Gregory Michael Sova

Sova, Gregory Michael
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Former Saratoga Springs resident, Gregory M. Sova, 61, of Hartsville, S.C, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born in Malone, N.Y., on April 8, 1964. He was predeceased by his father, Leon M. Sova; sister. Kerry Sova; and stepfather, Matthew Gervais. He is survived by his wife, Jill; daughter, Sydney; granddaughter, Violet, of Hartsville, S.C.; and son, Trevor, of Charleston, S.C.; his mother, Joyce Sova-Gervais, of Saratoga Springs; brothers, Jeff (Kim), of Middlegrove, N.Y.; and Alan (Diane), of Greenwich, NY; stepbrothers, John ( Brenda) Gervais, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Matthew P. (Darcye) Gervais, of Malone, N.Y.
Greg graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and Norwich University, with a degree in Physical Education, and College of St. Rose, with Master's in Special Education, and administrative certification from SUNY Albany. While at Norwich, he joined USMC Reserves, and served for 10 years.
He was a dedicated educator and coach, having taught at Schoharie High School for many years, and was principal at St. Johnsville High School for 10 years. He was also the administrator at the United Cerebral Palsy School, in Utica, N.Y.
After his retirement, he and his family moved to Hartsville, S.C., to enjoy the warmer climate and escape the snowy winters.
Following Greg's wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Arrangements by Norton's Funeral Home & Crematory, of Hartsville, S.C.