Gregory Joseph Garcia

1951 - 2023

Gregory Joseph Garcia
March 31, 1951 - May 21, 2023
Greg Garcia - beloved husband, father, Papa, godfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend - died peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was 72 years old.
Born to Alfred and Adeline Garcia in San Francisco, Greg attended St Monica's Elementary and graduated from Saint Ignatius High School on Stanyan Street. It was while he was at SI that he met Lucy Robinson and they were together thereafter. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Greg was a proud fourth generation San Franciscan and lived all his life in The City.
Greg built a successful commercial printing company, On Paper, Inc. from the small business he bought from his parents. He printed beautiful and complex projects and brought his keen artistic eye and personal aesthetic to all the work he printed on his presses. Over more than four decades, he enjoyed long lasting relationships with his clients, large and small. He offered his time and talent to many organizations through his teaching and mentoring work.
Greg really enjoyed his building projects in the second half of his life. Evidence of his artistry is everywhere to be seen in the Noe Valley home he came to call The Shire. He treasured Tahoe time with his family every summer for 43 years, a tradition that will be continued.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 52 years, Lucy, and their two children: Jessica and Don (Monique). He was greatly blessed with four amazingly beautiful grandchildren: Kaia, Mari, Luca and Evo. Greg is also survived by his Robinson family brothers and sisters: Anne, Mary, Peter, Rosemary, Lea, Joe and David and was predeceased by Judee, Tony and Raj. He also had one brother, Durand. Greg left behind many nieces and nephews, grand nephews and nieces, and godchildren. He loved and influenced the many young people in his life with his gentle nature and nonjudgmental listening.
What a gift Greg was to the world. His great love will live on in us and we are forever grateful to have known him!
A Celebration of Greg's Life is planned for Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 3 PM at Casa Clipper. There will be Greg's favorite food and beverages and opportunity to share our memories.
All that is gold
does not glitter
Not all those who
wander are lost
The old that is strong
does not wither
Deep roots are not
touched by the frost.
- JRR Tolkien Fellowship
of the Ring