GREGG W. Dixon

Profile Updated: May 15, 2011

Residing In:	Niantic, CT USA

Spouse/Partner:	valerie

Occupation:	Retired Mechanical Engineering professor

Children:	Christina - 71 Mark - 74 Warren - 76

Military Service:	US Navy

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greggwdixon@yahoo.com

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I retired three years ago after 38 years working in some of the largest bureaucracies in the world. These included the US Navy (Nuclear Power Program w/Adm. Rickover 70-75), the state of California (CA State Univ., Northridge 75-93), the UN (Internat. Atomic Energy Agency 69-71 & 79-81), & US Coast Guard (CG Academy 93-08). I am now enjoying relaxing with no alarm clock and sharing the exploits of my wife and children. My wife, Valerie, was ordained as an Episcopal priest 10 years ago and is running a very effective program for women at the nearby state prison. Our daughter, Christina, had her first child (our first and only grandchild) last year and is consulting part-time for a woman’s center in Pittsburgh while assisting her husband in applying Toyota management systems in health care. Our son, Mark, just completed a year-long adventure to tour all 50 states and produce a full length film documenting efforts to further sustainability. (Check this out at YERT.com) Our son, Warren, is homesteading in Vermont, making pottery, growing a huge garden, raising chickens and bees, and producing lots of maple syrup. (Check out his activities at Meadowhawk.org.) Life continues to be interesting, and I am looking forward to sharing stories with Shaker classmates.

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VIRGINIA Coneglio McCormac

VIRGINIA Coneglio McCormac has left an In Memory comment for GREGG W. Dixon.

Jul 17, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Gregg was a really nice guy and a good friend. I’m so glad I knew him!

Stuart Hirsch

Stuart Hirsch has left an In Memory comment for GREGG W. Dixon.

Jul 17, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Note sent to Mark Dixon, Gregg's oldest son and his response
Dear Stuart,

Thank you for reaching out! I am Gregg's first son, Mark. I truly appreciate your shared memories of Gregg, and yes, his oboe playing was certainly a notable part of his life. I apologize it wasn't mentioned in the obituary, but we love to hear him play when he was still able. Indeed, I'm listening to the Marriage of Figaro now at your suggestion. If you have any other pieces that you suspect he fondly remembered, I'd love to know those as well.

It has been quite a tearful, yet joyful experience to communicate with family and friends about my father's death. Notes like yours make it all the more worthwhile. Thank you!

With deep appreciation,
Mark
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Mark Dixon
 
On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 1:32 PM Stuart Hirsch <stuhirsch@comcast.net> wrote:

I am Stuart Hirsch, former classmate of Gregg from Shaker Heights High School, Class of 61. Gregg and I shared many classes together. I, of course, remember him for his gift in math and science. During my service time at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, I am an ophthalmologist, a mutual friend, Greg Levin, visited Washington. He had been in contact with Gregg, and we all met for dinner at a Northern Chinese Restaurant in Bethesda. . This was shortly after Nixon opened up China and Northern Chinese cooking became the rage. In fact, it was first time with moo sho pork. I am assuming that Valarie may remember this dinner. It was a great reunion.

I am also assuming that you are Gregg’s son? In any event, I have another fond memory of Gregg. I noticed in the obituary there was no mention of Gregg’s oboe playing. When we played in the high school band together, we performed the Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture. There is a prominent oboe figure followed by a clarinet motif. To this day when I hear this overture, I think of Gregg’s playing with the fondest of memories.

Our last meeting was at one of the recent reunions. We were able to communicate even though Gregg was in a weak state. I will always remember his warmth, kindness, accomplishments and friendship, and of course, his musical skills.

I am sure that he made a positive impact on all who knew him. He is missed.

Stuart Hirsch