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Paul Greaney Obituary
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Kathleen E. (Foley) Greaney; three children, Christine M. Sawyer and her husband Mark of Paxton, Patrick M. Greaney and his wife Tara of Holden, and Tara F. Price and her husband Chris of Leicester; 11 grandchildren, Katie, Joey, Jake, Liam, Lizzie and Mark Sawyer; Ryan, Troy and Danny Greaney; and Ella and Gracie Price; two brothers, Stephen T. Greaney and his wife Joan of Worcester and Michael J. Greaney and his wife Amy of West Yarmouth as well as many nephews and nieces.
Pat was born in Worcester, son of Paul J. and Bernice D. (Ambrose) Greaney. He graduated from St. Peter's High School and then continued his education at Merrimack College in North Andover. He earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton.
Pat began his career with the Massachusetts State Police in 1970 stationed in the western part of the state. He later transferred to central Massachusetts and spent several years as a State Police detective assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's office. Pat later transferred to the State Police Special Services Section investigating organized crime in the Commonwealth. Pat rose through the ranks over the years holding supervisory positions of Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Lieutenant and Detective Lieutenant. He completed his career in 1996 as the Commanding Officer of the Special Services Section overseeing the statewide organized crime unit, fugitive unit, gang unit and Governor's Security detail. He was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations throughout his career. He was a member of the State Police Assn. of Mass., the Mass. State Police Commissioned Officers Assn., and the American Assn. of State Troopers.
Pat had many interests. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at Goose Rocks Beach as well as lobstering off the Maine coast. He loved following sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was an avid golfer and member at Wachusett Country Club. However, his greatest joy was attending his own children's and grandchildren's games. Above all, he loved his wife, his children and adored his grandchildren.
Calling hours are Thursday, May 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 20 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
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for Paul Greaney
Paul D.
May 10, 2023
Pat was a great guy. No one is ever really gone as long as there are memories.
Michelle and Kevin Donovan
May 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 25, 2011
The Greaney Family,
I just heard the sad news today and would like to extend condolences on behalf of my parents and me. Pat had a larger-than-life presence that will be greatly missed. He's left behind a wonderful legacy in his family and great memories for those who knew him. Rest in peace, Pat!
Hannah Chun Welsh
May 25, 2011
The Greaney Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pat was good man and a true professional.
Skip Scofield - MSP/Ret.- 55RTT
May 24, 2011
How can I describe a friend, fellow trooper, and all-round good guy? We played sports together, locked up the bad-guys, and enjoyed what we did. From SP Sturbridge, and beyond, no one ever stepped up to a challenge faster than Pat.
My family offers our deepest sympathy to Kate, and her family.
Pat & Maxine Stevens
Jaime Cepero
May 20, 2011
Rest in Peace, it was an honor to have known you and served with you.
Bumper and Sue Burns
May 20, 2011
Katie, Steve, and the Greaney Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Pat. He was a great man and a wonderful person.
Joanne (Early) Stafford
May 20, 2011
Katie,Steph, Mike and family,
When I think back of all the crazy antics Pat would do and have us all in stitches, it brings a smile still to my face. Our memories of him are many. He will surely be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. My deepest sympathies.
May 19, 2011
Dear Greaney Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was a good man and equally good police officer.
Al Donoghue (Worcester Police Dept Ret.) Harwich, Ma
kim lamotte-genduso
May 19, 2011
To the Greaney Family,
We are all thinking and praying for you all at this tough time. Pat was a man of honor and integrity.His legacy lives on in all of you.
The Lamotte Family
Paul J Shaughnessy, S.J.
May 19, 2011
The Greaney Family
Just a brief note to express my deepest symathy and condolences on the death of Pat. Be assured of a remembrance in my Masses for you and all your family. Fr. Paul J. Shaughnessy, S.J.
Paul Sullivan
May 19, 2011
Dear Katie and the Greaney Family,
I am so sorry about Pat's passing. I hope you can take comfort in the countless times Pat's personality earned him the love and respect of so many. Please accept my sincere condolences from someone who considered Pat a friend and one I will miss. I will remember all of you in my prayers during your time of sorrow.
