Priest Theodore Gregory, age 68, of Colonia fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Brunswick to the late Feodor and Olga Grygalczuk, Father Theodore was raised in South River. He was a lifelong parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, where he served on the altar and sang in the choir.
On June 13, 1981, he married Lorissa Borak; they remained together for 44 years and raised four children.
While living in Hunterdon County, Father Theodore began studying at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral in Philadelphia. He was ordained as a sub-deacon in December of 2011. His ordination as deacon was in March of 2016 at Saint Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church in Glen Gardner, NJ. He later continued his studies at Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, where he graduated in May of 2016.
Father Theodore was assigned to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Rahway, NJ in July of 2016. During his time there, he worked tirelessly to serve God and Church. Among his contributions, he served as chaplain to the Rahway Police Department, organized coat drives, established a men’s club in the church, and hosted an annual service for the blessing of the local first responders.
He is survived by his beloved wife Matushka Lorissa Gregory, his children Philip and wife Sunny, Amy and husband Patrick, Alexandra, and Nicholas, his grandson Zachary, as well as many extended family and friends.
Services for Fr. Theodore is as follows:
Thursday, October 2
At Holy Trinity Church, 830 Jefferson Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
1:00 - 2:00 PM Visitation
2:00 PM Panikhida
At SS. Peter and Paul Church, 76 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882
6:00 - 7:00 PM Visitation
7:00 PM Funeral of a Priest
Friday, October 3
At SS. Peter and Paul Church, 76 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy: Burial at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Cemetery, South River, NJ
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyter Theodore’s family by clicking the following link.
May Father Theodore’s memory be eternal!