Gregory P. Price, 68, of Peru died Saturday, November 12 at his home after a long and valiant battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born in Pittsfield on November 21, 1953 to the late William H. and Dorothy Mundy Price. Greg attended Wahconah High School and was a 1971 graduate.
Greg was the Superintendent of Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory. He began working there as a groundskeeper and grave digger. He was later promoted to foreman and served until 2002 when the Board of Directors named him Superintendent. Even as the Superintendent, Greg was always seen working out in the cemetery, digging graves, setting monuments, installing burial vaults, maintaining the grounds in all different ways, and operating the crematory. Greg is and will forever be known for his humble compassion and kindness for others.
Greg married Karen L. Carey Price in 1975 at St. Agnes Church in Dalton.
Mr. Price enjoyed playing softball and was captain of JB’s bar league for many years. He loved the Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox, and Celtics. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Greg was always cracking jokes and loved making people laugh. Greg loved and thoughly enjoyed his two grandgirls Avalon and Avery.
Besides his wife, Karen, Greg is survived by his children, Mandy L. Price of Phoenix, Ariz. and Judd H. Price of Dalton; grandchildren, Avalon and Avery Price; and his siblings, Kathy Price of Dalton and Al Price of Pittsfield.
In keeping with Greg’s wishes, all services will be private. Burial will be at the Pittsfield Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. The family will have a memorial/celebration of life at a later date. In Greg’s memory, donations may be made to the family in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.
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