Palmer E. Gregg

Palmer E. (P.G.) Gregg
Ilion
Palmer E. (P.G.) Gregg, 65, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Heritage Health Care, Utica. P.G. was born October 20, 1943, in Ilion, the son of the late Palmer and Janice (Eckler) Gregg. He was a graduate of Ilion High School and attended Cobleskill College. On September 6, 1975, he was united in marriage with Kathleen Halenar. He served with the Navy from 1968 through 1977, servicing submarines, upon his return he was employed with Niagara Mohawk, until his retirement in 1999. P.G. then worked at the Ilion Marina and also the Evening Telegram. P.G. was a long time member of the Ilion Volunteer Fire Department and for several years was secretary for the fire department ambulance committee. He was also a member and former officer of Moose Lodge 1010, and a member of American Legion Post 920. P.G. was an avid Giants and NASCAR fan. P.G. is survived by his wife, Kathy; three sons, Robert, Brian and Brad and his fiancé, Jenne Frank, of Kissimmee, FL; a granddaughter, Hailey Marie Gregg; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Kyle, of Clearwater, FL; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, John and Ella Halenar; and a brother-in-law, James Halenar. In keeping with P.G.'s wishes cremation will take place and a memorial visitation and service will be held at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion, at a time to be announced. The family would like to thank Dr. El Amir, Dr. V. Sharma, Dr. Yoss, Dr. Desai and the wonderful staff of the C.T. ICU unit at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Friends are asked to consider memorials to the Ilion Ambulance Fund and envelopes are available at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at Whiter-Hendrix.com.
P.G. Gregg