DR. GREGORY P. "GREG" LAGANA
1948 - 2019
DR. GREGORY P. "GREG" LAGANA
1948 - 2019
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BORN
1948
DIED
2019
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Lucille
May 24, 2025
Not sure how I came across this obit, but realized that I knew Greg from elementary school in Brooklyn (SS Simon & Jude). Just to say that those were fun days. Lucille
Marrey Embers
April 24, 2024
Another year of remembering and feeling grateful for Greg in my life. He is irreplaceable as a friend, physician, guide,
and fellow traveler.
Marrey Embers
May 6, 2023
Another year. Tish, I think of you frequently and continue to appreciate the important ways Greg impacted my life and spirit.
Many Blessings.
Marrey Embers
April 27, 2022
Another anniversary year of Greg's transition. He is irreplaceable. My body and spirit still misses his touch, humor, wisdom and heart. Many blessings to you, Tish, Ellen and Michael.
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Marrey Embers
May 7, 2021
It is our love and our sorrow that brings us together. I continue to miss Greg, hold him in my prayers, and think of him frequently as I ask myself, "what would Greg have me do?" when I feel my neck and back becoming funky. So much appreciation and love for Greg, Tish, Ellen, Michael, and all who love him.
Karen Downer
April 27, 2020
My dear beloved doctor and friend, I have missed you more than words can say. With one year since passing, I have thought of you every day and carried you with me while doing all of the exercises you taught me, listening to Gram Parsons to feel near you, remembering the little sayings you would always have when I saw you. Remembering your smile, words of wisdom, your kind and gentle soul. My deep love and prayers are always with you and your family.
Love, Karen Downer
Douglas Zook
April 24, 2020
Hi Tish,
In a year since his passing, Dr. Lagana is really with me a lot in that i still do a lot of his exercises and stretches and follow his advice like staying off of soft couches and too much sitting in cars, which aren't good for the planet anyway:) Greg was a wonderful person and I will always remember too our sharing stories of our favorite musical artists from the fifties and sixties during my office visits. A terrific, inspiring guy.
Take care Tish,
Douglas
April 24, 2020
Dear Tish,
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and Greg, not only on this sad anniversary, but frequently as we go about our days. You two were a part of our lives for nearly thirty years. You saw us from before our kids were born to having adult sons. The office was more than a medical facility it was a warm and nurturing place, healing and comforting more than just our bodily aches. We still are struggling with that loss. Some things are irreplaceable. We still mourn with and for you, and hope that you and your family have found some measure of healing and peace.
Love, Andrea, Ralph and the boys (men).
Marrey Embers
April 23, 2020
Hard to believe it's been a year without Greg. Hugs and prayers to Tish and the children. And to all who knew and loved Greg--to all of us whose lives he touched with care and love, he was the best of us. Keeping him alive in my life by returning to the ball exercises he carefully instructed me to use daily.
Karen McGovern
January 12, 2020
Tish,
How can this be? He was an amazing person. He took great care of me (us) always. Always had so much to give.
Sincerely sorry for your loss.
Please take care.
Karen McGovern
Marrey Embers
June 3, 2019
Dear Tish, Ellen, and Michael,
My heartfelt condolences at this time of loss.
Greg was my doctor AND he was also my friend and confidant.
He was a special man--compassionate, funny, supportive, curious, loving, gentle,instructive...
He changed my life. I came to his care in the late 70's or early 80's with chronic neck and back pain. At one point I wore a back brace to alleviate my pain. He is the one who said: If you swim you will not have back pain. And don't worry how far or how fast. Learn the strokes and build from there.
This began my journey of taking swimming lessons at the Brookline Pool and my commitment since that time to swim a couple times a week.
And that was only one specific gift he gave me. Since the children and later the in-law children as well as Johnn also saw him, he was an integrator of our family. Knowing who was cooking on Thanksgiving or hosting Mother's Day.
His caring reached beyond the physical to support my spiritual and emotional health.
I think of him daily as I heat my hydrocolator or do my ball exercises. I am grateful to have been a recipient of his care and loving presence.
In this time of healing from so swiftly losing him, I pray you will find solace in knowing how many lives he touched and how deeply loved he was. Many blessings.
May 16, 2019
Tish and family, Celeste and I are in disbelief that our friend has passed. We met Greg in 1970 in Coconut Grove Florida. Greg as most know by now was a Byrds lover. In fact he wrote a final paper about the Byrds at the University of Miami. We kept in touch for awhile but as life goes on especially with Celeste and I moving to Colorado we lost touch except for a few phone calls over time but not lately. We have very fond memories of our friend and will cherish those forever. He will always be in our hearts. Our Sincere condolences to the family.
