OBITUARY
Gregory Allen Buchanan
June 7, 1956 – May 20, 2014
GREGORY ALLEN BUCHANAN, 57, of Sparta, NJ passed away on May 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born in Staten Island and lived in Hampton Township before moving to Sparta in the fall of 2013. Greg was a proud member of the Army National Guard and was an insurance training director for Franklin Mutual Insurance Co, (FMI) in Branchville for 26 years. He had many hobbies including model trains, fish breeding, and collecting and repairing pocket watches. Greg was a loving father, husband, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife Robin (Read) Buchanan; devoted father of Kelly and Daniel Buchanan; loving brother of Kathryn Viti, Barbara Buchanan, Elaine Buchanan Burguss and David Buchanan. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and a great niece and great nephew. Friends may call 12-2pm and 5-7pm Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral service will be held at 7pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Foundation, Advance Heart Disease/Transplant Center, 201 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ 07112. www.goblefuneral.com
Services
- VISITATION: Friday, May 23, 2014
- VISITATION: Friday, May 23, 2014
- FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 23, 2014
REMEMBERING
Gregory Allen Buchanan
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RECEIVE UPDATESJacqueline Gayle-Dinnall
June 8, 2014
Hi Robin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Beth Bischoff-Zellers
June 8, 2014
So Sorry to hear about this. Just heard.
Sally Scott
May 28, 2014
Hi Robin: My condolences are with you and your family. I am so sorry.
Sally Link Scott
Joni Torppey
May 23, 2014
When one thinks of Greg Buchanan one can't help but smile. I can not recall a time seeing Greg when he wasn't smiling. Each of us have special memories of Greg. My family was blessed to have shared Greg's love and pride while watching his beautiful daughter Kelly dancing in the Branchville Dance Center recitals . Our daughters danced together for many years and we all became friends. Greg's love for his family was enormous. He beamed with pride when speaking of his children Dan and Kelly. His love for Robin always apparent in his eyes
This is a huge loss for anyone who's life was touched by just knowing Greg. Robin, Dan and Kelly, While our hearts are heavy at this time of sadness , our memories of Greg are full of laughter and smiles He will be greatly missed. Our love to you all,
Lance and Joni Torppey and Family
Marsha Sheriff
May 22, 2014
I am so sorry that the world has lost just a beautiful man. I have known Greg for 25 years through our work together in the insurance industry...always teased him about being the voice of FMI!! Such a wonderful radio voice!! So much beyond that, he was just a genuine, caring man and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Greg and his family having lost such a wonderful man way too early.
Debra Roman
May 22, 2014
Dear Robin, Kelly and Dan, My most sincere sympathies are with you. I have fond memories of years full of laughter while I worked with Greg. May your wonderful memories sustain you in your time of loss.
Anetta Carnemolla
May 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Anetta Carnemolla
Ken Weinrich
May 22, 2014
Dan,
Please accept my deep and sincere condolences to you and your family.
May 21, 2014
Robin and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Greg was one of the nicest men I have ever known. May he rest in peace.
Debbie Bischoff
May 21, 2014
Robin I am so sad to hear about Greg's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
DianeQuinn
May 21, 2014
My heartfelt symphathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your loss. Linda Jones
Roger, Bonnie and London
May 21, 2014
We will miss you Greg, a good man taken too soon. You had a heart of gold and the patience of saint, a very knowledgeable man in many areas and always willing to share that knowledge with anyone whom it may have been a help to. God must have been in need of another angel. I will always remember family functions, you always had a camera in your hand and if you looked your way you better be smiling! Robin, Danny and Kelly, Our deepest Sympathy and prayers go out to you. You have our love and support.
May 21, 2014
Robin,
I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. If there is anything that I can do for you please do not hesitate to let me know.
Ann Gurbisz (Atlantic Healthcare)
Barbara Picciocchi
May 21, 2014
Greg was the first person I worked with when i came to the agency I am in now. I knew nothing of FMI at the time, He always was patient and understanding. The Voice of FMI ... he will be missed i am sure by everyone that knew him... Love to his family and his FMI family
May 21, 2014
My heart is heavy with sadness hearing of another friend passing. Greg was a neighbor and friend. He will be missed by many. Our hearts go out to his family.
Jed and Nancy Douglas
May 21, 2014
Robin,
So sorry for your loss...
Maria Alampi
Mary Brown
May 21, 2014
Greg was a wonderful person. I am now retired from FMI, but when we saw one another at work, he always had a smile and a great personality. He was great at taking pictures. He will always be in my heart and at least now, he is at peace, and in God's hands.
Gretchen Pitman
May 21, 2014
Robin & family, so sorry to hear this. Greg is at peace now and his suffering is over. Hopefully that will help in the days to come.
Terrie Buchwald
May 21, 2014
Greg will be missed greatly. Greg was a good friend and always had a kind word for everyone. My heartfelt sympathy to Robin, Danny and Kelly.
Bonnie Turbeville
May 21, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Buchanan family....Greg was my manager at Traber and Vreeland many years ago and we have been in touch via the insurance industry throughout the years. He was an intelligent, gentle man and I'm sure will be missed by many.
Bonnie Turbeville
Peggy Mahon
May 21, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. He was such a wonderful and patient teacher when I arrived at FMI and a loyal and kind friend and supporter. He spoke often and lovingly about his family and was so proud. I will always remember the night we all went to see Danny perform in Brigadoon. May his love for you and your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
May 21, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He was always a happy person that would take the time to stop and chat no matter what he was doing. Very fond memories of working with him on the Blue and Gold dinners for the cub scouts. He will be greatly missed. My sincerest symnpathies to you.
Carol Santore
May 21, 2014
Mrs.Buchanan,Kelly and Danny. I am very sorry for your loss. I always remember your Dad being such a nice man and always driving by as a kid and waving :) he will be missed very much. He'll be watching over you all. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. xoxo
Carol Santore
Poughquag NY
Steve Lyon
May 21, 2014
Greg will be greatly missed by the many many people he shared his love and knowledge of insurance with. He was well known and respected for his CE classes. He often spoke of his love for his family and always had a kind word for all he met. A loyal friend, teacher and colleague who always gave his best. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. You will never know how many peoples lives he touched. With much sadness and love.
Cindy & Jim Reed
May 20, 2014
Robin, Kelly and Danny. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Greg was a wonderful friend and co-worker of mine and a good friend to Jim and Jimmy. He was the type of person that was always willing to give to others in need. I will always remember the laughs and lunches we shared and the Thanksgiving meal at Mary's house with Deb's, our's and your family. My friend may you rest in peace! God Bless All of You!
elenor r
May 20, 2014
a friend to all, an enemy to none- gracious, funny, humble, classy gentleman- that and much, much more was our buddy Greg. you will never be forgotten and you will always be missed by all who had the pleasure to know you. may the eternal light shine upon you and your soul rest in heavenly peace.
slainte` an FMI friend
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