Mr. Gregory John Yates
July 3, 1955 – August 23, 2021
Gregory John Yates, 66, of Naples, Florida passed away Monday August 23rd, 2021 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Florida.
Greg was born on July 3rd, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Genevieve (Twigg) Yates. He was raised in Staten Island and moved to Fort Myers Beach, Florida in 1997. He married the love of his life, Judith Mary Neja Witt on March 20, 1999 on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Greg enjoyed his hobby of woodworking, as well as boating and the beach with Judy. They had many good times at the Tiki Bar with their friends laughing and telling jokes. Greg was an awesome stepdad and friend to Karen Witt. He also loved his fur babies, Callie and Rellie.
Greg is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judy and stepdaughter Karen of Naples. He is further survived by his siblings Edmund (Blanche) Yates, NJ, Joanne (Edward) Schaefer, DE and Barbara Yates, NY. Greg is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Greg will be cremated. A mass for Greg will be held in the future.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Lee Davis
August 28, 2021, 9:36 pm
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Pooh
Barbara & Tom Puffer
August 29, 2021, 6:39 pm
We will miss the happy, smiling, healthy Greg. Our prayers are with Judy, Karen & the whole family.
Cheryl bole
August 30, 2021, 12:50 pm
We will miss our dear friend Greg. He always had a story and a joke for us and had a huge heart ♥️
Job bell
September 1, 2021, 5:49 pm
One of my all time favorite customers at the Holiday Inn! Always enjoyed seeing Greg and Judy! Rest In Peace , you will missed!
Karen Berghammer
September 2, 2021, 1:54 am
So sorry for your loss Judy. Hold on to your 22 years of memories
Robert Romaine
September 2, 2021, 4:00 am
Greg will be missed. He was such a big hearted fellow. Condolences to the family.
Sue Thompson
September 5, 2021, 4:49 pm
So sorry for your loss. Greg was a great husband and friend. He will be missed by all of us. I am here for you always. Continue to dream beautiful dreams of talk Greg
Sue Thompson
September 5, 2021, 11:09 pm
Greg was such a great husband and friend. He will be missed by many of us. You now have a new guardian angel.
Daniel Neja
September 6, 2021, 1:40 am
Judy and Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of Greg – the man that made your family whole. I will remember him forever his humor, his generosity, his love for everyone in his and in our family. And especially for his love for you and Karen. I remember him for always asking the questions to find out how my son and grandson are doing. While his health failed him, he never lost these traits of thinking of and caring for others. I pray now that he is full again, realizing his suffering has turned into the peace and comfort he deserves. I will miss Greg. And I will keep him and the two of you in my prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto Greg oh Lord and perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in Peace brother.
Betsy
September 9, 2021, 12:39 am
The world will be saddened by you leaving…but the world was made better because you were here. We may have lost touch but i have never forgot you…your cousin..
Betsy Twigg