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It is with great sadness that I announce the departure of Gregory White. His strength and kindness, yet firmness and advice left a lasting impression on many young adults. He’d stick up for the kids, against the administration. He will be deeply missed.
Greg, I won’t forget what you’ve done for me and many other students. You’re not forgotten, nor will you ever be. I thank you for being in my life, if it weren’t for you, I’d probably be a different person then I am today, and I’m greatful for it. You probably didn’t even realize or know that you’d done this. Once again, I thank you.
Zach Armstrong
If anyone that knew Greg needs someone to talk with, I’m here. Email me or talk to me in school.
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UPDATE #5
I was just at the viewing… I met Jeff, his sister and his parents, very nice people. I recommend you attend either of the 2 viewings left or the mass tomorrow evening (Wed. 7PM).
UPDATE #4
The times for the viewings in update #2 have been updated. Please note the new times.
UPDATE #3
I’ve added a song for all of Gregs friends who are mourning his loss: Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven
UPDATE #2
I contacted the church that Greg was a member of. A viewing will be from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm-9pm on Tuesday and 2pm – 4pm Wednesday and at 7PM will be a mass. The church’s address is as follows:
Sacred Heart Church
4 Richards Ave
Dover, NJ 07801-3999
I hope to see many of you there. I’ll be driving both days and probably be there the entire time. Anyone needing a ride, please contact me, I can seat up to 4 more.
UPDATE:
I had been in contact with The Record all day on Saturday and they wrote an article on Greg in the Record. The article can be viewed at this link
If you don’t wish to know the cause of death, a censored version of the article can be found at this link
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I echo the sentiments of Zach in that this truly is a loss for not only Emerson HS but the whole education system in general. I first met Sir Greg (or Father Greg as I knew him) when he was a priest at my parish in Hawthorne. His wit, fresh perspective and honesty were a bit much for the church eldermen, but he earned the respect of every one in our church.
When he left St Anthony’s I stayed a friend and was even fortunate enough to sit in on one of his AP Euro classes in January. God broke the mold when he made Greg White. Lets cherish the memories we all have of him.
Ryan Peene
PrezPeene1@aol.com
We will all miss Fr Greg. He was a very talented person, who had a knack for touching other people’s hearts. He will be missed by many.
Fr. Kevin Corcoran
Last summer was the first time i met Mr. White but before then i had heard so much about him and i was dieing to meet him and finally aj tooke me to meet him, we were helping him move from his apartment in fairlawn to dover, it was a great day for me i thought he was the coolest guy in the world he was so funny and kind and then i signed up to go to emerson and i was taking world history honors and aj informed me that i would probably have him and i was really excited, then september came along and it was great we was such an easy going guy and class was incredible it was unlike andything ive ever experienced he had a dvd player we watched movies we would just have discussions on anything we would play games and then danish and andrew developed a game called desk wars which was hillarious and mr white got sucha kick out of it, and then that was it, it was so sudden i miss him dearly i remember the last few moments i talked to him, i had fallen asleep while watching a movie and i woke up to andrew and danish haveing a battle, so to get out of there way i moved over to the table and i was kinda gazing at Mr white and at how much fun he seemed to be having just watching them and then the bell rang and i walked out of class just as usual i got up and just like always i said ill see you later mr white and he said see ya later jordan have a good weekend and that was it and later on that day i was at a friends house and he told me, and i thought it was some kind of joke he was playing on me but it wasnt and it killed me and i imediatly thought of how much i missed him and how great he was and i just want to end this by saying Sir Greg, Mr White, Whitey, I Love You i will miss you forever and in the short time i knew you you appealed so much to me and i will never meet anyone like you, thank you for caring so much about me, i will never forget you never.
Jordan Owimrin
Jdawg232005@aol.com
My name is Al Saveriano and I had the honor of being called “Daddy” by Gregory. Of course, I wasn’t really his father, but my relationship with him was as close as one could get without him actually being my child. My wife first befriended him back in 1996 and he quickly endearded himself to myself and my two daughters. He baptized my grandson, said mass for us at our home; cooked us wonderful meals, and gave us all his love. He joined us on vacations; went on NYCity trips; he visited my parents; loved my dogs and slept on my couches and on my living room floor. He was the son I never had. I miss him now, and forever. I pray to God he has the peace he must have longed for in this life.
He was a wonderful man and the world is a sadder place without him. “Greg – I’ll miss having martinis with you and all those wonderful discussions. But most of all, I’ll miss you, my son.” God Bless you.
- Al Saveriano -
To Zach,
Just want to know how you are doing. Saw the pictures on grandcross.com. Nice job. Brought tears to my eyes.
Im just a parent who cares about you and all the other kids who were affected so deeply by this untimely death.
I wish you the best of everything in the future now that you are leaving EJSHS. The world is yours.
I’m doing alright. I was fortunate enough to see his family during graduation for a brief moment. Great to see the family was doing alright.