Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

I had met Greg Denlea in the CCC, California Conservation Core. I asked him why are you here he told me he was a black sheep of the family. Of course I couldn’t have believed it for one minute. He was intelligent and his grammar and is vocabulary was of the highest degree. I was very poor and came from a family of pain and alcoholism. It was my way out to try to make since of this world. He was a good friend. He brought me to his family’s house for thanks giving and it was funny as he knocked on the door a butler answered and said in a polite voice welcome Mr. Denlea. I could believe it as this house looked like a mansion to me and his family was wonderful. I met Tom and Kate and Nancy and little brother Phillip. This was a hole different world to me. They were polite and continued to ask me questions. I didn’t mind as the truth was something every one can appreciate their life’s just a little bit moore. Myself I started with a GED, as Greg pushed through community college and into college. I said to him that I want a life like his family to live healthy happy and prosperous. I was driven by money while Greg had something to prove to him self that he would receive the highest accommodations with Masters Degree and a Doctor and a professor . He stayed true to the church as a catholic as I’m also a catholic of 30 years being married to my wife Jennifer. I had created 10 companies making millions of dollars and even then I wonder what was next. I remember the words that Greg shared with me as we lost time between school marriage and what we both did have in common. We both had something to prove. Money was not his focus he wanted to be loved and respected. He was a fierce competitor in the CCC, we were driven differently as I got to now him and a little about his family. He told me that money ruins most families and can cause huge loss over nothing. He wanted family Moore than anything. We are both on LinkedIn and I never could be any prouder if the man he had become. I found chris and I learned about monies and all the responsibilities that one must learn. Greg was a solid human being and he gave me a gift of showing me what a family could look like. I’m honored and happy to call him my friend. Yes life is unfair but if we were sitting down he would tell me get up and run! He wasn’t lazy and he was always up for a fight. He was built like a brick house and he was so proud of the CCC, maybe all he needs was a different kind of push. I wish his family and his wife and his kids the most sincere gratitude I have for this man that gave me a chance to see how wonderful life is when you work hard for it. God is Great and he has a plan for all of us. God better be prepared because Greg Delea, will not sit down and the Angels will be in their best shape as Greg will put them to task. He was one of the brightest and smarted guy I ever known. He told me C students get Degrees don’t stop and No complaining..
He made me laugh and I will never forget him and what he stood for. I’m sure is entire family was proud of the man he was.

With love and Respect: Clifford Allan Wright
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I had the pleasure of working with Greg on a committee. He was such a pleasure to work with! He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences go to his family.

The first day I met Greg at Southern Wesleyan University, he asked me, “what is the best way that I can serve you today?” I had never had anyone ask me that question before, and I could tell from his face that he really meant it. The following months at SWU he showed me and so many others he was committed to listening, learning, and serving in ways that made a huge impact on our campus. He never saw a problem to which he didn’t believe there was going to be a solution. His spirit and encouragement blessed everyone around him, and his heart of service was palpable. I think of him so often, and his loss is felt deeply. I can only imagine the amazing husband, father, and friend Greg has been, and I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in my prayers.

I had the pleasure of meeting Greg when we interviewed him for admission to the doctoral program in Higher Education Executive Leadership at Wingate University. This was a program primarily for those employed in an educational institution who wanted to possibly move into administration or into a higher level administrative position. Greg was not employed in higher education but had a great desire to do so. Classes met on Saturday for 8 hours at the Wingate location in Ballentine. There were 15 class dates a year for three years.
Greg was an excellent student in the two classes I taught. I was his advisor and also served as the chair of his dissertation committee. He was an outstanding student. This was highlighted by his dissertation study being selected as the outstanding dissertation of his class. He was popular with his classmates and enjoyed long discussions with many over lunch or in class. As someone not employed by an educational institution he brought a different prospective to issues. These were usually a more business focus.
He and I talked several times after his graduation. These were primarily concerning his search for an administrative position in higher education. He reached his goal this past summer. His excitement and future plans for his new position were evident in our last conversation. I am proud to have known him and to have seen him reach a career goal. He will be missed.

It was with sadness that I received the news of Greg's passing. I always admired the zeal and earnestness with which he served the St Vincent's community when I was there as a Vicar. Be assured of a remembrance in my prayers.

Mrs Denlea & Family
I’m so sorry to hear that our short time singing partner at St Patrick Cathedral left us to the Heaven
I just picked up this sad message on email. To bad I couldn’t be at the Funeral Service this morning!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Steven Stumpf quire member at St Patrick Cathedral.

Dear Celia and family, I am sorry for your loss.
Greg was a great friend and will be missed.

I have very fond memories of Mr. Greg, he was a very kind soul and I will miss him dearly. I’ve known him since I was a teenager helping out with Confirmation at St. Vincent. I will never forget his kind encouraging words to continue to grow in my faith, to continue to teach, which led me to come back this year and help out on Tuesdays again. From confirmation classes and mass to seeing him on the greenway, he would always say hello and take the time to speak and check up on me. He’d always let me know he was proud of me and admired the willingness to volunteer that he also shared.
He reminded me to be the change I wished to see in the world and your time no matter how much or how you little you could give, mattered and did make a difference.
Mr Greg, I’ll forever hold your kindness and words close to my heart.

Hola Celia soy la mamá de Axel Espinoza y Samantha ,sentimos mucho lo que le pasó a tu esposo estás en nuestras oraciones cuentas con nosotros para lo que necesites y continua hacia delante , Axel y Samantha siempre se acuerdan de ti y tu esposo que en paz descanse ,te deseamos lo mejor y que sigas adelant e

Dear Celia, Katie and Kevin Acken were in the CCHS band with Andrew and Evan, and they sang in St. Vincent's choir with Greg, as well as Allen. We are all praying for God's Mercy on Greg's precious soul, as well as comfort and solace for your family. May Our Lord and His Mother bless you and all your family and bring you peace. In Christ, the Acken Family