Paul A. Gregor
October 23, 1968 ~ May 22, 2012
Born in:
meadville, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
MEADVILLE- Paul Anthony Gregor 43, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his whole family Tuesday, May 22 2012, at Meadville Medical Center in Meadville.
Born Oct. 23, 1968, in Meadville, he was a son of the late Franklin Gregor Sr. and Florence Gregor.
Married Tracey Hittle, June 16, 1990. This would have been their 22nd year anniversary.
He attended Meadville High School and graduated in 1987 from Conneaut Lake High School and was a self-employed contractor. He worked for Coca-Cola for four years and helped Quaker Distributing to bring Snapple to the surrounding area. He was the owner of Gregor Construction since 1997, and was the 7th grade Boys Basketball coach, current 7th grade Girls Basketball coach, and was involved in the Jr. Bulldog program for many years. In the summers he coached AAU Basketball where he had one Varsity team and one 7th grade team, the ASB Ballers. His 7th grade AAU team plans on going to Nationals in June to compete with 30 other teams. Along with AAU, he also took part in the YMCA summer camps and Meadville Bulldog Basketball Program for Boys and Girls.
In his years of construction he has completed many remodeling of homes and other businesses such as the upstairs of Mickey’s Central Station and also Station 27 which he was unable to finish. He has also built 5 beautiful homes including his own, which he is especially proud of.
Paul lived for his children and was the greatest father. He attended all of the school trips and was involved with all their sports which included Basketball, Dance, and Football. He also enjoyed golfing with friends and family, and his love for cars.
Paul was recently diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia and had just finished his Chemo treatment.
Survivors include his wife Tracey Gregor, his two sons, Joshua Paul and Jacob Lee, and his daughter Bailee Elizabeth Gregor all of Meadville; his parents, the late Franklin Gregor Sr. and Florence Gregor of Meadville; four brothers, Franklin Gregor Jr. and wife Deb of Meadville, Joseph Gregor and companion Deann Michaelson of Erie , Kenneth Gregor and companion Tammy Urqhart of Saegertown, and John Gregor and wife Liz of Meadville; two sisters , Deborah Neis of Meadville, and Laura Miller and Husband RJ Miller of Meadville; several nieces and nephews, Amber Yates and husband Josh, Alyssa Pears, Rachael Gregor and companion Mark Geiger, Jen Hoke and husband Jason, Makayla and Makenzie Guidace, Jessica Smith, Colleen McAnlis and her husband Brian, Amber and Ian Urqhart, Marc Gregor, Kris Gregor, Jason Gregor, Michael Gregor and wife Jessica, Ben Gregor, Nick Pears, Bobby Miller, Logan and Leyton Gregor, and Ian Urqhart; Mother-in-Law, Elizabeth Johnson; Father-in-Law; Donald Hittle Sr. and companion Linda Dille; Brother-in-Law; Donald Hittle Jr.; Sister-in-Law; Lisa Guidace and husband Frank; along with several aunts and uncles and 7 great nieces and 7 great nephews. And a Grandmother Rose Kish and a Grandfather Leo Hittle.
Preceded in death by his father; Franklin Gregor Sr.; nephew Geoffrey Gregor; Father-in-Law; David L. Johnson.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Thursday, May 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Brian Jensen of First Presbyterian Church , officiating.
Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials may be made to his children Josh, Jake, and Bailee at 10500 Eastview Ave., Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Paul’s Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.
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My condolences to the Gregor family. Though I haven’t seen Paul in years, we grew up together and went to school together. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Gregor family. May God be with you and Bless you in this time of grief and sorrow.RIP Paul.
Dave, Mickey, Andrew & Dalton Zelasco
To my soulmate you always told me that you loved living and wanted to live for a long time. I hope you realized how much I love you and will always love you and im sorry i didnt do more the other day and that i didnt see this coming and it was not in our plans. You have given me three beautiful and wonderful children. They are who they are because of you. I promise to continue to teach them what you believed. I didnt realize how many people and kids you have touched in your life until I seen all the facebook messages and all the orange the kids wore to school yesterday and the support from everyone. No one will ever understand how Im feeling right now. I will find away to go on but I want you to know that there will never ever be anyone that can replace you I love you and will miss you forever Tracey
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Your in our thoughts.
Our deepest Sympathy to the entire family. After a long absence – Paul made us feel so very welcome when we attended Frank and Florence’s 50th Anniversary celebration. He was a very warm and caring person. We are unable to be there with you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you and may you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
The Bumbulis Family
To the Gregors:
God created this wonderful person and He wanted him now which sounds so unfair. But who are we to question as we have to believe that we will all be together again. Paul was the perfect example of a human being and God wanted him in Heaven. We will miss his smile but will remember how he touched so many kids, family, and friends. God Bless and may you all have the strength and faith to carry Pauls example. Love, Shirley, Bryan, Kristina and Bradley Callan
Sending prayers to Tracey,Josh,Jake,Bailee….I’m so sorry about your loss.
