Robert Gregory - Bob peacefully passed away on 3/22/23 after a long illness. Bob’s love of life and enthusiasm was with him until his last days.
He had a long career on Wall Street starting at Gregory & Sons as a Partner managing Municipal, Corporate and Government Bond Departments. In 1970, he moved his career to
Loeb Rhoades and Company and after many mergers became Lehman Brothers where he was involved in all aspects of fixed income departments. He retired from Lehman Brothers as a Senior Vice President in 1998 and loved everyday of his retirement.
A longtime member of the New York Yacht Club, he also served on many boards of local clubs and was very involved with the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme Ct. He was passionate about serving on the Alumni Council of Kent School in Kent Ct. He also attended Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the St. Anthony’s Society. Sailing was his passion but playing tennis and golf along with his talents in wood carving were among his many enjoyments.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Gregory. His surviving children are Robert H. Gregory,Jr and his wife Denise, Scott Gregory and his wife, Candy, Virginia Abbett, Lyn Gregory Biel and her husband Drew and TJ O’Connor and his fiancee, Kendra. Also by his sister Gay Gregory, brother Richard Gregory and his wife Rene, One son, Alex Gregory, predeceased him.
Bob has been blessed with 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, all of whom will miss their “Popeye”..
A memorial service is planned at Trinity by the Cove Church in Naples Florida on April 29, 2023 at 2pm. The service will be streamed online through the churches website.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s name can be made to Kent School, PO Box 2006, Kent, Ct 06757 or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples Fl 34105 or online at avow cares.org.