Obituary of David Gregory

David G. "Whitey" Gregory (April 27, 1959-March 15, 2015) died at home after a brief illness. Known as "Whitey" to family and friends, he was a kind, loving husband to his wife, Kimberly (Kabat), and a strong, caring father to daughter, Molly, and son, David Parker Gregory. A 1977 Joliet West graduate, Whitey played semi-pro hockey, loved to golf, and was a Local 444 Ironworker until starting his own construction and commercial development business. Always devoted to his family, friends, and community, he will be sorely missed. Preceded by his mother, Constance (Karstens) Gregory; brother, Douglas E. Gregory; and mother-in-law, Josephine Kabat. Survived by his father, Ronald J. Gregory, Sr.; sister, Joyce Gregory; four brothers, Timothy (Kim), Patrick (Nancy), Donald "Doc" (Kim), and Ronald; sister-in-law, Roberta Gregory; brother-in-law, Greg Kabat. Nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends also mourn his passing. Funeral Services for David G. Gregory will be Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Fr. Dennis Paul officiating. As it was Whitey's request, Cremation Rites have been accorded. Visitation Tuesday, 2-7 p.m. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com