I just want Paul’s family to know the impact that he had on the lives of children and adults in this community. He was and honorable man that loved helping and encouraging others. I want to thank his wife, Josh, Jake and Bailee for sharing their father with the kids in Meadville, I know it wasn’t easy at times, but it was so necessary for some of the kids. He will never be forgotten by the kids or the families that he touched. I want you to know that you will always be in my prayers and your father, husband, brother, uncle and friend will always be spoken of when I speak about my children and the people that touched their lives. Take comfort in the fact that Paul is with you in your heart and memories forever and he is watching down on all of us with his big smile and pat on the back.
I can not express how much you will be missed. You have been a great son-in-law and a wonderful husband to Tracey and a GREAT DAD to my beautiful grandchildren. You have given your time to everyone who needed you, I just wish there could have been more time for you. With Love, liz
All my Love, thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Love, (Grandma) Linda Dille
To the Gregor family,
We are so very very sorry for this horrible loss you are suffering. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our son Andrew played AAU ball with Josh and we traveled on a few trips together. Paul was a very giving man and touched the lives of many. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God carry you through.
Tracey and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our lives are not easy to understand and when such a tragedy as this happens it only serves to make us wonder if there is any direction at all for our lives. The only answer I have for this is to think of how much our lives have been enriched by the people we love and have loved. May you be blessed at this trying time and comfort in the love of family and friends.
Mike and Grace Brace.
Tracey,Josh,Jake,& Bailey, & Family,
Words can not express the sorrow that is in our hearts. Over these past few years, our families have grown closer, so much that we consider you family! We will hold on to and cherish the many memories that we all have made over the years. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to the entire Gregor family. You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We feel honored and priviledged to have known Paul! Thank you all for sharing him with us! ASB Ballers will continue in your honor because you will still be coaching from your place in Heaven!
Love,
Norma, Tammy, Asia, Artrel, Armoni, & Amarius Foster.
Tracey, Josh, and Family,
We are truly shocked and saddened by Paul’s death. Our hearts go out to you. We realize that while words provide limited comfort, may the love of family and friends surround you, guide you, and transcend the pain to sustain you through this time of grief.
Jack, Nancy and Evan
So very sorry Tracey. I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
R.I.P. Paul.
Dear Tracey and Florence,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Paul’s passing. I know that no words can take the pain that you must all be feeling away, but be comforted in knowing that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! He always cracked me up and was always smiling (like he was up to something)! He was a great guy and had such a great personality! He will be missed!
Love & Prayers to you all!
Darlene Castona
Even though so many (25) years have passed since last seeing Paul and Tracey, I have never forgot how much fun we used to have. I can’t believe how spirituality works; I was just looking at my senior yearbook on Tuesday and read both Paul and Tracey’s messages. I will never forget you Paul. My sincere condolences to Tracey and all of Paul’s family. Love Emtool
Tracy you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Loss is never easy. Let God surround you with his loving arms.
He will see you thru in the days to come. I will be praying for you and all the family.
My heart felt condolences, Dottie
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy and the kids. Because of Paul…our world is a better place. He touched the hearts of countless children and adults. He will be missed.
To the entire Gregor family,
We were very shocked and saddened to hear about Coach Gregor’s passing. Alyssa will truly miss him. We thank him for giving so much of his time and himself to being such a wonderful and dedicated coach. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
To the Gregor Family, The Greathouse Family would like to send condolences to all of you during this difficult time. You should be very proud to have such a great man in your lives, because I know I was honored to have known him. As a kid many of us looked up to him like a brother. Thanks Paul for all the great memories.
Tracey and family,
There are no words I can say to you that would be adequate. I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Your family is in my prayers. Paul was a great guy and you made such a great couple. Even though we have not seen eachother much since school, it seems you guys were so happy. I pray for God’s strength to get you through this difficult time. Treasure every memory!
Love, Lori
Tracey, I am so very sorry, you and your children and family are in my prayers.
Tracey and family,
You will continue to stay in our prayers. So sorry for your loss. Paul was a great guy and a wonderful coach that Matt will never forget.
To the Gregor Family, I would like to send condolences to all of you during this time of sorrow. I feel honored to have met such a kind family person and a wonderful friend of John Mottillo. John spoke very highly of him. He touched many lives and I feel honored to have known him. Our prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Leigh, Chuck, Carly and Madison Gilbert and The ICC.
my family met paul gregor as my sons paul hamilton jr.s basketball coach and father of josh my sons friend. coach gregor was much more than just just a coach to my son he was a mentor and a good friend. his excitement and passion for basket ball was contagious and it brought out the best in my son and the rest of the team. nowhere was to far to drive and no time dedicated or money spent was to much when it came to the boys and basketball. coach gregor will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten. josh you and your mom and siblings are in our prayers.
I learned about Paul’s death during a phone conversation with Vic Kress yesterday. My apologies for the late condolence, as I live in Erie and was not aware of his passing. I had several conversations with Paul over the last few years covering both of his sons during Bulldog basketball games. He was always a joy to talk to. You could tell how much he loved his kids and the game. I am very saddened by this news and send my deepest condolences to the entire Gregor family. God bless all of you. Rest in peace Paul.