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BORN
11/12/1961
DIED
10/29/2024
Gregory Rice Obituary
Waterford - In late October of 2024 we unexpectedly lost our dear friend and family member Greg.
Greg followed his father as master carpenter and was a lifelong member of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. He helped build a few of our local landmarks, Foxwoods, The Crystal Mall, and Mystic Seaport.
He was the type that kept to himself, but he would start up if his favorite topics came up, The Mets, NASCAR or football. Greg was known by his friends for throwing amazing parties at his home. Greg had an incredible love of music. He created many homemade music playlists and gave himself the record label of R.R.R INC.
Greg was predeceased by his sister, Patricia (Rice) Staples; both his parents, Angela and Carl Rice. Greg was survived by his two brothers, Steven and James; along with many nephews and nieces.
Although we lost Greg too soon, We know that he is at peace joining the greatest love of his life, his late wife Christine (Jordan) Rice. They spent their days together traveling New England, loving a pack of cats, and making art.
In celebration of life, we invite you to Greg's after party. For more information email: [email protected]
All that we ask you to give is warm memories and good stories about our buddy Greg.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Steven Rice
May 30, 2025
Greg was my younger brother and when he was young I took care of him on occasions. We had a close bond through our lives. We shared many great time together. We would call and talk often over the years and I miss those calls very much. I miss my brother very muck.
Mike
May 27, 2025
I met Greg through Lou Hyatt while talking with the guys at the Konomoc Grange Corner. Those were some great days, everybody talking freely and laughing. We were all young then, and while I didn't know Greg well, he was well thought of by others who knew him. He always had a smile and a good word for those he knew. Rest easy Greg.
BEK
May 26, 2025
RIP
Michael Zito
May 22, 2025
A great friend, work partner, and mischief companion for decades.. always a pleasure to spend time with my friend.. devastating loss but an icon that will not be forgotten
Dave Fairman
May 21, 2025
Rest in Peace
fred hill
May 21, 2025
well,your at peace.your with,christine now.great times growing up,dirt bikes,keg party's,numerous rock concerts.waterford beach.florida in 1981..mets,49ers games.and every ...thanksgiving (b.o.c.) god bless my friend. 57 year.nastrovia,cheers.i thought we were ,gonna have that budweiser.when we 80 years old together..r.i.p. bro.
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