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for Gregory Neff
Jim Robins
February 18, 2007
I met Greg about 18 years ago as a customer of Data General. He was the most ethical, enthusiastic and wonderful person to be associated with. No one else since then has come close to meeting his level of customer passion and career professionalism. Despite new jobs for both of us, we kept in touch over the years he always made it seem like we had never parted company.
Derek and Ashley, your Dad was SOOOO proud of you. Whenever we spoke, he always would share stories of your successes and his love for each of you. I hope you know how much he loved you both.
My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. Greg’s untimely departure is a huge loss to the family, friends and the community…he will be missed.
Juan Fernandez
February 15, 2007
To Deborah and family, my deepest sympathies. I just learned about this tragedy and I am at a loss for words. I can’t say enough about Greg. He was one of the finest persons I have ever met, always caring, always smiling; a true friend. He truly loved his family and talked about them every time we met. I will miss him. I worked with Greg for many years as one of his clients while he was with Data General and I kept in touch with him after he went to Sun Microsystems.
Stefan Leser
February 14, 2007
Greg,
You left me a phone message the day your life was taken away. The next morning I was told by a colleague that you passed away. Unbelievable, unimaginable, mind-blowing, out of the question, Greg, what? Why you, why so sudden, why? I am still struggling for words. I feel terrible; I did not even have a chance to return your call…….I know that you are at a better place now. I miss you.
Deborah and Family,
I was at Greg’s funeral service last night and I felt that the community had so much affection, tenderness and passion for him. Greg had such a positive impact on so many peoples lives and beyond doubt he truthfully was a blessed man. I am so sorry, so very sorry for your loss.
With Sincerest regret,
Stefan Leser
Wayne Johnson
February 14, 2007
Debra and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Greg is the most honest and forthright person I have ever known, his energy and optimism were infectious, and he had a good heart. I am thankful God made Greg a part of my life; Godspeed, Greg. I will miss you.
Ryan Petty
February 14, 2007
Greg was our account manager for Siemens. He was pivotal in maintaining the excellent relationship between Sun and Siemens. In all my years of experience in working with partners, I have never met anyone as dedicated at Greg. He was truly a star.
We will miss you Greg.
Bryce Baumgartner
February 14, 2007
To the Neff family: So sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Greg for 6-8 years through Siemens. Greg was always very helpful and a very good man.
Rudy Watkins
February 14, 2007
Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. Greg was one of my best friends. He always wanted to come to Tennessee to rude horses with me. We had a great trip to Rome with him and his mother when we were at DG. I have a lot of good memories with him. We talked at least 4 times a year. He was always checking on me and how I was doing. Love Rudy
Claranne Smith
February 14, 2007
Dear Deborah and family,
I worked with Greg at Siemens for the past six years. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. He is a well-respected, caring person and I will miss his smile and cheerful "can-do" attitude. The slide show and funeral service was a wonderful tribute to him. Our sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Claranne
Laurie Flebotte
February 14, 2007
To the Neff Family;
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that you find some comfort in the warm remembrances of Greg shared by so many.
Susan Tommers
February 14, 2007
Deborah and family -
I'm so sorry I could not attend Greg's memorial in person and share with you my thoughts about your wonderful caring husbad and father. I worked with Greg at Sun for past 7 years--he was one of the first people I met in the office and took time out of his very busy day to spend several hours with me making sure I understand "the ropes of the game"- you could always count on a smile, nice chat and good feeling when running into him in the hallway, or sharing business strategies. He will definately be missed by all that ever had the good fortune of meeting him - if only for a few minutes, because that was all it took to feel the strength of a honest, sincere and humble man.
God speed and help you all find strength and recovery in your loss.
Eric and Belinda Medina
February 13, 2007
My little Eric (7 yrs. old) remembers how Mr. Greg helped measure the ark in church one Sunday morning. Eric will always remember a "cool and fun guy!"
Our prayers are with you and your family.
"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy."
