Ed Greevy Celebration of Life (pics)

About 100 people attended a celebration of life for Ed Greevy at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu.

On Saturday, February 1st, we held a celebration of life for my Dad, Ed Greevy.

What’s happening: My Dad passed away on 6 November 2024 at the age 85. About 100 people attended his celebration of life at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu.

Enjoy the pics  and video 🙂

Jason Sims and Davy Chang surprised me by flying from CA in stealth mode to attend my Dad's serivces.
Jason Sims and Davy Chang surprised me by flying from CA in stealth mode to attend my Dad’s services.
Aunty Donna Green flew in from San Diego to be there with us.
Aunty Donna Green flew in from San Diego to be there with us.
My Mom greeting Floyd Takeuchi
My Mom greeting Floyd Takeuchi
Haaheo Mansfield and Floyd Takeuchi greeting each other
Haaheo Mansfield and Floyd Takeuchi greeting each other

Selfie with Kyle Chock, who flew in from the Big Island
Selfie with Kyle Chock, who flew in from the Big Island
Selfie with Russell Lau
Selfie with Russell Lau
Selfie with Adam Wong
Selfie with Adam Wong
Floyd Takeuchi put together a zine for the celebration of life
Floyd Takeuchi put together a zine for the celebration of life
Selfie with my Aunty Healani Williams
Selfie with my Aunty Healani Williams

 

My high school classmate Ronstadt Lee and his older brother Zach Lee delivered catered bentos from Sugoi Bento and Catering
My high school classmate Ronstadt Lee and his older brother Zach Lee delivered catered bentos from Sugoi Bento and Catering
My close friend and co-worker Greg Hoffman flew in for the services. DJ Hoff
My close friend and co-worker Greg Hoffman flew in for the services. DJ Hoff
Longtime friends and baseball teammates from McKinley High School, Gary Harada (left) and Kris Yahiku, volunteered to staff the refreshments table.
Longtime friends and baseball teammates from McKinley High School, Gary Harada (left) and Kris Yahiku, volunteered to staff the refreshments table.
Selfie with my dad’s longtime and trusted friend, PF Bentley
Selfie with my dad’s longtime and trusted friend, PF Bentley
Greg Hoffman (left) flew in from Southern California, while PF Bentley flew from Molokai to attend my dad’s celebration of life.
Greg Hoffman (left) flew in from Southern California, while PF Bentley flew from Molokai to attend my dad’s celebration of life.
Selfie with my buddy from high school and fellow bodyboarder, Austin Nakasone
Selfie with my buddy from high school and fellow bodyboarder, Austin Nakasone
McKinley baseball boys showed up strong for Ed Greevy. My Dad taped every game we played. I don't know how he did that.
McKinley baseball boys showed up strong for Ed Greevy. My Dad taped every game we played. I don’t know how he did that.
ʻIolani School represented as well for Ed Greevy
ʻIolani School represented as well for Ed Greevy
About 100 people attended a celebration of life for Ed Greevy at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu.
About 100 people attended a celebration of life for Ed Greevy at the Downtown Art Center in Honolulu.
My brother Naihehau Kalama (right) hadnʻt seen Jason Sims in about 30 years, he still recognized him.
My brother Naihehau Kalama (right) hadnʻt seen Jason Sims in about 30 years, he still recognized him.
Blaine Kahoonei (center) was the best-dressed person in attendance.
Blaine Kahoonei (center) was the best-dressed person in attendance.
My Aunty Donna Green sharing prepared remarks about her brother, Ed Greevy. She flew from San Diego to attend.
My Aunty Donna Green sharing prepared remarks about her brother, Ed Greevy. She flew from San Diego to attend.
The view from the front of the room at Downtown Art Center
The view from the front of the room at Downtown Art Center
During a playoff game our Sophomore year, my dad filmed Erik Miyashiro lay down a one-handed suicide squeeze bunt against Pearl City High School. We went on to win that game.
During a playoff game our Sophomore year, my dad filmed Erik Miyashiro lay down a one-handed suicide squeeze bunt against Pearl City High School. We went on to win that game.
I donʻt how he did it but Jason Sims brought me to tears twice while he shared memories of my dad.
I donʻt how he did it but Jason Sims brought me to tears twice while he shared memories of my dad.
Macky Catania wanted the room to know my dad was a pretty good fast pitch softball pitcher.
Macky Catania wanted the room to know my dad was a pretty good fast pitch softball pitcher.
Selfie with Dan "Makanui" Sherman
Selfie with Dan “Makanui” Sherman
Selfie with my wonderful mom, Haaheo Mansfield
Selfie with my wonderful mom, Haaheo Mansfield
Left to right: Yuko and Kai Peltier, Uncle Bobby, Cameron Wahineokai, and Aunty Healani Williams
Left to right: Yuko and Kai Peltier, Uncle Bobby, Cameron Wahineokai, and Aunty Healani Williams
Wayson Chow celebrates the life of Ed Greevy
Wayson Chow celebrates the life of Ed Greevy
My dad always spoke highly of Noel Kent, so I asked him to share some memories of Ed Greevy
My dad always spoke highly of Noel Kent, so I asked him to share some memories of Ed Greevy
Another view of Wayson Chow addressing the room
Another view of Wayson Chow addressing the room
My momʻs best friend, Aunty Lorraine Robinson, sharing her memories of my dad
My momʻs best friend, Aunty Lorraine Robinson, sharing her memories of my dad
Aunty Colleen Kellyʻs dad was John Kelly of Save Our Surf, my dadʻs mentor
Aunty Colleen Kellyʻs dad was John Kelly of Save Our Surf, my dadʻs mentor
Another view of the turnout for the celebration of life for Ed Greevy
Another view of the turnout for the celebration of life for Ed Greevy