Obituary for Robert J. "Bob" Gregg Sr.
Robert “Bob” J. Gregg, Sr.
January 3, 1928 – April 16, 2024
Robert (Bob) J. Gregg, Sr., beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and
United States Marine, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 96.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bob's journey led him to Brooklyn, New York, where he met his
wife, Genevieve (Jenny), during his time serving in the Marine Corps. They returned to Ohio, where
they shared over 75 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, family, and cherished memories.
Bob retired from a career as a tool and die inspector, showcasing his meticulous
attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
A helper at heart, Bob found joy in his spare time giving back to family and community.
He volunteered tirelessly at his son's athletics programs in Streetsboro, Ohio, and later
extended his support to his grandsons' sports in Stow, Ohio. As the equipment manager
of the Stow Munroe Falls HS football team, Bob's contributions were invaluable; often
seen repairing equipment, distributing water, and offering assistance to coaches
wherever needed. His presence on the sidelines was not only helpful but also filled with
warmth and humor, as he’d sneak root beer candies to players, and 4-piece chicken
dinners to parents.
Bob's resourcefulness and handiness were legendary; he could fix anything with his skill
and determination, and solve any problem with his patient “wait awhile, wait awhile”
attitude. Despite his thrifty ability to find the cheapest gallon of gas in any ZIP code,
Bob's generosity knew no bounds, as he selflessly extended a helping hand to many.
Bob found simple pleasures in life, like daily coffee at McDonald's, Cleveland
Cavs/Guardian games on the radio, collecting unique coins, or refilling his many
birdfeeders.
His actions and values were a testament to his faith in Jesus Christ, speaking louder
than his words ever would. Bob's legacy of love, generosity, patience, and service will
forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Aurelia Hrehorevich, siblings Carl
Hrehorevich, Harry Gregorevich, Ralph Hrehorevich, Gertrude Kocab. He is survived by
his wife, Genevieve; children, Linda (Paul) Koberg, Robert Jr. (Jane) Gregg;
grandchildren; Damon Gregg, Benjamin Gregg, Jonah (Jennifer) Gregg,
great-grandchildren, Cooper and Campbell Rose Gregg, and a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 23, 2034 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel (3333 Kent Rd. at Rt. 91) where funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Silver Springs Cemetery.
January 3, 1928 – April 16, 2024
Robert (Bob) J. Gregg, Sr., beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and
United States Marine, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 96.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Bob's journey led him to Brooklyn, New York, where he met his
wife, Genevieve (Jenny), during his time serving in the Marine Corps. They returned to Ohio, where
they shared over 75 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, family, and cherished memories.
Bob retired from a career as a tool and die inspector, showcasing his meticulous
attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
A helper at heart, Bob found joy in his spare time giving back to family and community.
He volunteered tirelessly at his son's athletics programs in Streetsboro, Ohio, and later
extended his support to his grandsons' sports in Stow, Ohio. As the equipment manager
of the Stow Munroe Falls HS football team, Bob's contributions were invaluable; often
seen repairing equipment, distributing water, and offering assistance to coaches
wherever needed. His presence on the sidelines was not only helpful but also filled with
warmth and humor, as he’d sneak root beer candies to players, and 4-piece chicken
dinners to parents.
Bob's resourcefulness and handiness were legendary; he could fix anything with his skill
and determination, and solve any problem with his patient “wait awhile, wait awhile”
attitude. Despite his thrifty ability to find the cheapest gallon of gas in any ZIP code,
Bob's generosity knew no bounds, as he selflessly extended a helping hand to many.
Bob found simple pleasures in life, like daily coffee at McDonald's, Cleveland
Cavs/Guardian games on the radio, collecting unique coins, or refilling his many
birdfeeders.
His actions and values were a testament to his faith in Jesus Christ, speaking louder
than his words ever would. Bob's legacy of love, generosity, patience, and service will
forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Aurelia Hrehorevich, siblings Carl
Hrehorevich, Harry Gregorevich, Ralph Hrehorevich, Gertrude Kocab. He is survived by
his wife, Genevieve; children, Linda (Paul) Koberg, Robert Jr. (Jane) Gregg;
grandchildren; Damon Gregg, Benjamin Gregg, Jonah (Jennifer) Gregg,
great-grandchildren, Cooper and Campbell Rose Gregg, and a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 23, 2034 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel (3333 Kent Rd. at Rt. 91) where funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Silver Springs Cemetery.