Obituary of Gregory G. Garnsey

Gregory Garland Garnsey, age 59, of Blossvale passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2022, at Oneida Healthcare Center. Greg was born on October 20, 1962, to the late Glen Garnsey and Ida Yvonne Truitt. He was especially fond of his late stepmother Paula Garnsey. He graduated from Pompano Beach High School and began his career as a Harness Horseman. He trained and drove many horses throughout his career but the highlight was working with his dad Glen. He was formerly married to Janelle Mercurio and they shared a son, who was the light of his life. For four years, he was co-owner of Pepi's Pizza in Vernon. In the early 2000's he worked with his stepmom Paula selling real estate in Florida. He returned to NY and was employed by Nice N Easy as a Food Service Director. Greg is survived by his son, his pride and joy, Glen Garrett Garnsey. Also surviving are five sisters, Gail (Bert) Pulvere, Syracuse; Glenda Garnsey, Georgetown, DE; Jodie (Dean) Swenson, Selbyville, DE; Gina (Rolf) Sexauer, Dagsboro, DE and Valerie Rigdon, Merritt Island, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews. He had many friends throughout his life, especially Brian, Deanna, Danny and those at The Eclectic Chic. Greg enjoyed the ponies, golfing, cooking, antiquing and spending time with family & friends. He was an avid fan of the Miami Hurricanes and Miami Dolphin football teams. Greg was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home, 23 Front St, Vernon. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program, PO Box 253, Oxford, NY 13830 or the American Diabetes Association, https://diabetes.org/.