Saratoga Springs, NY - The family of Gregory Brian Massiah is saddened to inform the community of his sudden passing on February 4, 2016. Gregory was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 11, 1964.

In 1973, Gregory moved to Saratoga County with his parents, the late Katherine and Alvin Massiah, and his surviving brother and sister, Michael and Kim. He attended St. Peter's Elementary and Central Catholic High School (Class of 1982), received an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from Schenectady Community College and a B.A. in Literature from Baruch College in NYC.

He was an elementary school teacher for the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and also taught at a charter school in Schenectady. Most recently, he worked at CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services in Malta, NY, where he served as a Senior Youth Counselor. Gregory was a gifted teacher, mentor and caregiver; a beloved uncle, brother, and friend. Always putting others' needs before his own, our memories of him bring us comfort and inspire us to be more caring, generous and selfless human beings.

Relatives and friends may call from 1:30-2 pm Saturday (February 13, 2016) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A service will be conducted at 2pm at the funeral home and burial will be private.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.