Gregory Espiritu, 86, passed away October 25, 2018. He was born in the Philippines to the late Lucio and Maria Espiritu. Gregory retired from the US Navy with 21 years of honorable service and then worked as a chef at several restaurants and hotels in the area. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years Mary Frances Espiritu.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Larry Espiritu (Glenda ) of Gloucester and Eric Espiritu of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Rahn, April, and Kevin; great grandchildren, Travis, Abagail, Gabriel and Theresa; and siblings back in the Philippines.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 30, 2018 at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.