Gregory L. Haley

Gregory L. Haley, 71, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Youngest son of John W. and Virginia (Larsen) Haley. Greg was a graduate of Corcoran High School, attended Arizona State University, studied Wildlife Management and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a professional painter. He played ice hockey with Syracuse Amateur Ice Hockey League. He grew up in Syracuse’s “The Valley” with his three older brothers, cousins and his “James Gangs” friends. He loved to play football and ice hockey with his family and friends. Greg loved nature and animals. He was passionate about trees, the backyard orchard, gardening, fishing and the family dogs. He cherished the Magnolia and the Oak tree he planted at the family home. Another passion was classic cars. His ’66 GTO was his pride and joy. The Dallas Cowboys were his favorite team. He was fun to be with, a great sense of humor and a jokester.

Jennifer shares special memories of her father at the horse farm, Webster’s Pond and playing in Cold Brook Creek. Greg helped to care for his mom in her later years. He was a special person who loved family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Greg is predeceased by his parents, John and Virginia Haley; brother, Sean Haley.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Wes) Harrington; four grandchildren, Emma, Ava, Elsa and Wyatt; brothers, Thomas (Gloria) Haley and Brian (Elza) Haley; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be Friday, May 1, 2026, 11AM at Our Lady of Hope Church. Burial will follow at Onondaga Valley Cemetery.