R. I. P. The Venerable Canon John Anthony Greco

April 28, 2022

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Yesterday we learned of the recent death of the Ven. Canon John Anthony Greco, retired archdeacon of the Diocese of Long Island. Archdeacon Greco, 83, died in Manhattan on Saturday April 16, 2022, following a brief illness. He was an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, served as Executive to Bishop Orris Walker and previously as rector of St. Jude’s Church, Wantagh. An alumnus of the General Theological Seminary, he was ordained by Bishop Jonathan Sherman of Long Island.

At the time of his death, Archdeacon Greco was an active parishioner at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Manhattan. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11 am at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY. 10022.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of his soul and for all family members, friends and colleagues who mourn his passing.

Faithfully,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rev. Canon Patricia S. Mitchell
Canon for Pastoral Care

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May the soul of God's servant departed rest in peace,
and may light perpetual shine upon him.