Gregory M. Hoctor, Age 18, a 15 year resident of Wheaton, IL, died Monday, October 5, 2009 at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 15, 1990 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Loving son of Dan and Darlene Hoctor of Wheaton; brother of Sarah Hoctor, Patrick (Ruthie) Hoctor and Katia Hoctor; grandson of Richard Westendorf of Dayton, OH and the late Dorothy Westendorf and the late Edward and Lillian Hoctor; fond uncle of Savannah and Isabella; nephew and cousin to many.
Greg grew up in Wheaton, attended Bower Elementary in Warrenville and Hubble Middle School in Wheaton, and was a 2009 graduate of Wheaton-Warrenville South High School. Greg was preparing to join the U.S. Marine Corps. prior to his untimely passing. His zest for life, sense of humor and laughter will be missed by all.
Visitation Monday, October 12, 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville.
Services will begin Tuesday, October 13, 9:45 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, 660 N. Industrial Dr., Elmhurst, IL 60126, www.giftofhope.org, Greg was an organ donor.
For info. (630)355-0213.
