Greg Wall

Gregory John Wall passed away on August 29th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in New Bern, North Carolina. He was 70 years old.

Greg was born in Philadelphia on September 15, 1953 to Marcella (Schorn) and Edward J Wall. The Wall family soon moved to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, where he would spend the majority of his life, until moving onto his sailboat in North Carolina during his last 2 years. Doing business as ‘Greg Refrigeration’ he founded and ran his own commercial refrigeration and air conditioning business from his 30’s through his mid-60’s, serving the greater Philadelphia area. Having strong ties to Jenkintown, Greg valued the idea of giving back to the small borough he grew up in, and ultimately served two terms as Mayor of Jenkintown, fondly calling it “his fifteen minutes of giving back.”

Greg loved people, adored the ocean and was good with his hands. His passions came together in his love of sailing. In the summer you could find him at the helm, chatting with friends, out for a sail and in his happy place. He was both an avid and skilled conversationalist, as well as what he referred to as a “backdoor intellectual,” interested in history, politics, the inner mechanics of things, literature and the arts.

He was predeceased by his siblings Jerry Wall, and Joseph Wall.

Greg is survived by his siblings: Mike (Diana) Wall, Ed (Elaine) Wall, Rosemary (Dave) Rhine, John (Susan) Wall, and Tim (Elaine) Wall. He is survived by one daughter and three sons: Marlee Vlahos, Rory Wall, Shane (Callan) Wall, and Christian Wall

There will be a celebration of life, lunch included, cash-only bar, from 12:30 - 4:30 on October 12, 2024 at the Oreland Inn in Oreland, PA. Come prepared with memories and stories about Greg as there will be the option to speak at the celeration. 101 Lorraine Ave, Oreland, PA 19075.

Bennett Funeral & Cremation Care is honored to serve the family and friends of Gregory Wall.