Gregory M. Harder

Gregory M. Harder, 20, of Fabius, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on December 21, 2022. Gregory was a full-time student at Alvernia University majoring in Athletic Training with aspirations of continuing to post graduate Chiropractic school. Gregory was a dedicated student. In high school he earned the Presidential Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence. At Alvernia University he was a dean’s list student and a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2021. He will be named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll again for his efforts this past semester in January. Gregory was a phenomenal athlete and teammate. He loved playing baseball and basketball but had a true passion for football. He played quarterback in high school at Fabius-Pompey and was a quarterback at Alvernia University. He expressed himself creatively through film making and spent many hours writing, producing, and directing with his friends. He loved animals, especially his two cats Percy and Tiger. He also enjoyed playing video games, streaming on twitch, and running his NY Giants page on Instagram. Gregory was a natural leader. He served as the captain of the varsity baseball and basketball teams at Fabius-Pompey High School. Gregory was awarded Athlete of the Year at Fabius-Pompey High School in 2021. He was selected for the Section III Leadership Council and earned the Fabius-Pompey Varsity Club Athletic Achievement Award. Gregory lived his life with integrity and was admired by many for his character. He carried himself with a confidence that inspired others. He was not afraid to be himself and stray from social norms. He was kind, caring, creative and outgoing. He had a positive impact on everyone around him including his teammates, friends, and family. He was an incredibly special person and will be missed by all. He is survived by his parents, Gregory A. and Lynn T. Harder, and his two brothers, Lucas C. Harder (30) and Jacob M. Harder (25), and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and Friends may call on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 4pm-7pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. A Funeral Mass in celebration of Gregory’s life will be held at 10AM Friday December 30, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main St., North Syracuse, NY. He will be laid to rest next to his grandparents, Clay and Beverly Harder in North Syracuse Cemetery immediately following the service. A scholarship fund has been established in Gregory’s name. Contributions can be made in Gregory’s memory to the scholarship fund c/o Fabius-Pompey Central Schools, 1211 Mill Street, Fabius, NY 13063.

Gregory M. Harder

December 12, 2002 - December 21, 2022