John DeGregory has passed away!

[Mark T.]

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It has been said by many in this thread about John and his integrity and personality .I didn't know him well but we did have some great conversations . We have lost another great member who added so much to the NCRS and the Hobby.
He will be missed by many
Thoughts and prayers
RIP
Mark

[Peter H.]

[Hank D.]

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JD was the epitome of NCRS membership. Always willing to share his wealth of knowledge. He never missed an opportunity to help a fellow member.

Sincere condolences to his family.

[Richard B.]

[Vinnie P.]

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Here are the funeral arrangements

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of John from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-837-0020.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Charter Oak Church, 449 Frye Farm Road, Greensburg, with Pastor Chris Whitehead officiating. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626.

John's family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com.

[Chuck G.]

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RIP, JD

I first met John in 1968 when I joined the Corvette Club of Western Pennsylvania. Have stayed in touch with him all of these years.

Wonderful man.

[Terry M.]

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I'm proud to say that John was part of the restoration of my '65 Fuelie. I started my journey with JD back in 2011 when I purchased a color print of a fuel injection unit from him. Following that, I corresponded with him about restoring my FI unit. He gave me instructions on how to ship it to him. I took many pictures and provided a detailed listing of the contents that I sent. We had been communicating by email and phone calls. When he received my package and had time to go through everything I got an email that stated "I didn't know your unit would be in a million pieces". Followed by "but thanks to your detailed pictures and description I can see what we have". Well, John took those pieces and turned them into an absolute work of art! When done, it looked just like the one in the color print that I got from him. He pointed out everything that was right or wrong with my parts and was very generous with how he treated me on the few parts I needed. He was very helpful with his information and advice. A very special man that will be missed by all.

Rest in peace John. My prayers are with you and your family. The Heaven Chapter (NCRS) now has a fuelie expert!

Terry

[Michael G.]

[Chris S.]

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John will be deeply missed - he was great to talk to - just a wonderful person - I will miss him !
Chris
TiN Restorations
Plano IL

[Brian M.]

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Rest in Peace JD.

[Richard K.]

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When I read the title of this thread, my heart sank.
John was one of the founding members of the Pittsburgh Tri-State Chapter when we met in Allegheny County's North Park in 1990. From that point on, he would volunteer his time, in many Chapter leadership positions, and generally moving the chapter forward. He would graciously give time to the chapter when his business was very busy.
He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to his family, and all the great friends he made.
May he rest in peace.

[Harry L.]

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My FI Master is on Heaven now teaching Angels, It was 1976 when i first meet Sir John at Corvette Carlisle , he teach me how to tune my 58 FI, and from that time on i have been in contact with him ,buying parts and helping me solving problems and deviations of the Puerto Rico FI man as he refer to me,,may the Lord bring Peace to his family ,,will be missed..

[Norman N.]

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Back in 1979 I met John DeGregory. He was running a restaurant named Caesars in Greensburg PA. When I asked who's Corvette was in the parking lot, he stated that it was his. We went to his office in the basement of the restaurant and started talking. In the corner of his office sat a Fuel Injection unit on a chair and on his desk was another unit in pieces.
I asked him if he ever heard of NCRS and his reply was, never! Told him I was planing on joining soon. My number is 2799 and Johns was 2852.
We remained very close friends for 45 years and I will miss him very much. I got to see my friend for the last time 2 days before he passed. RIP.

[George J.]

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Norman,
thank you for sharing and condolences on the loss of your friend.

George

[Don H.]

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I agree George,,,, these personal reminisces from way back in the dark ages before JD became famous in classic corvette FI world are the very best.. I can just see John with FI units stashed everywhere, back when no one cared boo about them.. Norm, thank you very much for speaking up, and once again, I miss John.. may be rest in peace.