Psalm 126:5
Much Love,
The Medina Family
Mark Howell
February 13, 2007
Neff Family,
I worked closely with Greg over the last 7 years and had developed a deep respect for him from our very first business meeting. Greg was a pleasure to work with and will be remembered as a sincere and genuine person. My condolences and heartfelt prayers to you all. Greg will be missed.
Tamra Silvestre
February 13, 2007
My Dearest Deborah,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. Greg was a good man and I know a good husband to you. May God continue to bless you through your time of grief and beyond. Know that you are loved.
Derek Neff
February 13, 2007
Dad, this is the only way ive been able to talk to you. I just wanted to say that I miss you and youre always gonna be with me. I hope you got yours horses and hot rods. LOVE YOU ALWAYS POPS, Derek.
rick weisner
February 13, 2007
Greg was a friend.
I will miss him.
It is a tragic loss to us all.
rick weisner
Patricia Arundel
February 13, 2007
To the Neff Family:
My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. As I read the entries, I can see that Greg touched many lives with his every day actions. What a tremendous gift he gave and legacy he leaves!
Like many, I had the pleasure of working with Greg while at Sun. He truly was how others have described him...positive, upbeat, professional, and above all kind.
There is little I can say to take away your grief, but please take comfort in the knowledge that Greg had an impact on those who knew him and will be missed deeply and remembered fondly.
In sympathy,
Patricia (Robischon) Arundel
Cathy Exley
February 13, 2007
My Dearest Friend and family,
On behalf of all the children at the Power Station here at TCI West, our love and prayers are with you during this time. As one of the children wrote in a card to you; Roses are Red, Violets are blue, we will miss Mr. Greg almost as much as you.
Greg was a pure joy to work with and a strength for our team here at church to raise up Godly children in the love and truth of the Lord. He will be missed more than words can express and tears can cover.
With all our love,
Pastor Cathy and the Power Station.
Sue Fancher
February 13, 2007
Deborah and family,
Greg was a great man to work with and know. He will be missed by so many here at Sun. I hope you can find peace knowing that he is in heaven watching down on you. May God be with you.
David Earley
February 12, 2007
I met Greg when he worked for Data General and found him to be the most honest, pleasant and professional person I had ever associated with.
In subsequent years, we had the privilege to share special times with Greg and Deborah at Walt Disney World each Christmas season.
We will miss Greg very much.
Dave and Judi Earley
Sharon Caldwell
February 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy at this time of great loss. May the Lord comfort you in the way that only He can.
Jeff McNiece
February 12, 2007
Dear Deborah and family,
I worked with Greg for around 12 years both in Lake Mary and Boca Raton. During that time, I never heard him utter a negative comment (and I probably gave him ample cause to from time to time). He was an absolute joy to work with and I always thought of him as a friend. It's hard to imagine not seeing his smiling friendly face except in memories. That is probably how I will always remember him. I'm positive that he is in heaven and will be watching down over the family - especially during the tough times. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to his family.
John DeBarry
February 12, 2007
Deborah,
How I wish I had the right words for you, but all I can say is I sure did love this wonderful person and will miss him tremedously. He has left me with a lot of memories from our days together at DG to his arrival at Sun. A finer person to work with cannot be found. I remember the trip to Rome when Greg brought his mother and all the fun and teasing we had. I remember running into Greg and you at the Tech/UGA that year. What a treat it was to see the two of you. Yes, I have my memories and I am sure you have yours. All my love along with my prayers are for you and the kids.
God Bless and Take Care of You.
Len Lucia
February 12, 2007
I worked with Greg svereal years while I was at Sun Microsystems. The news of his passing was a shock and unsettling because it reminded me that our time in this world is finite and should never be taken for granted. My heart goes out to the entire Neff family. Greg is one of those people that was genuinely pleasant and upbeat. No one ever had anything but nice things to say about Greg. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Chuck & Colleen Martello
February 12, 2007
Dear
Deborah and family,
Words cannot express the grief and sympathy that we share in your loss.
I had the privledge of knowing Greg for almost 20 years. He taught me
much as a colleague and a friend with his graciousness and calm
demeanor. I will never forget Greg's compassion, warm personality and
genuine concern for those he met. Above all, he always put his love for
his family first. Although he has left an unfillable void in the lives
of those he touched, the good Lord has welcomed him to a very special
place in the Kingdom of Heaven. May God help you cope, and may our
thoughts and prayers somehow ease your pain and suffering.
