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for Jeffrey Grego
Bob Schwartz
September 28, 2005
Jeff, My friend from Erie told me about your loss, im so terribly sorry. I CAN imagine the pain thats in your heart. My partner of 23 years had a heart attack I buried him on valentines day, His birthday was 8/26 he would have been 42yo. My heart goes out to you Clay and Zoey. My thoughts and prayers are with you all please stay strong. 412-833-6352 is my phone number if you ever need an ear, we have something horrible in common Joey im sorry to say.
sam chestnut
September 24, 2005
joey,clay and zoey,
words can never express the great loss of such a wonderful person that did so much for our community. it was an honor knowing jeff tho he made it feel like the honor was all his. he has touched countless lives and its sad to know there are many he wont be able to. god bless u always.
Anne Burrows
September 12, 2005
Joey and family,
Words can't describe how saddened I was to hear about Jeff. I didn't know Jeff that well, but through your stories I know that he will be greatly missed. Joey hold tight to your children and the three of you will help each other get through this difficult time. I know Jeff will be watching over all of you in a much better place.
Love,
Anne
michael martin
September 9, 2005
Jeff was an amazing man .He was there for me when I needed him through good and bad times.He had a heart of gold.My thoughts and prayers are with you though this time of grief and healing.
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Leah Magagnotti
September 7, 2005
Joey and Family,
Like a father who is strong for his children, so was Jeff for the staff at NWA. A good listener with a non-judgmental ear and advice that was just what we needed to hear.
Clay and Zoëy, Your dad loved you so much and was so proud of you and all your accomplishments.
Joey, You have been blessed with the kind of love that only few experience.
Jeff will be greatly missed.
Clay Grego
September 6, 2005
Dear Jeff,
Not only were you my DAD but my greatest friend. Seeing so many of these guestbook entries really shows us that you have touched a great amount of people. I am astounded by the friends both you and Joey have made through out the years, even a beautiful family was managed to be made. I loved you always with a full and pure heart.
Love & Prayers Always, Your Son,
-Clay
Maria Veneziano
September 3, 2005
Joey & family - although I've never had the chance to meet you on my visits home to Erie, my "aunties" Jo & Annie always kept me appraised of your family. I've thought about you all often, as my partner and I moved home to PA in order to be able to legally co-parent our daughter; which only came about because of the willingness of your family to stand up for what's right. Please know that you and the kids will be in my prayers and thoughts always.
robert eddy
September 2, 2005
joey,clay,and zoey,
we are so sorry for the loss of your partner and dad. he has touched
alot of lives and will be missed and
loved forever. it was a great honor
to have known such a wonderful man,
and to have all of you come into our lives. we are here for all of you. we love you guys, the eddy's
bob,carla,cayla,branden,irelan.
Carla R
September 2, 2005
Joey, Clay and Zoe -- I have known Jeff for many years and considered him to be a wonderful man. We worked together at Crossroads and he spoke often about his family with little stories that always made us laugh. Cheerish your memories as they become more vivid now. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Sam Reisinger
September 2, 2005
Joe,
I have not had the pleasure of meeting you face to face, but Jeff and I would chat about you Clay & Zoey every chance we got.. I had the pleasure of having known Jeff not only on professional level but, I would like to think as friends as well. I would like you to know my deepest sympathy goes out to you,Clay & Zoey. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to email..
Joe you two paved the way for many partners not only thru out PA but also thru out the world..
Jeff I'll never forget you, and all you did for me, Most of all just being there to listen to me and give me the advice only a parent or big brother could give.
Joe,Clay & Zoey, you are in my thoughts and prayers as always..
We've lost One of the BEST here in Erie and One I will never ever forget... Jeff until we meet again.
