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Gregory James Cotterill
Gregory Cotterill Obituary
Our beloved radio legend, Gregory James Cotterill, 67, died peacefully in his sleep from a heart attack July 21, 2025.
There will be celebration of his life at Hobart & William Smith Colleges that will be announced at a later date.
Born in Ithaca in February 1958 to Arland and Lois Cotterill, he was a Waterloo High School graduate. He then finished his education at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University, where he studied broadcast journalism.
Greg was station manager of WHWS and WEOS at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, as well as a photojournalist for the FLX Radio Group. He was also the host of the morning news broadcast weekdays for the radio group.
Before his time with FLX Radio and Hobart, Greg worked almost 20 years for WSFW in Seneca Falls.
Greg was a dedicated husband to Carolyn, caring for her daily "in sickness" for more than the past two decades after a debilitating health issue. She survives him; as well as a sister, Cheryl.
Greg loved all of his radio students and called them all his bonus kids. Greg is survived by the students, colleagues, friends and family who he worked with, taught, and gave guidance and support to for many decades.
Greg is survived by two children; and his son Luke Morris James Thillman; as well as by his best friend Lori Marie Thillman and his African Grey parrot, Tennessee Jed, who talks in his voice.
Forever in our hearts.
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John and Alissa Bertino
Yesterday
To all of Greg´s family. My husband, John Bertino were the best of buddies in High School. They went to a lot of concerts together back then. We are so sad to hear that Greg passed. He was so kind and had a great sense of humor. May the Lord comfort all of you during this difficult time. Greg will always be in our hearts. Love, Alissa and John Bertino
Cinnaminson, NJ
Joan Richardson
Yesterday
Greg has been a constant in my ears for years. I'm going to miss his morning take on the news. Rest in peace my friend.
Steve Wadhams
August 5, 2025
Will miss listening to you in the morning on the way to work and will miss seeing you at the Hobart Hockey games and catching up on everything. It was always good to see you there coaching the Hobart kids doing the games. Say to Hello to Chuck and Beth.
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