God Bless.
Rudolf and Alice Mehl
February 12, 2007
Dearest Deborah and family
It is with regret and great sadness that we cannot attend the funeral due to circumstances out of our control at this point.
Greg has been such an incredible person and I am honored that I had the opportunity to work with him for the last 15 months. He was in his own way my best mentor and partner and I cannot show more appreciation for what I learned from him in the business world and from both of you as friends.
Greg will be dearly missed by me and always fondly remembered by his extreme kindness, integrity and honesty.
Our prayers and thoughts will be with you in spirit.
Kind regards and much love
Rudi and Alice
Jim White
February 12, 2007
My deepest condolences to Deborah and all of Greg's loved ones, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Like so many others, I am very proud to have known and worked with Greg. As a business person Greg was a consummate high-integrity professional and a role model for anyone in sales and customer service. Greg always greeted us with an infectious smile, an enthusiastic handshake and a positive "can do" attitude. No matter what sort of challenges he might be facing, he always saw the plus side. I used to like asking Greg about his latest meeting, because no matter how tough the customer or situation, he never had a bad meeting. It was always "a really great meeting". As a person, Greg will always stand out in my mind as one of the most caring, considerate and pleasant people one could ever hope to meet. We occasionally talked about family
and Greg clearly loved and treasured his family. I'm proud to count Greg Neff as a friend. I know he's in a great and loving place now.
Greg, we will miss you buddy, and always remember you with a smile.
Patrick Mullen
February 12, 2007
I am stunned to see that Greg has passed away. I worked with him in the past at Gee & Jenson, Engineers-Architects-Planners, Inc. where I found out about his love for soft-ball. I recently spoke to he and his wife trying to help them with some County permit issues. He was a great person and will be missed.
Kelly James
February 12, 2007
As I read through the entries in this guestbook, it is evident to see how much God has used Greg to touch so many lives. As I look through the pictures of Greg and Deborah from my sister's wedding, I am ever so grateful that my family was able to visit with him. I keep thinking back on the first Thanksgiving that Greg and Deborah spent at my parents house. It was so much fun, and it was so great to get to know both of them. Greg had such a genuwine spirit and love that surrounded him, you couldnt help but to fall in love with him! Our hearts are very heavy right now, and there are no words that could relieve the sorrow, but there is the love of Greg, and the love for Greg, that will keep us strong. By God's grace, we were able to have Greg as a part of our lives, and I will forever be grateful for that.
Much love to my family and to all of the friends and coworkers that Greg has touched. My prayers go out to you, may God embrace each of you with comfort and peace.
Shawn Malaney
February 12, 2007
Greg
was not only a valued collegue, but a friend as well. He always had a
smile for everyone, and it was clear to all how much he loved his wife
and family. He will be sorely missed. All our thoughts and prayers are
with his family.
Jane OKeefe
February 12, 2007
Although I never met Greg in person, I have worked with him for the last 12 months, and he was always a kind mannered gentle person who was always warm and very grateful for anything. I was truely saddened by the news, and my prays and heartfelt sorrow go out to family and close friends. He will be greatly missed.
Shelley Frisch (Sun Microsystems)
February 12, 2007
To the Neff Family,
I never had the privilege of meeting Greg in person but in talking to him via phone, could tell the amazing person that he was.
He epitomized the true Southern Gentleman, and it was always
a pleasure to speak to him.
It took my breath away when I received the note saying that he
had passed.
Some times people touch your lives that you work with and he
was one of those people.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Reilly
February 12, 2007
Dear Deborah and family,
I worked closely with Greg since joining Sun Microsystems almost three years ago. He was one of the first people to welcome me to the company and help me learn the ropes. A cherished colleague and friend, I will miss him greatly. My thouhgts and prayer are with you now and always.
Steve McCreary
February 12, 2007
I knew and worked with Greg for 20 years and I will always remember his smile and the great attitude he had about everything. I will miss that. Greg was always more than a co worker, he was a freind.