Love
Sam
Joseph Eddy
September 2, 2005
Joey,CLAY, AND ZOEY
I have never had the chance to meet Jeff but have heard my brother Bob Eddy speek of him often with many great things to say. From what i have read he has touched many lives and helped many people. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Hold your heads up high and be strong, remember he left a little piece of himself with all of you so take it with you and be proud. Our deepest reguards
Joe,TINA,Bud,SANDY,Kim,and DAVID
Trina Stolz
September 1, 2005
My deepest sympathys to your family. A great man was taken to soon,but the angels took him home to finish his wonderful work.My prayers are with you Joseph. Sincerely Trina
Katrina King
September 1, 2005
Jeff was a good person that was always there to help when you needed him. He will be truly missed.
Susan Frietsche
September 1, 2005
I am so sorry about this horrific loss. Jeff was the kindest, funniest, bravest, most loving man. He helped change the course of history in this state, giving countless families the serenity and peace of mind that only legal adoption rights can bestow. I am so sorry, Joey and Clay and Zoe. He will be loved and remembered forever.
Anna Aicher
September 1, 2005
Dearest Joey, Clay, & Joey:
I just found out about the loss of Jeff. I am so terribly heartbroken for all of you that you had to lose your partner & your dad. I don't even know how to express how bad I feel for all of you whom he loved so dearly. I am so happy that I got to know Jeff and all of you even tho we haven't seen you since Derek changed schools. You and Jeff were always so kind to Derek and my Mom. I pray that Our Dear Lord will wrap Himself around all of you and hold you in His Loving Care. You all are in our thoughts and prayers always. God Bless you All.
Love, Anna, Don, & Derek Aicher
Tammy Smith
September 1, 2005
Jeff touched so many hearts in so many ways. I am proud to have had the opportunity to have Jeff in my life as a coworker, teacher and friend. Just to listen to Jeff talk about his family was an inspiration. He loved life and his world revolved around his family that he was so proud of. Jeff's memories will live on in my mind and his love for life will live on in my heart.
Kate Anderson
August 31, 2005
Joey,
There are no words to describe the feeling I have right now. I just received the news about Jeff. I have been thinking of when I first worked with Jeff and met you and I know that I am privileged because I had the opporutnity to have Jeff and you be a part of my life. I remember watching as the children were added to your lives and seeing the family you became gave me great joy and appreciation for what love really is. I will be in touch when I can put my thoughts into a letter that can be shared with the children about my memories of Jeff. I will keep you and the children close in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kate (Kentucky)
Kristie Rhoades
August 31, 2005
I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know this man. Jeff was a co-worker and friend. We have all gained so much from his intelligence, his experiences and his great love for life and his family. My deep felt sympathy goes out to Joey, Clay and Zoey and to all his family and extended family...his close friends. Jeff will be truly missed by all.
Muriel Taylor
August 31, 2005
My Dear Joey,Clay and Zoie,
Our love and prayers from Sister Mary Louise "LOU" family in Glens Falls. Know that Jeff and Lou are danceing. All our love,
Muriel Taylor and family
Pamela Davis
August 31, 2005
Dear Joey,
I didn't know Jeff, only having met him a few times, however, following this journey you and he made, to put together a loving family is something that I will always be inspired by. Your love for each other and committment to take on the challange of the Supreme Court and bring to light the beauty of selflessness will transsend any of our lives. You have broken down ugly barriers and made life better for so many people. Why, God acts in the way he does, sometimes leaves a big question in my mind, however I know that the 3 of you will live on to honor all the good deeds that Jeff accomplished in hs short life. Please know that my thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family.
Kristin Maguire
August 30, 2005
Dear Joey, Clay, and Zoey,
I am so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I am honored to have had the opportunity to know him and work with him at Crossroads. He was an inspiration and passionate about his life. He had such a great sense of humor. He loved you all so much. I remember when he walked into work one day covered in stickers. We all laughed at how silly he looked but he said his kids decorated him. He wore those stickers all day, proud of how he looked. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. May you find strength in the support from your family and friends.
bobby Lieder Jr
August 30, 2005
Clay, Zoey and Joey,
I am so hurt that I didn't put it together until I read the paper, I am so sorry at your loss, Jeff was a great person and one of the most sincerest people I have ever met, I have known Jeff since college and the rest of the family for many years, God Bless you in your time of loss love you all, bobby L
Rose Day
August 30, 2005
May the gentle hand of God touch your heart with peace.