Peace and Love,
Bob and Celeste
Jaime Medeiros
May 9, 2019
Dear Tish,Ellen and Michael . I am really sorry of the passing of my dear friend and Doctor Greg LaGana.I was sad , shocked , disbelieve and in tears when I read the email with the sad news Monday..I enjoyed his friendship and care , jokes , laughter , music ,NY Yankees ,family advice when I needed and talking about cars for 29 years; specially talking about SAAB cars .He is the reason why my wife purchased and still drives the same SAAB today. I will always miss him and He will always live within our hearts. Sending my heartfelt prayers, strenght and love at this difficult time.
Karyn
May 9, 2019
There's so much I could say about this amazing man, I hardly know where to begin.
He started out as a brilliant doctor but became so much more.
As a dancer, he always worked tirelessly to ensure my body could perform at it's personal best and be up to the demands I was asking it for.
He got me stage ready for every performance I've had in the last ten years and was there in the days following said performances for any recovery work that needed to be done.
I remember when I first started seeing him I was struggling with serious low back pain that was greatly interfering with the craziness I wanted to inflict on my body. He said "I may tell you to slow down for a while but I'll never tell you to stop dancing. Dancers gotta dance"
He kept his word.
He was a mentor to me in my own career as a massage therapist, letting me occasionally observe and often talking to me as a colleague. He is one of the biggest role models in shaping how I interact with and treat my clients to this day.
He supported me as a dear friend always taking the time to check on my mental and emotional state in addition to the physical.
He was there when I needed him any time I was injured be it a Saturday, a Holiday or when I didn't have a dollar to my name. If I needed him, he was there.
He embodied what a truly good doctor can and should be.
I am so much the better personally, professionally and artistically for having known him.
I'm so thankful to both he and Tish for accepting us into their "family"
Nicole Matonis
May 8, 2019
Dear Tish and family - I am so deeply saddened and can't begin to imagine your heartache. Dr. Lagana not only helped my physically, but Tish and he treated me like family. What a special human he was, to me and many others. May each passing day bring you peace, and know that I think of all you fondly, forever. Hugs.
Tom De Vita
May 6, 2019
Dear Tish, Ellen and Michael,
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of my good friend Greg. I have known him since 1973 when we were in Chiropractic College together in New York City. He wa s a great supportive friend who I always enjoyed being around.
He made me many of those mixed tapes as well and we both had a great love for Bob Dylan and his music. Whenever I listened to those tapes I think of Greg.
I know how much he loved his family as he always spoke glowingly of Tish and his children. I am so sorry for your loss , my love and condolences go out to you all.
All the best,
Tom De Vita
May 4, 2019
Dear Tish, Ellen and Michael:
We were patients of Dr. LaGana's for 40 years. We loved him dearly and will miss him terribly.
Larry and Nancy
douglas zook
May 1, 2019
Dear Tish and family,
While I had only known Greg for a short time as a recent patient, it was clear from the start that this was a special, caring, insightful person whose chiropractic skills to help the woes of the body was immense. We had an immediate and wonderful chemistry, linked to our mutual experiences and fondness for the sixties, including the music of that time. He will remain in my mind and soul and always bring to me an important smile and inspiration. My deepest sympathy.... Doug
Karen Downer
April 30, 2019
Dear Tish, Ellen and Michael, I wish to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your precious husband and father. I am shocked and in disbelief that he is gone this suddenly. He has been loved by so many! He has changed peoples' lives by making them live better with less pain. I remember the first time I walked into the office 36 years ago and only being there for 40 minutes, I knew he was going to be able to heal me. He was the very best at making you feel better! What a legacy to bestow! May you try to find peace in knowing how many lives he touched and that his family was his pride and joy!
With loving prayers and hugs to you!
Carol Hebb
April 30, 2019
Once a month for oh-so-many years, he was there to repair the damage. He'd measure and check again. Bent out of shape by society's pliers, he'd say. Then he would put everything back where it belonged. And I would leave renewed in body and spirit.
To lose Greg Lagana so suddenly is unfathomable. Tish, my heart aches for you. With the love and support of your family, you will find the strength and courage you need to weather this terrible loss.
Andrea Bird
April 29, 2019
Dear Tish, Ellen and Michael:
We were shocked and saddened to hear your awful news. We will all miss Greg so much. He made such a great difference to so many. To have spent so many years supporting so many people through so many painful crises is a legacy few can match. It is hard for us to accept that such a strong and positive spirit can have been so swiftly snuffed out. Our family mourns with your family in this time of loss and grief.
In Love and Sorrow, Andrea, Ralph, Tommy & Davie.
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