Gregory Zuroski

May 15, 1951 - May 23, 2013

Gregory Allen Zuroski passed away on May 16, 2013 at the age of 62. Son of Josephine Boccardi and Frank Zuroski, Gregory was born in Rome, NY on May 15, 1951, and grew up in Bemus Point, NY, a loving older brother to Ellen, Christopher, and John. A proud graduate of Cornell University (BA) and the University of Michigan (MA, Chinese Studies), he lived in Penfield, NY from 1980?97, working first for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, and then as Director of Development at Allendale Columbia School. From 1997?2013 he lived in Riverdale, NY. He served as Director of Development at Friends Academy in Locust Valley, Vice President of External Affairs at the Brooklyn Children?s Museum, and, most recently, Director of Alumni Relations at Horace Mann School. Since 2006 he served on the board of the Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Gregory was well known for his warmth and generosity; his devotion to education and building communities; and his deep love for books, music, shared meals, conversation, travel, friends, and family. He shared his life with his wife of 40 years, Patricia Zuroski; his daughters Eugenia (Derek Jenkins), Kathryn, and Emma (Andrew Norman); and his granddaughter, Ruby. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, son-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, colleague, and friend. A funeral mass will be held at Visitation Parish in the Bronx at 10am on Monday, May 20. A graveside committal service will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 23 in the Bemus Point Cemetery. The Rev. John Kuhlmann will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gregory?s name to support Horace Mann?s Performing Arts Department, 231 West 246th Street, Bronx, NY 19471. Donations may also be made to Visitation Parish in Gregory?s memory. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.