Obituary of Jeffrey P. MacGregor

Jeffrey P. MacGregor passed away unexpectedly Friday morning on January 10, 2014. Born in Schenectady, NY on July 20, 1985, Jeff attended Niskayuna High School, HVCC, and SUNY Albany. Jeff resided at Columbia Gardens in Cohoes, NY and was employed by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Jeff believed there was nothing more important than family and couldn't have been a more loving and thoughtful young man. He had a soul much older than his years, a warm smile, and had an amazing sense of humor. Jeffrey had a heart of gold and wouldn't hesitate to lend a hand to anyone; making a donation to a stranger in need or just being there for a friend. He never judged people and accepted everyone for who they were. Jeff enjoyed watching football and basketball games, horse racing at Saratoga, and playing slots and table games at Foxwoods. He enjoyed hanging out with his family at the lake house on Thompson's Lake, looked forward to his annual family trips to the Florida ocean and just like his Poppy, enjoyed reading books and watching movies about gangsters and the Mafia. Jeff is survived by his parents, Patti and Bill MacGregor of Niskayuna, his sister, Rachel MacGregor and her fiancé, Chris Mandeville of New York City, his grandfather, Bill MacGregor of Guilderland, his aunt and uncle, Debbie and David Beale of Colonie, who thought of him as their son, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and pets, Koko and Marlee. Jeff was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Irv and Rose Lichenstein and his paternal grandmother, Helen MacGregor. Jeff's family would like to thank his co-workers in the Bulk Sales Unit for being such caring and loyal friends, especially Ross, Cheryl, Michelle, Mary, Marilyn, and Denise. Private services were held. A celebration of Jeff's life will be announced by the family at a later date. In honor of his memory, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (mohawkhumane.org).