With Sympathy, Bob and Rose Day.
Bradley Anderson
August 30, 2005
Dear Jeff
I am not sure that I ever got to thank you! Or that I thanked you enough for all your help, support, kind words and wisdom understanding and making me laugh when I thought all was lost. You were and always will be, that towering man of light! We will not forget you because you have given us all, a apart of you, to carry on for all of our days.
And to your beloved family I am praying that you will see the light forever. He was truly proud and loved you all so very much and I know that you will be strong because he was a partner, father and teacher of strength, love, hope and compassion. He will be missed always but always in our hearts with love God bless always.
Natalie Boetger
August 30, 2005
Joey, Zoey and Clay...You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. Hold close to one another, you need each other now, more than ever. Stay strong and always try to smile :)
Don Finch
August 30, 2005
My heartfelt condolances to Jeff's family, friends, and acquaintances. He was an inspiration to all that he met and I am honored to have known him as a friend, a mentor, and a coworker. He will always live on in my heart and will be my inspiration to love unconditionally.
Georgia Mohr
August 30, 2005
My heart is broken for your loss. Jeff was a wonderful man with a big heart. I send all my prayers and love to Joey, Clay, Zoey and your familes.
Barbara (Pratt) Jones
August 30, 2005
Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Joey and the children, family, friends and colleagues for the loss of Jeffrey. May love surround and sustain you in your grief.
Don Finch
August 30, 2005
Joey,Clay and Zoey,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I greatly admired Jeff as a talented colleague, a competent mentor, and a great friend. He will live on in my memories as the epitome of caring and compassion who was an inspiration to all he met.
Sandi Jones
August 30, 2005
Joey, Clay & Zoey: I have never met any of you; but just reading this you can truly understand the meaning of love. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will all be strong because of everything Jeff instilled in all of you.
God Bless all of you.
Paul Fritz
August 30, 2005
My condolences to the entire Grego and Schwenk family on your loss. Jeff was indeed very special and our community was fortunate to have him working professionally with those in need. He touched two expecially close friends of mine in his work at the Aids alliance.He made a difference. Very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Meehan
August 30, 2005
It's as if all the stars in the sky have stopped sparkling. Jeff's spirit was infectious. You couldn't help smiling and laughing in his presence. He always brightened my day. He was such a passionate man in his HIV advocacy. He was an inspiration to us all. Anytime I asked for his help, he always found a way to give it to me. My heart goes out to his partner and children. I can't imagine the pain in your hearts. I know I will always have Jeff with me every time I need his help still. His star will always sparkle for me and I'm sure many others.
Pam Grady
August 30, 2005
Although I had never met Jeffrey, I knew of him through my brother whom Jeffery was very supportive of. I had the sense of the compassionate wonderful person that he was. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing and send my heartfelt condolences to Joey and the children.
Terry A Sullivan
August 30, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss and I can only imagine what the family is going through. You all have a wonderful support system in the many, many, friends that Jeff and the family acquired over the years. I didn't know Jeff personally, but we have a mutual friend and I can see by her grief what a wonderful man Jeff was. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne Caldwell
August 30, 2005
I am fortunate and proud to have worked with Jeff, the consummate professional and my life has been enriched by knowing Jeff the person, a friend.
He was firece in his convictions and intelligence all the while being a gentle, kind and compassionate human being. There was nothing like one of his bear hugs to make all seem well with the world.
However, Jeff's family was his shining star and the reason for his being....
Goodbye my friend, you will be missed.
"Our house is a very, very, very fine house
With two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you"
Susan Bobosky
August 30, 2005
My heart aches for what has been lost. Every day Jeff came to work with a special place in his heart for his work. He was so intelligent an was attentive to all the details of his job and his life. He had a great sense of humor!! He loved his familiy deeply and spoke often about the love he had for his partner and his children. He was very proud of his children! My heart is heavy.....
Jen Blaga
August 30, 2005
Jeff, Zoey, and Clay...I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of each other now and always, and hold on tight to your wonderful memories of Jeff.
