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Gregory D. DeCola, 89, of Congers, NY, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Beloved husband of 68 years to Diane (nee LaCattiva). Loving father of Debra Samoylo and her husband Peter, Diane Reynolds and her husband Jay and Gregory DeCola and his wife Patricia. Proud grandfather of Peter and wife Maria, Christopher and wife Vanessa, Pamela and husband Dennis, Jennifer and husband Kevin, Alexandria and husband CJ, Gregory and Anthony. Adored great-grandfather of Leilana, Savannah, Mia, Ava S, Ava R, Charlie and Luciana. He was predeceased by his parents, Patsy and Josephine, and his brother, Philip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greg worked in the elevator industry for many years as a technician, supervisor and inspector and last worked for Omega Industries in New City, NY. He was a natural athlete, loved to compete and excelled at all he did. He loved playing basketball, baseball, stickball as a boy and then softball, which he played well into his 70\u2019s. He enjoyed the Pompano Softball League every winter for years. Greg was also an active member and Past-President of the Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176. Above all, he was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours are Friday, July 31, 2026 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Paul\u2019s RC Church, Congers with entombment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of flowers, donations in Greg\u2019s memory may be made to the Gregory DeCola Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, PO Box 223, Blauvelt, NY 10913.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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