April 24, 2016
Alexandria Bay, NY – Gregory G. VanBrocklin, 65, of State Route 26, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He had been under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born June 20, 1950 in Alexandria Bay, son of Clifford and Isabelle Pierce
VanBrocklin. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1968.
He married Shelia Slate on March 15, 1969 in Fineview, NY.
Greg worked for the Town of Alexandria for many years, retiring as Deputy Highway Superintendant. He also owned and operated Greg’s Small Engines, for 30 years.
He was a member of the Alexandria Bay Fire Department for over 40 years, being named “Fireman of the Year”, in 1996. He served as chief for 4 years, assistant chief for 5 years, and line officer for several more. He was a member of the Alexandria Bay Masonic Lodge.
Besides his wife Shelia, he is survived by two sons, David and his wife Cheryl, and Jeffery, of Alexandria Bay, and a daughter and her husband, Mrs. Steven (Lori) Wentzel, of Dekalb Junction, NY, two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Joanne) Amato, Theresa, NY and Shirley Wimmer, of Redwood, NY, 10 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Noel and Garth VanBrocklin.
A celebration of life reception will be held Saturday, April 30th, from 1-4 pm at the Alexandria Bay Fire Hall.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alexandria Bay Fire Department or Hospice of Jefferson County.
To the Family of Greg,Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
To Shelia and family…. Our prayers are with you. Greg will surely be missed.
Best Regards
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Greg was very generous in opening up his land so we could ride our sleds. He will be greatly missed.
The Board & Membership of the Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club
To the VanBrocklin Family: We are so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. You are all in our thoughts an prayers during this most difficult time.
Jeff, sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May Greg’s family and friends be comforted by God’s promise to “Swallow up death forever,and wipe away every tear from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) Remembering too the resurrection hope for both the Unrighteous and Righteous.( Acts 24:15)
Thinking of you all. Sorry we are not able to be there. We will see you soon. Paul, Shayne,Cameron and Alleigh Robbins