Gregory P. Zager, a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2016 at 27 years of age. Greg was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on August 10, 1989, the beloved son of Gregory J. and Kathleen (Perry) Zager of Reading.

Greg was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School class of 2008. He was an avid sports fan spending much of his time with his father and friends following the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. He was known for being a kind-hearted, witty, talented and intelligent person to all. He adored his family and his friends, who were always first and foremost in his life.

In addition to his loving parents he is survived by his two sisters, Katie J. Zager and Erin E. Zager of Reading and his grandparents, Alfred and Jean Perry of Reading. He is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

His funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Tuesday, December 27 at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St. in Reading at 10:30AM. Burial is private. Funeral Home visiting hours will be Monday from 4:00PM-8:00PM.