hi grandpa in Vermont I tried snowboarding and in myrtle beach this spring surfing and mom keeps trying to get me a job at the state park to keep the camp clean my potential is animation on weekday afternoons on the FOX network right behind market commons where its easier without crossing the highway I like to do animation on channel 7 where adults talk sense with their sons than voice acting and seeing super dogs and anime I also tried doing petitions to enlist for toy company to catch up on the wildlife from zoos in both North and South Carolina birds from the state park dogs from the rescue and antelope that they know or didn't here before also neotropical relatives from the Caribbean also small mammals that are local in the south like the cottontail and the armadillo to make them as next years products and issues to in list to get more people to help them you would tell mom that I'm trying my best as an offer to help them you could see I have a knowledge of listing and advanced familiar phase of resisting on what they like making the species that they know or don't know is a big job  

I kept the house in Vermont well and watched and everyone was happy to see me in west dover and Wilmington you would be impressed to see me look after it for grandma

Jack will always be missed by his friends old and new. He was a wonderful guy who helped everyone.

Karen, My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prays and may your happy memories bring you comfort.

Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May he rest in peace knowing the love you and your family had for him.
Phil

Karen, I have been thinking about you the past couple days and thank you for sharing the Linda Ellis poem. It sounds from the comments from Jack's friends and family that he fully lived between the numbers. During this tough time it is a good reminder to think about our dash and the dashes of our families. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and working with you and I can see that the apple didn't fall far from the tree. RIP

My father was a hardworking man with the utmost values I will keep with me forever.

This is a poem I have always treasured and still stands true today.
The Dash by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning... to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars... the house... the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard; are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged.
To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile... remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read, with your life's actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash?

My father truly lived an amazing and beautiful “dash”

Karen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
       Roni & Bill

So sorry for your loss. Gary & Melissa Forbes

May Jack rest in peace and bask in the beauty of heaven.
I hope better times are ahead for each and every member of the family.

Karen, Abigail and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories of happier times bring you peace and comfort. Much love, Judi

Karen, Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
All our thoughts and prayers.
Glen and Maureen Karoglanian

Condolences to whole Gress family, especially to Karen and Mike. Prayers sent to all.

Karen, My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your dad. Jack seemed like a compassionate, caring person. I pray memories comfort you all. Denise

I did not ever meet Jack. I heard lots about him from his daughter Karen. He was a loving father and grandfather and he will be missed. 

Pam

'Forever Missed' sums it up. Jack truly was a one of a kind man who lit up a room with such a sincerity, interest and passion. He will be sorely missed for numerous reasons by many. Jack had an uncanny view about life that was inspirational...as an example he once told me he never asked 'why'... I will never forget that. Thank you for your friendship. Rest in Peace.

What a great man!  It was an honor to know him, to have learned so much from him and to have been friends with him. 

I have no doubt he is up in heaven sitting near Jesus and being honored for all he did in this world.

….And the word became flesh, love was the word and Jack Gress was the flesh, he dwelt among us, rendering kindness, Generosity, and respect. Jack taught us about love by how he interacted and treated all he met on his journey. The Village of Brewster, Town of Southeast and Putnam County has lost a great Patriarch!
Jack served, respected and gave all of himself for our Veterans, His God, family, and extended family (SOMEDAY COMMUNITY) HE will be greatly missed.
TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN UNDER THE WINGS OF A Cherubim, please take our love with you, as Jimmy and Denis greet you entering the KINGDOM OF GOD! RIP

Dear Jack,

The battle is 'oer, the race is run. May you rest with God the Father, Holy Ghost and the Son.

You were a great influence on my life and so many others as you led by example, stayed humble, worked for our Republic with tireless dedication and devotion and always ready and able to serve. You remain a prince of a man. I was honored to know you.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Our Dear Lord has a very special place in heaven for Jack. He was truly a man dedicated to his family and community. He will Rest In Peace in the arms of our Dear Lord. Sleep in heavenly peace my friend.