Gregory John Swenson

Gregory John Swenson of Cranford NJ passed away peacefully July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was 29. Greg was loved by all those he touched. His easy-going nature was contagious. He was gentle, loving, amazing and one-of-a-kind.

Growing up Greg was the ultimate athlete, playing and excelling in all sports. One of his lacrosse coaches said “Greg is a lot better than he thinks he is”. The funny thing is that Greg really didn’t think about himself. It was always others first. It’s how he lived his life.

Born February 17,1996 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset NY, Greg cut his athletic teeth running around the front yard at home in Farmingdale NY. For most of his childhood he lived in East Lyme CT where he was a 3-sport athlete at East Lyme High School. He took his lacrosse and soccer talents to Drew University in Madison NJ where he majored in history and economics. After graduating in 2014, he taught, coached and was admissions counselor at The Frederick Gunn School in Washington CT. From there he travelled south to the Ranney School in Tinton Falls NJ and was planning to start teaching history in Newark NJ.

At Drew, Greg met the love of his life Morgan. They married October 12, 2024 and welcomed son Lars on January 11, 2025. Greg was a loving husband and father. He was at his best when he was with them, especially when Lars was flashing big gummy smiles.

Greg is survived by his wife Morgan and son Lars of Cranford NJ, parents Tim & Mary Jane Swenson of East Lyme CT, brothers Mike (Casey) of Boston, Bryan (Katie & baby Maeve) of Fairfield NJ and Robbie of East Lyme CT, nana Teresa Swenson of Glen Cove NY, so many aunts uncles and cousins, who all deeply loved him. He will forever be in our hearts and will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home,12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford NJ. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at St Michael Parish Church, 40 Alden Street, Cranford NJ. Burial will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following:

Lars Swenson College Savings Plan

Morgan / Lars GoFundMe page