Gregory George Ezop

Gregory (Greg) George Ezop passed away September 10, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born July 27, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan to Harry and Florence (Kopinski) Ezop. After graduation, Greg completed training for Certified IT Technician. He married Deborah Burrows in June 1988 in Lansing, Michigan.

Greg’s love of the food industry began at this family-owned bar and restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Saginaw, Michigan. At various fine-dining restaurants in Flint, Michigan, his positions included bartender, head waiter, restaurant manager and IT manager. For the last 13 years, he worked for Team Schostak as an IT Tech.

Greg’s hobbies included golfing and watching sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and MSU basketball. He enjoyed road trips and exploring new restaurants, walking with his best bud, Abbey, and, most of all, spending time with his family. He was a jokester, a generous, fun-loving and genuine man. He had a charismatic smile, and you knew you would like him as soon as you met him.

Greg was predeceased by his loving wife, Deborah (August 22, 2022); parents Harry and Florence Ezop; and sister, Christine Chambers Novak (March 17, 2003). Surviving are his sisters, Patricia (Mike) Forster and Judith Ezop; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; in-laws, Jan (Terry) Smith, Mike (Kathy) Burrows and Paul (Pat) Burrows; and his loyal dog, Abbey.

Visitation for Greg will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with a Rosary being recited at 7:30 PM, at Gorsline-Runciman Tiffany Chapel, 3232 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48917 (517-321-2211).

The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 (517-323-2379). The family will receive friends one hour prior to Mass.

A graveside service will follow Mass at Delta Hillside Cemetery.

The family wishes to especially thank U of M Sparrow Hospital 5th Floor West staff, particularly the nurses and techs who provided stellar and compassionate care; Leighanne VanSickler, PA-C, and Nick Coolidge, PA-C; Stephanie and Mary Grace who have been Abbey’s friends and adoptive moms; faithful dog walkers Mary Jo, Lynne and Suzie; and Team Schostak for their continued support throughout Greg’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation (fcrfoundation.org), Blood Cancer United (givenow.bloodcancerunitedl.org), or to a charity of your choice.