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Gregory Sperling Obituary
GREGORY SPERLING
AGE: 46 LONG BRANCH
Gregory Sperling, 46, of Long Branch, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 surrounded by his family at the St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Mr. Sperling was a plumber and pipefitter for Local #9 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Englishtown. He was a 1982 graduate of Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch, where he lettered in Wrestling. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins along with his son and cheered on his Yankees during baseball season. A day at the beach was this of heaven for him. He was raised in Oceanport, living there for 28 years before moving to Long Branch in 1992.
Surviving is his loving children, Luke and Tyler Sperling; his Mom and Dad, Monica and George Sperling; his sister, Mary Sipler; two brothers and their wives, Jeff and Lori Sperling, Scott and Gina-Marie Sperling three nephews, Garrett, Chris and Jordan; four nieces, Samantha, Hailey, Olivia and Natalie who all loved their Uncle Greg; his special friend Carrie Lasko, who he loved to the end; and his faithful bulldog, Muggsy.
Visitation will be Monday August 30th, 5pm to 9 pm at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday August 31st 10:00 AM, at the Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach, Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 2nd Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740. Those wishing may light a candle of
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for Gregory Sperling
Ryan Hudson
September 14, 2010
Greg,
i cant beleave your gone. i was coming over to say hi because it had been a while and i found out. im still in shock.so many good memories. that one time you went to florida to see your brother and i stayed at your house to watch muggsy. you were only supposed to be gone 1 week. 3 and ahalf months later you finally returned home! im going to miss you brother. all of your meaningfull quotes about life. i wish your family the world. i hope to see you agian soon one day man. this world wont be the same with out you.
Ryan Hudson
Victor Reyes
September 10, 2010
Mary
I'm sorry,
Greg was an awesome friend ,,,
Victor Reyes
September 2, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donny Day
September 1, 2010
Dear Greg,
I always looked up to you during my years as a W.L.B./ Oceanport Shark. You had the unique combination of being tough as all hell, and charasmatic as could be possible. And knowing our Grandmothers ( Alta & Myra Van Dyke) were 1st cousins always made me feel lucky that I was related to you. I can still see your smile and shine in your eyes, although I have not seen you for so long. You've had more impact on me than you will ever know. I wish I could have expressed this to you when I had a chance to. Peace be with you, my cousin. My Thoughts and Prayers to all your family and loved ones.
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Brian Sipler
August 31, 2010
George and Monica no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve. Greg was a very unique person who would have given the shirt off his back for another, he was always good to put a smile on your face with his interesting sense of humor usually about himself. May god bless you and your family, you all have been in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Joeé Russo-Duffy
August 31, 2010
To the Sperling Family.....I do not have words to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. You have all been so wonderful to me through the years and Greg is a treasured friend who I love and repect with all my heart. There are many fond memories. Rest in Peace Greg. XoXo
Lucy Sweeney
August 30, 2010
Mary,
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your brother. I have some great childhood memories of Greg, especially the ones of him teasing us and making us laugh when we would hang out at your house. Hold onto those memories of your brother and my sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Lucy
Ray Sharabba
August 30, 2010
Sperling Family
My sorrow goes out to all of you-
My memories of Greg will always be of our youth, since that is when I left him to move away to California. A great person who gave me a going away party, a great athlete who was my wide reciever in Pop Warner, a great guy who would always make people happy and laughing- A guy who had a great family who I missed often after moving from Oceanport. He is one of my most endearing memories of my childhood and I will cherish those forever.
Rest in Peach Greg and comfort to all of you Sperling Family.
Sincerely,
Ray Sharabba
Kathy Minervini
August 30, 2010
Mary - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that we are here for you and we will light a candle in honor of your brother.
Tom and Mary Mion
August 29, 2010
With heartfelt sympathy
Lisa D'Averso
August 29, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Sperling Family.
Your family is in our prayers.
May your faith help you through this most difficult time.
The D'Averso Family
Local 9
Steve Ward
August 29, 2010
My deepest sympaty to the Sperling family. I went to high school with Greg. His sense of humor was endless and I have the fondest memories of our Shore days with him. Rest in peace!
DAVID FLEISCHMAN
August 28, 2010
George, you have my heartfelt sympathy. I lost my daughter in the prime of her life and I know how you feel.May God bless you. Your friend Dave Fleischman. Local 9 retired.
Ken Woodfield
August 28, 2010
Sorry for your loss, my best memories of growing up in Oceanport include Greg and his family. I would like to send my sympathy to all his friends and family.
Susan Sperling
August 28, 2010
My dear cousin, in you I saw smiling eyes, deep affection and unique loyalty. Know that you've shared something of value with all of us. When I think about your life I won't dwell upon this chapter as you gave us good times to remember and, always, a big hug. I will recall those good times that we spent together at Driftwood, riding by the beach in the Jeep and the "bug", times spent on the boardwalk in Long Branch and memories of a family that loved you infinitely. You are a good soul with a kind heart. Rest in peace.
Debbie, Megan and Caitlin Downing
August 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Greg. Please know we are thinking of your family during this very difficult time.
Charles Hickman
August 28, 2010
My deepest condolences on your loss.
August 28, 2010
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Sperling family.
TM
August 28, 2010
Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Lydia Gradone (Oceanport)
Kelly Valinoti
August 28, 2010
Greg was a favorite cousin to my brothers and sisters and me. We feel lucky to have so many good memories and so many stories of time spent with Greg, especially all the family parties and summers at Driftwood. Greg had a heart of gold. We are sure Greg and our Dad are now in Heaven sharing stories (and probably a toast.)
Rest in Peace, Greg.
Brian Leach
August 28, 2010
I knew Greg when we went to Grammar School, and Middle School together in Oceanport. Greg was one of my best friends, and he was one of the first people I would think about when drive thru the old neighborhood. Rest in peace Greg.
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