John D. Gregor

November 3, 1949 - June 24, 2021

John Dennis "Pappy Jack" Gregor (Grzegorczyk) Age 71, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Former spouse of Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Smith; father of John (Kate Thimons) Gregor, William Gregor and Susanne (Brad) Hamelly; grandfather of 5; brother of Carol (Vincent) Alvino and Richard (Carol) Grzegorczyk; and son of the late John Anthony and Ann Theresa (Zielmanski) Grzegorczyk. John was a Vietnam Veteran, enlisted (1968-1971) and a retired City of Pittsburgh Firefighter (1971-1992). He was a hero to his country, city and his children. The joy of his life were his grandchildren. John also loved nature, being with his loved ones, dogs and lifting weights. He worked hard and was selfless, strong, kind, compassionate; a true gentleman. A funeral mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, 750 Pittsburgh Street, Springdale, PA 15144, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM. A celebration of life will follow the mass at Emmerling Park- Old Mill Dam Pavillion, Cove Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. Burial to remain private.