Gregory Michael Sova

Gregory Michael Sova

Gregory Sova Obituary

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Former Saratoga Springs resident Gregory M. Sova, 61 of Hartsville, SC passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born in Malone, NY on April 8, 1964. He was predeceased by his father, Leon M. Sova, sister Kerry Sova and stepfather Matthew Gervais. He is survived by his wife, Jill, daughter Sydney, granddaughter Violet of Hartsville, SC and son Trevor of Charleston, SC, his mother Joyce Sova-Gervais of Saratoga Springs, brothers, Jeff(Kim) of Middlegrove, NY and Alan (Diane) of Greenwich, NY, step brothers John ( Brenda) Gervais of Las Vegas, NV and Matthew P. (Darcye) Gervais of Malone, NY.

Greg graduated from Saratoga Springs High School;Norwich University with a degree in Physical Education; College of St. Rose with Master's in Special Education and administrative certification from SUNY Albany. While at Norwich, he joined USMC Reserves and served for 10 years.

He was a dedicated educator and coach having taught at Schoharie High School for many years and was principal at St. Johnsville High School for 10 years. He was also the administrator at the United Cerebral Palsy School in Utica, NY.

After his retirement, he and his family moved to Hartsville, SC to enjoy the warmer climate and escape the snowy winters.

Following Greg's wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Arrangements by Norton's Funeral Home & Crematory of Hartsville, SC.

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