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Gregory Scott Grifana

1/22/1959 - 1/31/2022

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Obituary For Gregory Scott Grifana

Gregory Scott Grifana, age 63, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Roberta (Bertie); his children, Sarah Grifana, Heather Lynn, and Jeffery Ferrell; sister, Marlene Puskar; brother, Philip Grifana Sr.; cousin, Kim Hicks; many nephews and nieces; and his great great nephew, Benjamin. Preceding him in death were his parents Camille and Margaret Ann Grifana; his grandparents; and his best friend and fellow car enthusiast, Dale Hocking. Greg was born in Greensburg, PA and moved to Northern Virginia where he graduated from Falls Church High School. Upon graduating, Greg served in the United States Coast Guard. He met and married the love of his life, Bertie, in 2001, and settled in Virginia Beach, VA in 2007. Greg was a 38 year veteran CDL Class A Truck Driver and for the past fourteen years Greg has worked for Service Transfer Inc in Chesapeake VA. Greg was best known for his professional car show judging, as well as automotive and motorcycle building and racing. Greg was also a Founding Father of the Northern Virginia Street Machines in 1977. In earlier years, he participated in The World of Wheels where he was awarded ISCA Eastern Division Grand Champion 1997, which led to his certification as an Official ISCA Show Judge. He also participated in the Hot Rod Power Tour in 1998, 1999, and numerous indoor/outdoor car shows all along the eastern coast, including the Turkey Run, Street Rod Nationals, Goodguys, Myrtle Beach, Daytona Bike Week, Corvette America, Bellefonte Cruise, Carlisle Productions, Ocean City Cruise Fest, and PT Cruisers, just to name a few. For the past 16 years, Greg has promoted, produced, directed and professionally judged bike, car and truck events at Maryland International Raceway, to include: Super Chevy, PINKS, US Big Rig Nationals, NOPI, IMSTAR, Presidents Cup, Carlisle Truck Nationals, PT Cruisers, and Biketoberfest. Greg is also a H.O.G. Member and a former member of The Tidewater Chapter of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Greg supported several local charity events, including Disabled Veterans, Wounded Warrior, SPCA, March of Dimes, and Children’s Performance Workshop against Child Abuse located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Greg was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was genuinely loved by many, and he will be deeply missed. We take comfort in knowing that Greg is now at peace in his eternal resting place. A future memorial ride will be organized in his honor. Date to be determined. To help offset unexpected medical costs, a GoFundMe account has been set up: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-greg-grifanas-medical-exspenses

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  • 02/11/2022

    Regina Fox

    Even though I never got to meet Greg, I loved him because he loved my "mom2", Roberta. I loved seeing posts of their adventures and I loved the joy I saw in Mom2's eyes when she was with him. My heart is broken for her. I am thankful thought that God put him in her life (and therefore mine) for the time He did. I love you Mom2, I wish I was there for you.

  • 02/08/2022

    Julie Kennedy

    Greg helped my husband fix up his Harley. He really knew and loved motorcycles. More importantly, when my husband passed away, he came to his Celebration of Life. The world will be a little less kind without him. Rest in peace!

  • 02/04/2022

    Chip & Donna Johnson

    Greg always cared so much about his friends. Their friends have always been an extension of family. He called when I was undergoing chemo in 2017 and most recently days after my 4-day hospitalization during Christmas. He called to see how I was doing. Funniest thing he said was "Will you please tell Chip to stop texting me!?; I'd rather talk on the phone.!" Just one example of how much he cared about his friends, who were all family to him and Bertie. We'll forever miss hearing his voice on the phone, his awesome Fb posts, etc.

  • 02/03/2022

    Cheri and Dan Cavanaugh

    The world is a little darker without Greg's generous spirit in it. He is in Heaven riding streets of gold.

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