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Jeffrey Grega Obituary
Jeffrey was a Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Little Swift Creek Fire Department #14 and he attended Craven Community College. He was a member of New Haven Free Will Baptist Church. Jeffrey was an avid ECU Pirate Fan. Where ECU was, Jeffrey was. He went to every home game, and went as far as D.C. to the bowl game. He was best known for his shaved head and painted purple and gold body. He was featured on the front cover of Greenville Mixer in September and on this years 2011 Fall Alumni Magazine. He will be remembered for his "live life to it's fullest" personality. He was also a dedicated fireman, participating in events since he was about 12 years old. Jeffrey loved his Little Swift Creek brothers and most of all he loved his family, his bubba and he held a special place in his heart for Hayleigh and Caroline. He'd want everyone to remember the good times. Don't think about the end. This isn't the end. This is only the beginning, and he is now in a place where he would like to see all of you one day.
He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Gwyn R. Grega; his brother, Jonathon Grega; maternal grandparents, Calvin and Betty Respess; paternal grandparents, Barry and Vivian Grega; maternal aunt, Sharon H. Pomeroy and husband Brian and their children, Hayleigh and Caroline; paternal aunt, Lisa Labra and husband Fernando; cousins, Beth Nitke, Tony, Josie and Fernando Labra; and a slew of close friends and cousins.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at West Craven High School Performing Arts Center. Burial with Fire Department honors will follow in Pine Tree Cemetery in Ernul. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Cotten Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Jeffrey Grega Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 13036, New Bern, 28561 or to any RBC Bank.
Condolences may be made to the Grega family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Grega
February 18, 2011
Dear Grega Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God Bless You and give you comfort.
With Love
George and Susan Shaffer
Vicki Custiss-Stallings
January 24, 2011
You will forever hold a place in my heart as well as Jeff's, he thought of you like a son!! Visiting just won't be the same anymore. You were the only person to get away with calling me by Jeff's nickname for me!! Miss ya!
jenifer vick staton
January 23, 2011
May u rest in peace. GOD was ready for u to come home. As he took a good person a person that will never be forgotten by many. May god bless the Grega family. Give them the courage strength to carry on
Shirley Eriksson
January 23, 2011
To all the members of the Grega family...I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Shirley Eriksson
Stephanie Farley
January 22, 2011
To Jeffrey's family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steph Ipock
Amber McMahon
January 21, 2011
I am sorry that you had to leave us so soon. Please know that you will be truly missed. Just know that you are in a better place.My heart and prayers go out to your family. I know you will look down on them all the time now that you are an angel in heaven.May you rest in peace Jeffrey. GO PIRATES!!!
stacey hopkins
January 21, 2011
I did not know Jeffrey. He seemed to be loved by many. My heart goes out to his family and friends. May you find comfort in this difficult time.
Brittany Ellis-Rosas
January 21, 2011
Jeffrey was a great friend in Middle and High school he always had a kind word and was very easy to love. You will be missed Jeffrey. My prayers are being sent up daily for the comfort of his family and brother and sisters of Little Swift Creek
Caroline Higgins
January 21, 2011
I just met Jeffrey a few short weeks ago. He was sweet and so nice. I looked forward to his texts everyday. I was shocked by his passing and I will miss him dearly. I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be in my heart and thoughts.
January 21, 2011
CALVIN, BETTY AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
For some moments in life, there are no words. We are thinking and praying for all of you, that God will give you comfort and peace during this time of so much pain. We love all of you. Boyd and Sue Respess
Elizabeth Harrison
January 21, 2011
So sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenna Mobley
January 21, 2011
My heart is with the Grega family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jeffrey was a great person. Remembering him from riding to school with him in middle school to graduating high school together, we grew up together. I send all of my love to the family.
January 21, 2011
January 21, 2011
Steve Kirk
January 21, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Ipock
January 21, 2011
Jeffrey, were it not for the first accident I probably would not have gotten to know you this past year. When we saw your name on the schedule for an appointment we always got excited because we knew that you were going to come in laughing and joking around. You were so proud to show us how much better you were doing at each visit. I will never forget the day you walked in to the office on your own. I miss your smile and laughter as well as your hugs. May you rest in peace in the arms of God. Your love and kindness will forever live. God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Vickie
January 21, 2011
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Vickie
January 21, 2011
As the singer "Billy Joel" sang back in the day""ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG"" May ya'll's hearts find PEACE in the weeks days and years ahead.
Gerri Manning
January 20, 2011
Miss you already, my heart is broken for your family. It just seems so unfair to loose someone like you. The first time i met you i had great thoughts about ya. Very thankful you were a part of my life. We all have an angel now to watch over us. May god be with your family. I will miss ya alot. You are in a much better place now. never be forgotten. love ya.
Lori Roberson
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grega family. Jeffrey meant the world to our family. We will so miss him walking in our back door, I'll miss his big smile, his warm heart, and his ability to make someone smile when they're having a bad day. We know that the Little Swift Creek Fire Department now has they're own Guardian Angel. Rest in Peace Jeffrey.
Tim & Pam Shivar
January 20, 2011
We remember him fondly. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Alice Whitley
January 20, 2011
To family and friends of Jeffrey,
May God give you strength, understanding, guidance, and peace, as only He can provide.
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Rachel Rice
January 20, 2011
Jeffery Grega. you were an amazing man. Every single time i had something bothering me i knew i could call you..and you'd help me threw it. I already miss you so much!! you were one handsome pirate!!! I love you
My prayers go to the family and other friends. He may not be here on earth anymore, but he shall away be in your hearts.
Heather Kotheimer
January 20, 2011
Jeffrey, you will be missed! keeping ur family in my prayers!
