CANASTOTA - Greg A. Risley, 47, Arthur Jenkins Avenue, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 in Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, where he had been a patient for the past three days, following a vehicular accident in the Town of Lenox on Wednesday.
Born in Canton, on Oct. 17, 1963, he was the son Everett M. and Esther E. Cook Risley. A resident of the area for over thirty years, Greg attended Hermon-De Kalb schools.
He was employed with New England Motor Freight in Syracuse. Greg was a member of the Teamsters Local No. 182 and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Tyanne and Robert Brown of Sherrill; his son, Justin L. Redman of Canastota; his father, Everett M. Risley of Canastota; his mother, Esther Rousseau of Zephyrhills, Florida; his special friend, Peggy Bennett; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Duane and Kathy Risley of Canastota, Rick and Lisa Risley of Oneida, Steven and Laney Risley of Florida, Ronald Mc Eathron of Munnsville and Fred Gray of Canastota; five grandchildren, Faith, Rachel Allen and Elizabeth Redmond and Dante Brown; two step-sisters, Mary Rousseau of Oneida and Yvonne and her husband Keith Perkins of Maryland; one step-brother and his wife, Richard and Dawn Rousseau of Midlothian, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother. Charles Risley, on Nov. 28, 1987.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro St., Canastota. Friends may call at the funeral home, 3-7 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the funeral service. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Risley Family Fund, in care of the funeral home. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home.

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Published by The Oneida Daily Dispatch from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Greg Risley

22 Entries

Douglas & Allyson Neves

September 12, 2021

Greg will forever be in our hearts. He will never be forgotten. My buddy at NEMF and other times spent with him was a blessing and it´s also a blessing to know that I will see him again because he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior days before he went home to be with him. Sometimes death is hard and we don´t understand why but the blessing is that we have hope that we will see each other again. See you again my friend

Douglas Neves

September 12, 2020

I still remember this like it was yesterday. not only was he a coworker, he was a friend. One thing that encourages me is that the week before he passed away he asked me where would he go if he died. I showed him in the Bible then he received Christ. his sins were washed away And his name was written in the book of life granting him eternal life with Christ. I will see you again my brother.

Douglas Neves

September 12, 2019

I still remember working with and spending time with Greg. He was starting to become a good friend outside of a coworker. We had long conversations about having a personal relationship with God through Jesus and I know without a shadow of a doubt That I will see him again. Every time I go by the Dunkin Donuts in Bridgeport it brings back memories because that is the last place I spent time with him. Miss you my brother

Doug Neves

September 13, 2012

I can not believe a year has gone by already. I still think about the time that Greg and I had before he went home to be with the Lord and that I got to share the love and saving grace of Christ with him. the memories will always be there especially the time that we sat at Sylvan beach and talked about his hurts. Now he is healed. till we meet again, your grind Doug Neves.

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Wendy vineall

September 22, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of Greg! To the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love and prayers, Wendy Vineall and family

April Hunter

September 22, 2011

Sorry to hear about Greg i remember growing up with him as a child you are in my prayers love your cousin April whiteville north carolina

September 20, 2011

Greg, We will miss you dearly, We had the best summer with you and will carry you in our hearts forever. You have a gentle soul and a big heart. We send our love to all the family.Dewane lee and theresa jayson jr.

September 20, 2011

So sorry to hear about Greg. We grew up together as kids but lost contact as adults. I send my deepest sympothies to Esther,boys and the rest of the family. Love ya's, Your cousin, Lisa Jayson Cross (Supply, North Carolina)

Chris Reesh

September 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 19, 2011

I don't recall seeing Greg since school days but have thought of him several times throughout the years and alwyas with fondness. Greg was a good guy and a good friend with a kind heart. Until we meet again, Sandy Bigelow

Jan Collins

September 19, 2011

Rick,
I am very sorry to hear about your brother. I hope memories of his life will always live in your heart and mind forever.

September 19, 2011

Esther, Rick, Duane, Steven & Family,
My heart feels so sad for all of you. My deepest sympathies to the family and may you always remember all the wonderful memories. The memories will never be forgotten. I love you all.

Susan Combs, Heather, Cory & Katrina Bishop

samantha willard

September 19, 2011

very sorry to hear of this tradjedy that has found our family my sympathys to aunt esther and justin and tyanne and all the rest

wayne moore

September 19, 2011

hard to believe im not going to see ya around town buddy we had some good times and also some strange times but all will be missed R.I.P. buddy.

September 19, 2011

Greg I will miss you deeply. I Will always love you. your sweatheart peggy.

tina fuller

September 19, 2011

thinking of u ty and the rest of gregs family..Ur dad was a great guy and a friend..keep strong and hold ur memories of him close to your heart..will miss u greatly Greg...

tina fuller

September 19, 2011

thinking of all of gregs family and friends..greg was a good guy..he was a friend to many.he will be greatly missed..Ty,u keep all of ur memories of ur dad close in your heart...we will miss u Greg..

Doug&Allyson Neves

September 18, 2011

Greg,It was a blessing to of known you.You will truly be missed and we still have the hope that we will see each other again. Our prayers of comfort and healing of broken hearts go out to all your family and friends. this video is dedacated in memory of Greg Risley.
"Copy and Paste" http://youtu.be/SfPLxRIwC_8

MARLENE SALAY

September 18, 2011

TYANNE,JUSTIN AND ALL OF GREGS BOTHERS AND HIS MOTHER AND FATHER.YOU HAVE BEEN IN OURS PRYAYERS AND ON OUR MINES FROM DAY WE FOUND ABOUT THE GREG.TYANNE WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU.

MOM ,DAD ,AJ AND RAVEN.

Laurie Maniacek

September 18, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Susan Combs

September 18, 2011

Tyanne,
You are in my thoughts, my prayers, my heart!! I love you,honey!
Aunt Sue

September 18, 2011

Greg, I am going to miss all of the excellent times we had together. Not only were you my best friend you were like my brother. When the chips were down we could always depend on each other. I am also sorry that we didn't get to do more together but as we grow older we have our own families but no matter what I will always remember the great times we had together. Love your brother steve hall.

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