Gregory J. Wynne

Gregory J. Wynne
formerly of Vestal
Gregory J. Wynne, a marketing professional and father of four, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday. He was 47. Greg Wynne was a Marketing Director at SAP, where he had worked for the past four years. Prior to SAP, he worked at Callidus Software, PeopleSoft, Sybase, Powersoft, and other technology-related firms. He enjoyed an active and fun life that included recreational activities with his children and wife, flying single engine aircraft and restoring classic cars. Greg gave generously of his time and talents in many volunteer roles in his community. He served as Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church. "Greg was a faithful member who brought creativity and enthusiasm coupled with professionalism in all he did. He leaves a hole in the heart of the Church," said Paul Sweet, former Pastor of Crystal Springs United Methodist Church. Greg was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 2, 1962, and raised in Vestal, NY. He attended Seton Catholic Central High School in Binghamton, where he distinguished himself academically while running track and playing football. After high school, Greg attended Villanova University where he completed his bachelor's degree in computer science. Greg met his wife, Kathleen when both worked at Sybase; Greg in California, and Kathleen in Canada. The couple married in 1998 in Hillsborough, CA, and moved to Belmont two years later. In addition to his wife; Greg is survived by his children, Erica (9), Gabrielle (7), Julia (6), and Michael (4); his mother, Patricia Wynne-Lansing, and her husband, Paul Lansing of Punta Gorda, FL; his mother-in-law, Marjorie Carroll of Waterloo, ON, Canada; sister, Susan of Kirkland, WA; sister-in-law, Trudy of Ayr, ON, Canada; brothers, Steve of Fremont, CA, Brian of Reston, VA, Kevin of Rochester, NY, and Jason of Rochester, NY. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including godson, Thomas and goddaughter, Stephanie; Carsten, David, Haley, Ashlie, Peter, Austin, Jake, Lacie Kay, Kyle, and Zachary. Greg was preceded in passing by his father, Arthur Wynne; his brother, David; and his father-in-law, Glenn Carroll.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Sneider, Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home, 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, 2145 Bunker Hill Dr. in San Mateo. Contributions for the education of Greg Wynne' children are being accepted. Please send checks made out to Kathleen Wynne to P.O. Box 313, Belmont, CA 94002. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home.