Southbridge: Gregory Alan Lahtinen, 58, passed away on Tuesday, May 7th in St. Vincents Hospital, Worcester, after a brief illness.

Gregory was born in Gardner, son of the late Arne and Sheila (White) Lahtinen. He leaves his beloved husband of 18 years, W. Joseph Grigarauskas of Southbridge; his sister, Robin Robichaud of Gardner; his aunt, Linda White of Gardner; his niece, Michelle Robichaud of Winchendon; nephews, Russell Robichaud of Hubbardston and Timothy Lahtinen of Westminster; sister-in-law, Dawn Fontaine of Southbridge; brother-in-law, Robert Grigarauskas and his wife Marlene of Spencer; his best friend, Dennis Cormier of Gardner; his two girls that he loved dearly, Skyler his German Shepherd and Ellie (PussPuss) his cat.

Greg was predeceased by his brother Keith Lahtinen and his nephew Taylor Lahtinen.

Greg graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1983. After graduation, Greg landed his first job as a land surveyor and worked in the local area restaurants.

In 1989 while working at the Homestead Restaurant in Orange, he met Joey, and they soon became inseparable and later wed in Cape Cod in 2006.

After retiring in 2022 due to a disability, Greg spent his time doing his favorite things, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family. Greg was a phenomenal chef who loved spending time in the kitchen cooking amazing dishes and sharing them with his family and friends. Cape Cod, Hawaii, and Disney World were his favorite destinations to visit. Spending time with his family and friends brought him so much joy. He treasured every moment with them.

A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 AM at the Woodside Cemetery, 9 Narrows Road, Westminster, MA 01473.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Greg's memory to NEADY Cats No-Kill Shelter, 215 Worcester Rd., Sterling, MA 01564.