George E. Gregory

George Elmer Gregory lll

George Elmer Gregory lll, 78, the son of the late George Elmer (G. Elmer) Gregory, Jr and Dorothy E. Simon, a longtime resident of Goshen, NY and Greentown, PA passed on Saturday July1,2023. He was born on November 24,1944 in Goshen, NY.

George is survived by his two sisters Diane G. (Daniel J. Miller), Marietta Gregory Phillips, one brother Edward S. Gregory (Cathy Todora), Step-son Brian Ferris (Kimberly) and Grand-son Ethan Ferris. Many nieces, nephews, their children and cousins.

George was 1963 graduate of Goshen High School. He was in the Navy aboard USS Nitro 1963 to 1967 and is a member of the USS Nitro (AE-23) Association.

He was lineman at the Orange & Rockland Utilities, Monroe NY for 31 years, before retiring.

A life time 56 years member of the Goshen Minisink Fire Department, and Past Captain of the Goshen Fire Police. Past Master of Goshen Masonic Lodge 365.

George was a member of the Matamoras, PA, Rod and Gun Club. The American Legion Post 859, Newfoundland, PA.

He was predeceased in death by his parents G. Elmer Gregory, and Dorothy S. Gregory, his brother Lt Col David J. Gregory, and Nephews Dale Patrick Miller, Shawn T. Miller and Niece Tanya A. Phillips.

Visitation will be held on Monday July 10,2023, 10 to 12 at the Donavan Funeral Home, 82 South Church Street, Goshen. Funeral service will follow Visitation at 12pm. Burial will be at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to one of the organizations above or the charity of your choice.