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Stephen Gregory Obituary

Gregory, Stephen M. EAST GREENBUSH Stephen M. Gregory of East Greenbush and formerly of NYC and Bradenton, Fla. entered eternal life peacefully at Evergreen Commons on February 28, 2014. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of almost 74 years, Helen; his sons, Stephen M., Jr., Rev. Kenneth W., and Joseph W.; three grandsons, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of beloved friends. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Rockefeller Funeral home, 165 Columbia Turnpike on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 4 until 7 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be con-celebrated Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Clinton Heights with his son Ken as celebrant. Burial in the family plot will follow immediately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Brave Will Foundation", 371 Schaubel Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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William Fischer

March 10, 2014

Dear Mrs. Gregory and family,I am so sorry to hear about Steve`s passing. I have such fond memeories of Steve from the Night`s of Columbus in East Greenbush. He was one of the niciest people I have ever met.He will be greatly missed.I also have fond memories at the apartment in Forrest Point sitting and talking about his days with the New York Yankees.

John Guzy

March 7, 2014

Joe
Sorry for your loss.
John Guzy

March 6, 2014

Joe and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.
Tara (Potyrala) Wiesley

Jerry and Lois Smith

March 6, 2014

Father Gregory,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

William King

March 6, 2014

Dear Joe and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 6, 2014

Dear Helen, Ken, Joseph and Steve,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all for the loss of your dear husband and father. He was a gentlemen in a true sense. We were so honored to have known Steve over the years and that our children were able to know someone so kind and generous. He will always be remembered by them, especially his wonderful trunkful of Yankee surprises.

Toni & Warren Dolan

Christopher Gaidis

March 6, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to the whole family. We will remember Steve fondly, not only as the founder, but as the heart and soul of our FDNY Pulaski Association. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Christopher & Yolanda Gaidis

March 6, 2014

Dear Mrs Gregory and Kenny. What a wonderful man you have lost. I have know Mr Gregory for 54 years.When I was a teenager he was a wonderful role model to us all. Always a smile on his face. God bless the Gregory family. Kathy Dann Garry

Sue and Jack Wolslegel

March 6, 2014

Father Ken and family-We both know how hard it is to lose those we love- may God's love and that of your friends support you during this difficult time

Tom Miter

March 6, 2014

Sheri and I would like to express our sadness at the loss of Steve to the entire Gregory family. To say that he was highly repected in our family would be a vast understatement. He was just a great man. Rest in peace Loo.

March 6, 2014

Dear Mrs. Gregory,Fr. Gregory and family, our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, we never met Stephen, but Fr. Gregory talked so often of him and his relationship with him, we feel like we know him...God bless you all in this most difficult time.
Charlie and Sharon Dubacher

Grafton peace pogoda and Buddhist Temple

March 5, 2014

Father Ken,

Very sad to here about your father.
Our thoughts are with you during this hard time

Patsy Richardson

March 5, 2014

My thoughts are with all of you. He was a great man, loved and respected by all. I was fortunate to have known him.

Liz & Steve Engels

March 5, 2014

Dear Helen & The Gregory Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Steve. His smile, jokes, wit and kindness will always be cherished. May he rest in eternal peace...Amen

March 5, 2014

Dear Helen and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful person and gave a lot o love and time to many.
May all our prayers be of comfort to you. God Bless Steve.
Helen & Joe Kupiec

Wendy Brennan

March 5, 2014

Father Gregory,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and are keeping you and your family in our prayers. In sympathy, John and Wendy Brennan

Cheryl Cahill

March 5, 2014

Joe, Jenann and Family - We are so very sorry for your loss.

Patrick and Cheryl Cahill

Joan Sestito

March 5, 2014

Dear Father Gregory,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony & Joan Sestito and family

March 5, 2014

Dear Father Gregory, We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. Our prayers are with you all.
Anthony & Joan Sestito and family.

Tim OBrien

March 5, 2014

Father Gregory, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim OBrien (St. Mary's Altar boy)

Stephen Heavey

March 4, 2014

Sorry for your loss, A family of service is special.

Richard Lukasiewicz, E-164

March 4, 2014

To Joe and family. Sorry for your loss.
My father John and yours were great friends,follow firefighters, and charter members of the FDNY Pulaski Assn.I remember Steve from when I was a young child. Fond memories.My father sends his condolences.

John & Dolores Gaidis

March 4, 2014

Dear Helen and Family,
It was a joy to know Steve.Now it'Gods
turn to enjoy his company and have a few
laughs.

John and Kim Musella

March 3, 2014

Joe and Family, we are so sorry for your loss.

Mollie Shook

March 3, 2014

Dear Father Gregory
Sorry to hear about your Father Passing away. I will keep him and you and your Family and your Mom in my thoughts and prays. God Bless you and your Family and your mom during this sad time. May his Soul rest in Peace

Tom and Jackie Adams

March 3, 2014

To Joe and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
He was a very nice man and will be missed by all.

Maria Walker

March 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gregory family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Fr. John Facci

March 3, 2014

Ken and family My deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I will remember him in a Mass and prayers. God bless you all.
John

Fr. Bill Gorman

March 3, 2014

Ken - I'm sorry to hear of the death of your dad. You spoke of him at our 40th Anniversary luncheon with Bishop Hubbard. I met him the day of our ordination at the Cathedral. I'll offer Mass for his soul and the intentions of you and your family. Take care. Bill Gorman

Mary Lou Flavin

March 2, 2014

Dear Father Ken,

Our prayers are with Dad, you and your family at this sad time. He lead a life that anyone would be admired for and he will be missed but not forgotten.
With sincere sympathy,

The bereavement Ministry of the Church of St. Mary, Clinton Heights.

John Kryger

March 2, 2014

I have nothing but fond memories of Steve, having served as his one-time historian.

March 2, 2014

To Joe and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless your Father and comfort you and your family. Paul and Family

John & Suzanne Golden

March 2, 2014

He will always be with you

Al Aubin

March 2, 2014

Joe, sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all. Al Aubin

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