and I built a friendship that to this day is unmatched. I always said he was one of my life friends. No matter what, our friendship would weather time....and it did. We rode our bikes every chance we could, we golfed just as often. For a while, we took trips to CT to play on the family course. We went into the motorcycle business together too. My heart goes out to John and Susie and all of the other family members. He was/is everything a friend should be and I was proud to call him my friend. I'm so thankful the took the time to know me. Until I see you and Johnny again, take care my Brother and keep your knees in the breeze.

Gary Jenkins

December 27, 2016

So very sorry to hear about this! Greg rented a house from me for several years. Please let me know details of service. He was an awesome guy! Deepest sympathies to his family!

Shirley Gonzalez (Leet)

November 23, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of your passing. You were a beautiful person inside and out. I am proud to have met you in school Greg. . My sincere condolences to your family. RIP my dear friend till we meet again.

Rebecca Underwood

November 23, 2016

I am shocked and greatly saddened by this news, Greg was an amazing and talented young man I knew from CHS, I will never forget the mid-80's winter he invited many of his old Coventry friends and new friends from Berklee to his parents house in VT for a song and memory filled skiing weekend. It has been a sweet memory for me these many years. I am so very sorry for the loss of the Motyka families. Thoughts of strength and love to all of you. Greg will always be with you.

Curt Wright

November 23, 2016

John and Susan,I am so sorry to learn of the sudden and tragic death of your son Greg. I have not meet Gregory but knowing you John I am sure he was a wonderful person. It is easy to say life must go on but hard io achieve. My hopes and prayers are with you and Sue, and all those many others who loved him.

God bless, Curt

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Heidi Diehl

November 23, 2016

Sending loving thoughts to Greg's family and friends. We were in school together and I have special memories of being in dance band.
Peace...

Todd Boice

November 23, 2016

I am so sad and shocked to hear of Greg's passing. He was my neighbor and best friend in High School. I don't think I have seen Greg in 30 years but never felt like we weren't still great friends. SO many great memories! I will miss you Greg!

kelley

November 23, 2016

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

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