Respectfully,
Paul Sullivan
Lynn Brothers
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Greaney and family,
It was always with a big ole grin that Pat Greaney waltzed into Dr. Metzmaker's office. I always looked forward to his visits because he brought such laughter with him, along with his great stories about his family. He loved you all so very much. I will miss him.
Deidre (Burns) Kosky
May 19, 2011
Greaney Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. There has never been a time when I saw Pat without a smile on his face. He was a great man who will be sadly missed.
May 19, 2011
Mike & Amy,
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your brother....he will live on in your memories.
Love,
Patti & Richard
Dennis Port, MA
jane Nuzzetti
May 19, 2011
Steven, Joan and all your family--So very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother--we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy--Tony and Jane Nuzzetti
Kevin Mahoney
May 19, 2011
Pat, Chrissy, Tara, and family. I was saddened to hear of your loss. At times, your dad seemed larger than life and I am sure he left you all with memories to last a lifetime.
Tom Quigley
May 19, 2011
Very sad news.My condolences go out to the family.
May 19, 2011
Katie and family my deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that Pat was well known, well loved, well respected and will be well missed.
Tony Rizzo
Roy and Sandy Buck
May 19, 2011
Dear Katie and Family,
We are so sorry. We will be sharing our prayers, memories and love with you as we scatter hydrangea blossoms, in remembrance of Pat, at the ocean's edge on Corporation Beach at 10 o'clock on Friday morning.
Sincerely,
Roy and Sandy
Russell & Susan Clark
May 19, 2011
Dear Katie & family,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this sad time. We will miss especially the joy of living which Pat shared so freely. Our world is poorer without him.
Tom and Judy Griffin
May 19, 2011
Katie, we're are so sorry that you are going through this. We will always smile when we think of all the memories of the "neighborhood" and Pat's crazy ways. We were lucky to have known him. He will be missed.
Kara Kennedy Spaulding
May 19, 2011
Chrissy and the entire Greaney family, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Tom Constantine
May 19, 2011
Whenever I ever saw Pat at FH, he always had a smile. God's speed.
Tom Constantine
58th RTT
Philip C Price Jr
May 19, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the family in your time in need.
May 19, 2011
The Greaney Family,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Pat. He was a good guy and excellent father, grandfather and friend. It was an honor to know him. He will be missed greatly by many, but the memories will last forever.
Tom Kelley, South Yarmouth, MA.
Jack & Kate Moriarty
May 19, 2011
Dearest Chrissy & the entire Greaney Family. You have our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of your dad. Your wonderful memories of him will be all of your "Roses in December". We will continue to keep you & your family in our prayers during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.
May 18, 2011
Steve and the Entire Greaney family,
We want to express our heartfelt condolences on the lost of Pat he was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time
Steve Sargent and Tina Borrelli
Tpr. Stephen F. Byron, MSP Ret.
May 18, 2011
The current and retired members of the Massachusetts State Police send their Deepest Sympathies and Heartfelt Condolences to the Greaney Family for the sudden and tragic loss of Pat.
The MSP Family has lost another LEGEND, A Leader of Warriors, a Damn Fine Cop, a Friend, a Mentor and a Patriarch.... We are all going to Miss Him!!!
Jennifer O'Leary
May 18, 2011
Katie, Chrissy, Patrick and Tara-
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you or the immensity of your loss- You have a wonderful family and the strength that you all will lend to each other will help you through this most difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
Greg Black
May 18, 2011
Katie,Tara,Chrissy,Pat and family.I will truly miss one of the best friends I have ever had. Pat and Katie looked after me in some trying times and I will never forget his kindness and generosity.I am so glad that the Anguilla trip was as he kept saying " Paradise " Pat will remain in my memories as a True Husband,Wonderful Father,Proud Grandparent,and one of the greatest persons I have ever known.I will miss him and love him very much.