Brent Toler
January 20, 2011
Jeffrey, you were great to be around in and out of the firehouse. Going to miss you brother. I hope they have fire depts. in heaven to give you something to do while you wait on the rest of us. My prayers are with you, your family, my Little Swift brothers and sisters, and everyone involved. We never know the time and place and we try to help others with our faith and experiences and you surely did that! It was a pleasure fighting fire with you and i know one day we will be able to sit around and talk about it all. God bless and rest in peace!
Amanda Wetherington
January 20, 2011
I went to your memorial last night Jeffrey, at the bridge with some of your friends. Everyone lit a candle in your memory. As the log drifted down the creek with the tea lights upon we all said a prayer to ourself. For as we knew you are safe and are now an angel lookin down on us all.
Gloria Kirkman
January 20, 2011
Jeffrey you were an amazing friend. you always knew how to make anyone smile no matter what . Yes we had our ups and downs but you were always there for me. I will always love you not only as a Friend but as a part of my Family You will be missed.
Kelly (Thorp) Garrison
January 20, 2011
May your zest for life be of comfort to your family and a model for all to follow. Your Little Swift Creek brothers and sisters cherish your memory. Be at peace, everyone; he led a full life in a short 23 yrs.
Brandon Britt
January 20, 2011
jeffrey, you will be missed by many. you were a great friend. thoughts and prayers are with family and friends....
Leslie White
January 20, 2011
jeffrey, you will be missed by many. you were a great friend. thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Leslie, Leashley, and Chris White!
Cathy Toler
January 20, 2011
Jeffrey, you will be missed. You touched more lives than you will ever know. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wayne, Cathy, Kristin, Amber, Ryan Toler
Tammy Smith
January 20, 2011
Jeffery, you were always a shinning light in a dark world! We will miss you but know that we will see you again one day. You and my mom are basking in the glourious wonder of our Lord and Saviour!
Krissy Billings
January 20, 2011
Although I did not know him personally, I know a few people that did, and he obviously touched their lives and was well loved by the whole community. I'm glad to know that he knew/knows Jesus and that he is resting in His arms. May God bring peace and love to his friends and family. Rest in peace dear loved one!
Amy wetherington
January 20, 2011
Miss you already, my heart is broken for your family. It just seems so unfair to loose someone like you so young. Very thankful you were a part of my life. We all have an angel now to watch over us. May god be with your family.
Crystal & T.J. Folsom
January 20, 2011
You were a great guy Jeffery and you wil be deeply missed I know your much happier up there.Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.
Jamie Dunn
January 20, 2011
Jeffrey, you are gonna be missed a lot. . My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I'm sure we all know your in a better place though, watching down on us. You were such an awesome person, never a dull moment when you were around. Always joking around, makin someone laugh, I'm gonna miss ya. And we are definitly gonna miss your face at the fire house...
michelle anderson
January 20, 2011
You were loved by many and admired by all...spread some purple and gold up in the heavens! You will always be a pirate!!
Stacey Johnson
January 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I wish this pain on no one. Just know you will see him again.
Jennifer Meadows-Baker
January 20, 2011
To the Grega Family I am sorry for your loss. Jeffrey was a wonderful guy and a great friend to all those who shared a friendship with him. I got to talk with Jeffrey often on FB and it was always relating to fire department rituals and good times with friends. He will always remain in the hearts of many and has earned his wings long before he left us all behind. Jeffrey you are missed so much already and my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends and your fellow brothers of Little Swift Creek FD.
Andy & Gladys Ipock
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.Keep your eyes focused on God for strength & comfort.
January 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andy & Gladys Ipock
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. My God give you strenghth and comfort you during this time.
Vicky Gladson
January 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Jeff's family and friends. I can't imagine loosing a child. May God pour his comfort upon you.
Kristin Hopkins
January 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeffery was a great guy, and very loved. He showed many people that God was good, and opened our eyes to life. God recieved a great man that day. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you.
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you face this most difficult time. Jeffrey touched so many lives and his memories will be of comfort to you all in the days ahead..
J.C& Jackie Lockey & employees of J.C.'s Logging (Ernul, NC)
Vicki Curtiss-Stallings
January 20, 2011
Greger....I miss you already. Who would have known that when I hugged you by Jan 1st and headed back to Florida that it would be the last time?? Visiting Jeff just won't be the same without you popping in! Love ya and miss ya already!
Joel Shepard
January 20, 2011
To the Grega Family and my brothers and sisters at little swift creek I am sorry for your loss and thinking about you in my thoughts and prayers
Douglas & Marian Cowan
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could take some the pain away. Just keep your eyes on God and he will take care of you and yours. Jeffrey will truly be missed..
January 20, 2011
To the Grega family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Jeffery is flying above with the angels now, smiling over those he loved and held close to his heart. We will continue to pray for peace for his family and friends during this difficult time.
Diane Whitford
January 20, 2011
Our hearts are broken with the sudden loss of Jeffrey. His smile,passion for the ECU pirates & fire department & his presence in church will be greatly missed. We love you Jeffrey and the man you had become in the last year, "the best year of your life" I will always think of you when I'm at the ECU games yelling, "PURPLE,GOLD"
GO PIRATES!!!
Aunt Lisa
January 19, 2011
I love you eternal angel.
Aunt Lisa Labra
January 19, 2011
Jeffrey was a person who lived and loved life. He brought smiles to everyone that he met. He was an avid member of church and loved God and would tell anyone he met how Jesus Christ had saved him and how great God was. My fondest memories is of him playing with Nano, Tony and Josie with the 4 wheeler and fire crackers. He always had time for them and all of his family, especially the younger children. I love you Jeffrey and one day we will see you again.
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