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Gregory Bishop Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Gregory Alan Bishop, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away at his home on Sunday March 22, 2020. Greg or "Pop Pop" as he was affectionately known by his grandkids, was born May 10th, 1947 to Norman Bishop and Florence Post Bishop in Binghamton, NY. He spent his entire life here in the Hudson Valley, growing up in Mahopac, Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie, NY. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in 1965. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Adelphi University in 1969. He was drafted into the US Army in 1970. He married Wanda Mead Bishop on November 28, 1970 at Vassar Chapel. He spent a vast majority of his career working at Vassar Brothers Hospital. While he was trained as a respiratory therapist, he began his career as an orderly eventually working his way up to Vice President of Professional Services. He was an avid golfer and played up until the last year of his life. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his son Todd and his wife Laura of Saratoga Springs, NY; his son Matthew and his wife Carly of North Haven, CT; the pride and joy of his later years, his two grandsons Henry Carl and Hudson Gregory, with a third grandson on the way. He is also survived by his sister Karen Bishop Pilner of Carmel, NY as well as several sister and brother in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother Kenneth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to one of Greg's favorite charities: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the ASPCA. The family is planning a celebration of life gathering once the current health crisis abates. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller & Son FH, Inc. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Bishop
Pam Faulds
April 9, 2021
Can’t believe it’s been over a year. Forever in our hearts
Love always, Pam & Tim
Ketcham H. S. Wappinger Falls, NY, 1964
Carol Bishop Fisher
June 15, 2020
Gregory Alan Bishop,1949
Carol Bishop Fisher
June 15, 2020
Keith Pladel
May 21, 2020
Dear Wanda,so very sorry for your loss. Greg hired me as a Respiratory Therapist right out of school in 1992. I have many great memories of working with Greg and honestly some very nice conversations that we had over the years. I shall miss him and again my deepest condolences
Colin Faulds
April 24, 2020
Uncle Greg introduces me to backyard fireworks and ninja throwing stars. He was always laughing when my parents were yelling at me and thought my childhood exploits were hilarious. He will be missed greatly.
Genie Keating
April 20, 2020
Dear Wanda. such sadness as I learned of Greg's passing. Working with him for 10+ years at Vassar has given me such wonderful memories. We still have the beautiful wedding stained glass gift in our bedroom - oh, those were the days. May his memory be a comfort as well as your wonderful sons, and their sons. I am sorry we can be together at this time. Love and hugs, Genie and Kevin Keating.
Beth Mostransky
April 20, 2020
Dear Wanda,
So very sorry to learn of dear Greg's passing. May he Rest In Peace & you find comfort with your family.
Hugs,
Beth C. Mostransky
Mark Peplow
April 20, 2020
My condolences to the family. My heart is heavy. I knew Greg for many years at Vassar and he was the most understanding, fair, intelligent, and compassionate leader there.
Carol Van Wagner
April 19, 2020
Wanda,
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry .
Carol Johannssen Van Wagner
Barbara Saintomas
April 19, 2020
Wanda,
I am so sorry to read of Greg's death. My condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Saintomas
Linda Scannell-Bailey
April 18, 2020
Wanda and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. One thing I remember about him was his pleasant mannerism and heading down the halls at VBH on his way to help another patient.
Jack Castelli
April 18, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace !
Marilyn Cappillino
April 17, 2020
Greg was in my life for so many years as so many different associations ! Always was a gentleman & had a great leadership quality Bless his family at this time ✝
Debbie Sdannell
April 17, 2020
Wanda,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie
Ron Lane
April 17, 2020
So sorry Wanda!
Pamela Semenovich
April 17, 2020
My deepest condolences to Wanda and family. Although it has been many years since I worked at Vassar, I can recall this tall, gentle man, quietly saying hello and going about his way to help patients and co-workers.
Lisa Korhummel
April 17, 2020
Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I have so many happy memories of our years at VBH when the workplace was a much kinder and more personalized environment, and Greg was truly
a huge part of that.
Sending love and light,
Lisa
Lynn Stalter
April 17, 2020
Wanda I am so sorry to hear about Greg. He was a kind and gentle soul. I will always remember him fondly walking down the halls of Vassar.
Sue Sullivan
April 17, 2020
Wanda so very sorry to hear about Greg. A remarkable man, who accomplished so much. So very proud of his sons.
JoAnn
April 17, 2020
Sorry to hear of Greg's passing, I started at VBH as respiratory tech when I was 20yo, and met Greg then, I was always in awe,at his knowledge and professional manner, As we got older, he became administration and I a RN, at VBH, but we always remember where we started from. He was a great asset to Vassar, RIP Greg
Elaine DeMarco
April 16, 2020
Dear Wanda,My deepest condolences in the loss of Greg. You are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
Pam & Tim Faulds
April 16, 2020
Love and miss you❤
Pam & Tim
Kristine Shaw
April 16, 2020
RIP Cricket. Your memory will always be for me about the lab project. Thanks for being there for us.
Ron Tatelbaum
April 16, 2020
So sorry to hear Greg's passing. I enjoyed working with him for many years and saw him develop personally and professionally. He contributed so much to everyone he worked with.
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