May 18, 2011
To the Greaney Family. We are very sorry for your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your loving memories help sustain you.
Lynn and Vic Hoffman and Barbara Hallback
(Mike's family through marriage to Amy)
Sophie (Green) Ewings
May 18, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I send my prayers and love to your entire family, especially my dear friend from long ago, Tara.
May 18, 2011
The Greaney Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Pat was a dear friend who we will miss. He touched so many of our lives. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bob and Jean Caracciolo
West Yarmouth, Mass
Andrew Fesuk
May 18, 2011
To the Greaney family.....Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I had the pleasure of entertaining Pat and two troopers at my home in the 90's and he reciprocated years later at your home in Maine. Pat was a man's man and kind to all his friends....Andy "Fez" Fesuk Acworth, Ga.
May 18, 2011
Pat will be fondly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Jeanne Linden
May 18, 2011
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Greaney. He was a great neighbor. I used to equal parts love and be terrified of going to their door on Halloween. I still talk about it to this day.
Love Amie (O'Hearn) Breton
Richard ONeil
May 18, 2011
Mike,
So sorry to hear about your brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anthony Petrone & family
May 18, 2011
To the Greaney family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during these difficult times.And may he welcome Pat into his home, where one day we all will meet again. May he rest in peace.
Gail (giardiello) Puente
May 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim O'Connor
May 18, 2011
To Chrissy,Mark and the entire Greaney family,Pat was one of the truly great guys.We had some very good talks over beers and cape codders and he always expressed how blessed he was to have such a wonderful family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff LaDou
May 18, 2011
To the entire Greaney family
Kathleen I just want you to know paul (Pat) is how I knew him I have been cutting Pats hair for a long long time He was remarkable person.... but the one thing he spoke alot about and very highly was about his family you all must be some terrific folks because he always would tell me somthing the family and him had done and we always laughed at the good times you all always had...So Im sure you will have a ton to read but all of us down here at Hairsmyth Barber Shop we will miss him our prayers are in your hearts take care and god bless Pats barber Jeff
May 18, 2011
To the Greaney and Sawyer Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Robert Erickson & Dina Malkasian
Robert and Sandra DeCiero
May 18, 2011
To Pat's wife and family,
Pat was in my academy class in 1970 and he epitomized what a Trooper and father truly is.
He had a great sense of humor and he'll be greatly missed by all.
Robert DeCiero (MSP Ret.54RTT)
Robin&Tim O'Hearn
May 18, 2011
Dear Greaney Family-We are so sorry to hear about Pat. He was a wonderful man and a great neighbor. I will aways remember Halloween at your house and the friendly talks we would have. Our Deepest Sympathy. Tim & Robin O'Hearn
Jeff & Christina Guertin
May 18, 2011
Katie and family we are very sorry for your loss. Pat was a wonderful person, father,and grandfather. We know how much he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. "God Bless and Rest In peace Pat"
Gerald & Cheryl Roche
May 18, 2011
Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy.
David Johnson
May 18, 2011
I first met Pat in Little League Baseball. We then meet years later playing Parks League Football. A fierce compeditor and a good man. Please exept my condolances. DJ
Mike and Mary Ellen Moore
May 18, 2011
To The Greaney Family,
Love and Sorrow to all of you at this most difficult time.
Neil & Judy Curtis
May 18, 2011
Tara, Chris and Greaney family - we are very sorry to learn of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Sal Degon
May 18, 2011
Mike, sorry to hear of your lose. Pat was a great man and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Franklyn Jones
May 18, 2011
Sorry to hear of your passing Pat . You were the best C.P.A.C. Officer I had occasion to work with. May the Lord welcome you into his kingdom and watch over your Family.
O.P.D.-Retired
Jamie McDonald
May 18, 2011
Dear Katie, Stephen, Mike and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all, As long as I can remember, you could always count on Pat, always.