Love,
Jen
Maria Corrado
August 30, 2005
Jeff was a strong and compassionate man in all he believed. It was an honor and a pleasure to know him. My prayers are with his family and friends, especially his children whom he loved so dearly.
Paula Holmes
August 30, 2005
So very sad to hear this news...our prayers go up and out for Joey and the children...may you feel God's loving arms around you at this moment and always.
Jackie Jordano
August 30, 2005
Joey, Clay and Zoey:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time. Jeff was a wonderful man who always brought a smile to my face. Keep in your heart all the wonderful memories you had as a family. His spirit will be strong to guide you through. May God and His new Angel Jeff shine down on all of you from this day forward. Stay strong and keep Jeff's love within your souls. May God Bless You...
Mark Meyers
August 30, 2005
Joey, Clay and Zoey, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jeffrey was a most special man, and his memory will remain in our hearts for a lifetime. I feel honored to have known him as well as I did.
Margaret Geer
August 30, 2005
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of this very special man and gifted casemanager. Jeff touched many hearts and souls in his short life. My deepest sympathy to his dear family, his friends and the souls that are better for having met him.
Michael Mahler
August 30, 2005
I first met Jeffrey when he was working for the AIDS Council of Erie County, back in the early 90's. He was a man of dedication and thoughtfulness. I feel honored to have known him, and deeply sorry for the loss, both to his family and to his community. He was a shining example of human beings at their best.
DONNA and DAVID MORYC
August 30, 2005
I AM TRYING TO MAKE SOME SENSE OF THIS AND I CAN NOT. ONLY GOD KNOWS OF THE PLAN HE HAS FOR US. JEFFREY WAS AN AMAZING MAN AND HE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE CAME TO KNOW. I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU JOEY, CLAY AND ZOEY. I LOVE YOU!!!
Lisa Edinger
August 29, 2005
Jeff was such a wonderful person and such a pleasure to work with. He always had a way of lighting up a room with his smile, his charm, and his great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed.
Tracey Moryc
August 29, 2005
My heart goes out to Jeff's whole family. I have always been inspired by Jeff's love for life. I know that you will all make it through together as a family and with the support of your friends . My prayers are with you.
Patty Puline
August 29, 2005
Jeff was a breath of fresh air, sunshine, all the good things you hope for in a person. Jeff had a smile for everyone he met, and left each of us a little bit better for having known him. My deepest condolences to his family. Jeff was a colleague, a resource in times of trouble, and most of all, a friend. He preferred to consider himself an ordinary man; but he was able to accomplish extraordinary things. Good bye, dear friend, Vaya con Dios.
Patty Puline
Jeff Curtis
August 29, 2005
Jeff Grego was a special soul. He was an incredibly dedicated and gifted case manager who cared deeply about all of the individuals he served. More importantly, he was an extraordinary father and partner who put family above all else. He will be profoundly missed by so many...
Angie Merchant
August 29, 2005
I had the opportunity of working with Jeff for the past 5 yrs. Not only was he a great co-worker, but a great human being. He was considerate, kind, and giving of himself flowed naturally from his heart. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Cheryl Goetz
August 29, 2005
Jeff was a proud parent as well as a loving family man who brought much happiness and joy to those around him. His family should be so proud of his accomplishments, the most important being the two wonderful children who will be left to carry on everything he imparted in them.He was a true friend to anyone he could help. He will be missed, but forever loved.
Melissa Montero
August 29, 2005
My prayers are with you. Jeff was an amazing person to work with and to know. He will be missed tremendously.
Sincerely,
Melissa
Carol Szczesny
August 29, 2005
My sympathy to your family. I worked with Jeff at Charter. I am very shocked to hear of his tragic death. He will be missed by all.
Carol Trohoske
August 28, 2005
Jeff was an inspiration to all he came in contact with. I am blessed to have known him as both a friend and a colleague.
cynthia cowfer - post
August 28, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I first met Jeff about five years ago at a time that was difficult for me. Jeff helped me in so many ways and I will truly miss him. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Cindy Cowfer
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