Gregory Ferguson

Gregory Ferguson, of Edinburg, NY, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2024 surrounded by his family, at the age of 62. Born on March 14, 1962, in Gloversville, NY, Gregory lived a life marked by dedication to his work and his community, being supportive, warm, and welcoming, and making people laugh. 

Greg graduated from Northville Central School in 1980. In his younger years he learned he had a passion for cooking and worked many summers at local restaurants from the Twin Pines, Mary’s Place and the I-Go Inn. He began working at a truck stop as a line cook in Fonda, NY in the early 80’s, before taking a significant step in his career by purchasing and operating the Crossroads Diner. During this time, Greg also was a volunteer EMT with the Edinburg Volunteer Emergency Squad throughout the 80’s and 90’s. He ran the Crossroads diner until 1991, when his sister, Deborah Reynolds, opened the Flamingo Cafe in Northville, NY. Greg joined her there as a cook and continued until 2002, when the Flamingo Cafe closed. He then began working at another family diner owned by his Sister Carol Bowers and niece Jackie Nichols for the last 25 years, the Four Corners Diner, where he remained the cook until his passing. Greg’s passion wasn’t only cooking he loved to feed the birds, decorate the best looking Christmas Trees around and tend to his flower gardens. 

Throughout his life, Greg faced many battles with courage, recently diagnosed with lung cancer, he faced the challenge head-on. He was deeply involved in the local community and known for his dedication to his craft and creating a warm, welcoming nature for anyone around him. He would do anything for anyone, friend or stranger, without a second or even first thought for his own well-being. He cared so deeply for his friends and his family. Whenever you stepped into the Four Corners Diner you could always count on a smile or hug from Greg. He always had a way to make you laugh or put a smile on your face if you were having a rough day.

Gregory is predeceased by his parents, Elwyn and Marian Ferguson; Sisters; Carol Bowers and Mary Ferguson Brother John Ferguson; Niece Jessica; Nephews Justin, Jeffery, Jamie, Chad, and Eric; Brother in-law George Reynolds and James Nichols; Sister in-law’s Cathy Ferguson and Marguerite Ferguson. He is survived by Sisters Deborah Reynolds and Denise Milnyczuk; Brothers, Doug Ferguson, Elwyn “Archie” Ferguson, and Joel (Denise) Ferguson, his step father Dewey as well as many nieces and nephews and his beloved cat Fluffy. 

We are all stories in the end, remembered by the adventures we had, the people we loved, the friendships we made and our achievements we accomplished. Greg, known to many others as Freddy and Uncle Lois will be missed dearly by many as he has put his spatula down and hung up his apron on Thursday 8.22.24

A service to celebrate Gregory’s life will be held at the Methodist Church in Edinburg, NY, located behind the Four Corners Diner, on Thursday, August 29th, at 1:00 PM with a gathering afterwards at the diner.

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