John and Shay Parretti
May 17, 2011
To the Greaney/Sawyer Family,
Our condolences and prayers go out to your entire family. It always made us smile when we turned the corner at the Sawyer house and would see Pat holding court on the deck. So full of life, loved his family and their friends; the type of guy you wanted to talk to all night. We truly feel blessed that we were able to get to know him. We will miss him.
Brian & Gina Tangney
May 17, 2011
Dear Katie and family,we are deeply saddened by Pat's passing. Such a great loss for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time .
Mike Pavone
May 17, 2011
Pat was certainly “An officer and a Gentleman” and one who always stood tall. He truly was one of a kind, and could always be counted on while off or on the Job. I’m sure he will be missed dearly by many, including his MSP extended family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Erin Brown
May 17, 2011
Chrissy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Wishing you all peace and hope that you find comfort in each other and in your memories of your dad.
In deepest sympathy,
Erin Gregg Brown
Timothy Moran
May 17, 2011
In memory of my great friend. You will be missed - thank you for the great and memorable years, which I will always treasure. My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to your dear family, Pat,
Tim "mowran" Moran
Francis J. Trapasso & Assoc.
May 17, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dan and Danielle (Fortune) Gately
May 17, 2011
To the Greaney family,
We are so sorry for your loss..our thoughts are with you.
Frank "Giard" Giardiello
May 17, 2011
Katie and family, Shocked to hear of the passing of Pat. He will be remembered as a great guy willing to to help in any way, a friend that would listen to your problems and give sound advice and one of the funniest guys I knew. You'll aways have the memories. My deepest sympathy.
May 17, 2011
Kate you and all the Greaney family are in our thoughts and prayers. I've known Pat for along time. he will be missed by all ,especially those of us leaving Wachusett CC late at nite when he would sneak up on us with unmarked and scare the hell out of us with his lights on.may he rest in peace.Billy Shea and family
May 17, 2011
The Greaney Family,
My deepest condolances on your loss. I pray that the Lord will guide and give you all comfort
Maura L Schiavina
West Springfield Ma
Paul Damery
May 17, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was a great guy.
Maggie Killeen
May 17, 2011
Mike so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother you will be in my prayers and thoughts
May 17, 2011
The Greaney Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat was simply the best. I will miss seeing him up the club. I will never forget him welcoming me to Choir Practice!
May he Rest in Peace.
Jeffrey Sbrogna
Lisa Allain
May 17, 2011
Chris,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa (Waszkiewicz) Allain
Pat Carey
May 17, 2011
To Katie, Steph & Michael.....I am so so so so so so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers....Patty Carey
Colleen Shea
May 17, 2011
Katie, Pat Jr, Chrissy, Tara and all the grandchildren
My heart is truly broken, I have such amazing funny memories of Pat and to loose him is something I will never get over! We have spent so many hours at "the store" talking about each and everyone of you and he truly adore all of you. All of you were his entire life and anytime he had something to say about any of u his face completely lite up. If there is anything I can do please please lete know I will be there on a second. I love you all RIP "Uncle Pat" I will miss our talks, I will miss all our laughs, I will miss making faces behind my dads back, and I thank you for being there for me when I need advice and being such an amazing friend to my dad!
Raymond G Jones MSP-Ret 57th RTT
May 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chick Gallivan
May 17, 2011
Dear Mike,I am so sorry to read about the loss of your brother,my prayers go out to you and your brother's family
James Gallagher (Ret. Chief, WPD)
May 17, 2011
The Greaney Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. I fondly remeber Pat's wide smile and easy going way. He will be missed by many. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
DENNIS J BRENNAN
May 17, 2011
Hon. Dennis J. Brennan extends his condolences to the entire Greaney family a this time of loss.
Russ Grady
May 16, 2011
Greaney family,
Over the years I think back to the countless trips I made out to my shed, never really needing anything in it, but rather only hoping to see Pat in the yard and hear him say "Hi Russ. How are ya kid?" For then I knew we'd strike up a conversation about the town, local politics, or how many of the kids and grandkids were coming up for the weekend. Conversations I'll miss dearly.
We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, your neighbors, the Grady's
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