Gregory David Reynolds, aged 52, of Victor, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday April 17, 2026.  Born November 11, 1973 to the late Richard (Dick) Reynolds and then wife, Barbara Reynolds. Greg is survived by daughter, Gwendolyn Faye Reynolds, sister, Kimberly Reynolds, brother William Reynolds and Bonus Mom, Jody Reynolds.  Greg was raised in Victor, NY and attended school there.  Even at a young age, his outgoing and inquisitive nature was evident as was his natural ability to excel at most anything he tried his hand at.  Following primary school, Greg traveled—striking out to points west and southwest, making lasting friendships and building his library of stories, his share of scars and skills both useful and questionable. When his father took over a book bindery and began Reynolds Book Bindery in Binghamton, NY, Greg returned east to apprentice in the business.

After some time, Greg found his way to the Finger Lakes region and the village of Trumansburg.  Finding work in startup vineyards and as a carpenter, Greg quickly became a charismatic addition to the community scene.  The mix of characters suited him well—musicians and artists, writers and farmers, young and old, got along together and made a lively discussion or dinner or fireside jam–exactly the kind of place where Greg felt at home.  It was here that he and his then partner, Erin Nyquist, welcomed their daughter, Gwendolyn into the world. Together, they raised her amongst the diverse community, surrounding her with close friends that would grow to become her extended family through today.

Greg was a lover of the written word, especially those crafted in a clever fashion—it was no surprise that he admired and emulated Hunter S. Thompson in his own writings—often taking the form of a ‘Gonzo-eque’ letter, painstakingly typed on his beloved, manual Underwood typewriter.  He loved art and music, and in later years began painting and drawing regularly.  His interests ranged from a deep love of motorcycles and racing history, to hunting and the natural world, to WWII and maritime history (a nod to his merchant marine grandfather) and cooking.  He could pick up a conversation with the most unlikely of people, surprising them with his knowledge and wit across a myriad array of topics as easily as he could belt the lyrics of a staggering vault of songs.  And while he loved to dance, let’s just say that the kitchen held the best floor for his unique style—and was the perfect partner to accompany his favorite dishes—beef stroganoff or bunny stew or artichokes heart French…

Greg was renowned for staying in touch with those he cared about—calling and writing often, making certain they were well and that his love for them known—even if at odd times of night.  To say he was charismatic would be a whitewashing of the truth—the fire in his belly was fierce and hot—he did most everything he cared about with what would be described as reckless abandon, but in reality was closer to wild passion.  He rode the lightening and dismounted with a tip of the hat—he suffered no false pretenses or promises and while he could be maddeningly crass, was nothing short of the most gentlemanly of men when the company or occasion called for it.

Greg’s passing will be mourned by many far and wide, but as he would want, it will be the legacy of those sparkling eyes and his deep and caring heart that will be remembered and passed along—a new story in which our dear friend, brother, son, compatriot and father is the prologue, the protagonist and antagonist—the quest and the quelling…come home to rest again.

A celebration of Greg’s life, love of people, music and story is planned for a weekend in June—date TBD. We ask that you share your best contact information in either the comments section of the funeral home site or by emailing GregReynoldsCelebration@gmail.com .  As soon as details are finalized, we will send out invitations and details to everyone.  We expect there will be people from all over that would like to attend and our hope is to provide ample time for planning travel—we welcome all who knew and loved Greg to join us.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to his daughter, Gwendolyn as she embarks on the next chapter of her life, including furthering her education and travel goals.  Donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gwendolyns-next-chapter