Bob Kasson
February 12, 2007
I worked with Greg at Sun Microsystems and was very sad to hear of his passing. Everytime I would run into Greg in the office he would smile and say "How are ya doing Cowboy" He had a great outlook on life and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was a good man and my good friend. He will be missed by all - my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Brian Gamble
February 12, 2007
I also worked with Greg for many years at Sun. He was always up beat; always wanted to do what was right. He and I spoke many times of family we both had in Ohio. He will be truly missed. My sympathy to his family and to all who knew him.
Chuck & Judy Kenfield
February 12, 2007
Deborah & family,
Although we didn't really know Gregory we did have the pleasure of serving with Deborah in the TCI choir & praise team. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bill Parmelee
February 12, 2007
I worked with Greg for several years at Sun and never met a better person. He loved his family, loved his friends and had such a great outlook on life. I was shocked to receive the news and will miss seeing Greg's smiling countenance. I can only imagine how bright his light is shining now in Heaven.
william lee
February 12, 2007
To the family of Greg Neff. I have worked with Greg for close to 4 years now and consider him a friend as well as business partner. He will be missed. Please know he is in my thoughts and prayers.
Axel Stuckenberger
February 12, 2007
Dear Neff Family,
I used to work with Greg in the same global account team at Sun Microsystems and I'm really shocked and saddened to hear about this death. He was a wonderfull colleague, a real gentleman and a truly friend, when we met each other. I will miss him. My sincerest condolences go to Deborah and all of his familiy.
Axel Stuckenberger
Felipe Alvarez Del Pino
February 12, 2007
Greg was simply the best!
His great virtues and traits, both as a person and as a professional, will always be remembered. In every way Greg treated me, he showed a beautiful harmony and a disposition for greatness that is hard to find. We truly lost a great man.
My thoughts and prayers are with Greg's family and his love ones.
Jack Coscia
February 11, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. I only worked with Greg for the past 7 months but he was truely a great person and will be missed.
My prayers are with you and your family
Steven Souza
February 11, 2007
To the Neff Family,
I also knew Greg from working at Sun Microsystems. It's funny how many people knew of Greg either as a customer or associate of his. I think that this may be because of the way Greg conducted himself as a sales professional. Greg was the finest caliber of a man. He always strived to do not only what was good for himself and Sun, but also what he felt really would help his customers. Greg was also able to take relationships to a deeper level than most. He was always asking about not just myself, but my family. You can tell that he valued the love of his own family greatly. I think this may even have been the root of Greg incredible smile. He was a man who was happy with himself, and could therefore share a true smile.
Greg,
You will be truly missed. But I know you are in the presence of our Lord. Rest in peace dear friend.
Steve
Doug and Denise Carman
February 11, 2007
I used to work with Greg at Sun and my husband was one of his customers at Siemen's in Lake Mary, FL. We were both saddened to hear of his death. We both have fond memories of working with Greg. He was a wonderful man. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
George Glasgow
February 11, 2007
I worked closely with Greg for the last 8+ years. Greg was an Account Rep for Sun Microsystems, with a focus on Siemens, the company I work for. Greg brought great integrity to his work, as well as a positive let's-get-this-done attitude every single time I met with him. He was a terrific person in every respect. I will sorely miss a truly fine business colleague. My sincerest condolences go to all of Greg's family and friends. You will be missed, my friend.
Greg Calhoun
February 11, 2007
Neff Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Greg was a wonderful person and touched many people's lives at Sun. Greg was truly a friend to all he met and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg Calhoun
Bernard Striegel
February 11, 2007
My Heart goes out to Deborah and the Neff Family. Greg was one in a million. Always smiling always caring. I will miss him. He was a very good friend. Go to your final reward Oh Gentle Giant. Rest in Peace
Linda and Mike James
February 11, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Mary Wilson
February 11, 2007
Mary Wilson, Lantana, FL
Mike & Fran Bessent
February 11, 2007
Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow. Greg was such a inspiration and positive influence in the lives of so many people. With deepest sympathy and loving prayers,
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