Birth date: Oct 28, 1944 Death date: Dec 17, 2015
Bruce E. Gregory, 71 of Palm Harbor, Florida passed Thursday, December 17, 2015. Bruce was born in Boston, Massachusetts. and resided in Newton and Wellfleet Massachusetts before moving to Florida. Bruce was very athletic and play Read Obituary
Hello All
After much discussion, we have decided to honor Bruce with 2 ceremonies. One will be a small family gathering to spread his ashes in late February. The other will be a spring celebration in May to share stories and raise a toast. We hope to settle on a location and date soon and will pass the information on when we do. Feel free to call me at 860-705-5121 with any questions, ideas or thoughts. Nicholas
Bruce has been a very dear and loving friend of ours for many years. Over the past, almost 50 years, we have experienced with him the difficult times and the joyful times in our lives. We always thought of him as a member of our family. He was fortunate to have met Andrea and her wonderful family and to share some very happy years together. We used to look forward to how nice retirement together would be…
It has been heartbreaking to see Bruce suffer these last couple of years. It is comforting to know that he is at peace now and is surrounded by love. His memory will forever remain in our hearts. He will be sorely missed by all.
Sent with our love,
Cathy and Lou Baccari
In the past 20 or more years,Bruce and I shared much time and a multitude of experiences. He didn't reveal himself easily, but as time passed, I got to know and understand more, especially since we had many similar interests, joys and difficulties. By revealing my angst and weaknesses, he became more open and trusting.
As we got to know him and, as of late, working with Marge to process his affairs, we realized how well versed, accomplished and knowledgeable he was. Bruce was a Renaissance man, with interests covering politics, music, film, photography, nature, horticulture, history, architecture,boating, sports, cooking, automobiles and more. He was talented and adept in many of these activities..
Bruce was keenly aware and sensitive to the plight of the unfortunate. For many years, he regularly donated his rare AB negative blood, and platelets, quietly without any fanfare. When he lived in Massachusetts, he often visited an institutionalized relative when nobody else would. He would help you whenever you asked.
Bruce was a quiet guy, but he had loving relationships with family and friends. His face would beam upon hearing of the accomplishments of Christopher, Jennifer, Theo and their sons Christiaan and Sam, Nicholas and Diane. He appreciated his strong friendship with Paul, John and Chris, and many others who sent cards, email messages and texts when he could no longer speak. His wonderful wife Andrea filled his life with love and joy. She brought him happiness and comfort and laughter. He grieved quietly for years after her death. In later years, his friend Mary enriched his life. As his cancer progressed, her concern for his wellbeing was still evident.
So many people pulled together at the end. Sacrificing time to be with their own families, Paul, Jennifer, Christopher, Nicholas, Mary and of course my wife Marge gave untold time to tend to Bruce thruout his final journey. Rest in peace my friend.
Eddie Paige
Hello All and thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories of Bruce.
We are working on a service to spread Bruce's ashes at the Nausett lighthouse bench in February. I will let everyone know the dates and times when we get them firmed up. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas, or to just talk. Nicholas
[email protected] or 860-705-5121
Bruce has been a central part of our adopted family for two decades. After his beloved wife Andrea died, we drew closer, even following him from Newton, MA to Dunedin, FL in 2004. He was a quiet man with many interests and talents. He loved to kavak, bike, even tried fencing and ballroom dancing. We stood with Bruce through the struggles of the last 2 years. He was far braver and courageous than most of us would have been under the circumstances.Rest in peace my friend. Love from Marge and Eddie.
When I met Bruce, he promised me adventure and we had many together. He taught me to love Cape Cod, to kayak, to take the time to enjoy nature preserves and to keep taking risks. He was my business and personal partner for many years and I loved him.
The world is less interesting with him gone but I know he couldn't stay here with the disease taking his life from him.
So God speed, Bruce. You're on to your next adventure surrounded by some of the people you loved best. Thank you for the years we had together and your generosity. I picture you healthy, happy, and surrounded by love.
Mary Fitzpatrick
Goodbye dear Bruce. Thank you for all the love in the last 35 years. Since my 21st birthday when you met mother and joined the family,you have been there through the joy ,the pain, the tough times and ease. Thank you for that and thank you for making Mummy so very happy. We are going to miss you and wish you a good voyage.
Nicholas
