GREGORY B. . PROFFITT ESQ

1973 - 2018

GREGORY B. . PROFFITT ESQ

1973 - 2018

BORN

1973

DIED

2018

GREGORY PROFFITT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 24, 2018.
PROFFITT GREGORY B., ESQ.
Age 45, of Marriottsville, MD, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Born April 10, 1973 in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was the son of Marianne Petro Proffitt and the late Ben Proffitt. He was the beloved husband of Kara Proffitt. They had been together for 24 years and married for 16 of those years. Greg was Vice President and General Counsel of Spartan Medical, Inc. and was previously employed as an attorney at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, and Robb Leonard Mulvihill LLP of Pittsburgh, PA. He was a former U.S. Marine. He graduated from The University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne Law School. He was an avid Steelers, Penguins and Pirates fan and U.S. history buff. He was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sykesville, MD. In addition to his mother and wife, Greg is survived by his children, Alexander and Mia Proffitt. He is also survived by sister, Dr. Jennifer Proffitt; brother, Vince Proffitt; niece and nephew, Jordan and Jake Proffitt; sister-in-law, Amy Saylor; brother-in-law, Shannon Saylor; nephews, Logan, Austin and Ethan Saylor; and father-in-law, Ronald W. Coligan. He was preceded in death by daughter, Ava Maureen Proffitt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 915 Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD with Fr. Neville O'Donohue, S.M. officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFREY N. ZUMBRUN FUNERAL HOME, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alexander and Mia's 529 College Fund. Online condolences may be offered at
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June 12, 2018

Patty Geiger posted to the memorial.

May 24, 2018

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May 24, 2018

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Patty Geiger

June 12, 2018

My deepest heartfelt sympathies are with you and you children in this devastating time of sorrow. I am at a loss for words and can't begin to imagine your pain. May God be with you and lessen your burden today and always. Patty

Steve LaPaglia

May 24, 2018

You were a rock for all of us. You'll always be with us buddy.

Christine Celli

May 24, 2018

Kara and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your life. I have many fond memories of you and Greg from when we were neighbors that I will treasure. My Deepest Sympathy, Chris Celli

May 24, 2018

Kara -

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of you and Greg from when we were neighbors. My Deepest Sympathy, Chris Celli

Mark Martini

May 24, 2018

Words cannot express my sorrow over this loss. The world has lost a true gentleman. May God bless Greg's soul, and take care of his family. My heartfelt condolences to you, Kara.

Scott Orr

May 24, 2018

Vince, Kara & Family

Please accept my sincerest sympathy. I had the privilege of meeting Greg a few times over the years while growing up in Mt. Lebanon with Vince. He was always very nice. May loving memories help all of you to endure this difficult time. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Liisa DiMarzio

May 24, 2018

Kara, Vince and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comfort to you all during this difficult time.

Diana O'Connell

May 24, 2018

Kara and Family,

My deepest condolences to you. I am in shock. Greg was a wonderful colleague and person. Prayers for you all.

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