Gregory Leonard “Greg” Cristarella
September 10, 1950 – January 5, 2024
Gregory Leonard “Greg” Cristarella, 73, of Huntingtown passed away January 5, 2024. He was born September 10, 1950 in Washington, DC to Franklin Anthony and Carolina Myrtle (Hildreth) Cristarella. Greg was raised in SE DC and graduated from Suitland High School. He married Angela Faulkner on April 7, 1990 and they have lived in Huntingtown since 1995. Greg enjoyed a successful career as a mailer for the Washington Post, retiring in 2013 after 44 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and loved to cheer for the Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins. He also enjoyed playing golf and football in his younger years. In addition, one of his greatest past times was singing oldies with his best friends: Hunter Phillips and Charlie Taylor which were part of the “D.C. Magnatones” including Billy Vabolis, Joe Saitta and Butch Boswell. He loved having weekend “pool parties” so everyone could have a place to hang out and enjoy each other’s company…good times.
Greg is survived by his loving wife Angela Marie Cristarella, nieces Donna Madden and her husband Marty and Noelle Pierceall, nephew Dean Cristarella, great nephew Shane Madden, great niece Mia Powell and her husband Rob, sister in law Pamela Barton, including Kristin & John Benson, Steve & Tonya Faulkner including Kasey & Chase Faulkner and David Faulkner including Tabitha, Elizabeth and Gracie, Cousin Wanda Riddel & husband Jeff and Aunt Alice Ann Gardner, mother in law Judy Ann Beddingfield, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Joseph Cristarella and brother Philip Franklin Cristarella.
A Celebration of Greg’s life will be held at a later date.
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20 Jan 2024
1:19pm
Condolences to his family and friends. He was a great guy and good Union member. He will be missed.
City
Manassas
State
Virginia
20 Jan 2024
1:42pm
My dear Nephew, I shall indeed miss you so very much. Your smile, your warmth, your compassion and your love. Thank you for being a part of my life and your devotion to my niece Angie. I shall indeed treasure the memories I have of you.
Uncles Tony and Dick
City
Mount Dora
State
FL
20 Jan 2024
2:06pm
Dear Angie, I was so sorry to hear about Greg’s sudden and unexpected loss. I will fondly remember the hijinx we participated in during our various telephone calls and all the laughs the three of us had during same. You have our deepest sympathies, hugs and prayers. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything I can do to ease your pain/help you during this difficult time. God bless and Rest in Peace. May his memory be a blessing.
Andre
City
silver spring
State
MD
20 Jan 2024
2:48pm
Dearest Angie, My Deepest Sympathies In The Loss Of Greg. He Was Such A Kind And Genuine Soul And I Am Honored To Have Known Him. May You Find Peace And Comfort In The Days Ahead And Always Remember How Very Much You’re Loved. All My Love, “DEBBIE PERRY “????
City
FRANKLINTON
State
NC
20 Jan 2024
4:11pm
He was a great friend. He saved my job a few times. rip greg
City
Temple hills
State
Md
20 Jan 2024
5:47pm
Praying for you Angie and your family. Know this is extremely hard but know you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers that God will comfort you, and help you in all the days ahead.
City
Wake Forest
State
North Carolina
20 Jan 2024
8:15pm
My prayers are with you Mrs Cristarella may God comfort you and family at this time. Greg was a cool guy and a friend to all. May the peace and love of Jesus Christ be with you.
Dr. Raymond T. Matthews ????????♂️????????
City
Riverdale
State
MD
20 Jan 2024
10:17pm
Rest well my friend. Greg was the brother I never had. You are missed. You and Angie were great friends to Hunter and I. I still can’t believe this.
I’m so so sorry Angie. Love you.
City
Stafford
State
Va
21 Jan 2024
9:06am
Angie, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers.
City
Fairless Hills
State
PA
21 Jan 2024
9:46am
Dearest Angie,
We are so sorry for your loss. From the moment we met Greg all those years ago, we felt an instant friendship and love for him. He was a great person, and we will miss him. Feel fortunate to have known him.
Our love is with you, and may it give you strength to bear this sorrow.
If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
City
Ashton
State
MD-MARYLAND
21 Jan 2024
10:48am
I, and your former family, will miss you. It was so sad to hear of your death. Even though it’s been years, it seems like yesterday you were in our lives. Those were good times! You were always there for the kids, Kiki, Amy, Ali and Nicky. Especially for the fun!! You’ve suffered a lot in your life, Greg. May you RIP.
City
Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
21 Jan 2024
11:30am
My sincerest condolences to Angie and family. I want to remember Greg with all the good times we shared. He was such a prankster! I never will forget the time he called me and pretended he was an irate school parent. He truly had me going there for a while. Getting together at each other’s houses for boxing matches, and hearing outlandish tales of the boys annual weekend at OC, the pool parties and Chesapeake Beach. I think Greg found his true love when he met you Angie. He will be greatly missed.
Sending hugs and love,
Missy
City
Mechanicsville
State
MD
21 Jan 2024
1:04pm
Greg, was a great man and helped many, so sorry to hear this sad news, may he rest in peace.
City
Waldorf
State
Maryland
22 Jan 2024
3:58am
R.I.P. Greg. You were a very special person, a loving husband, a great friend to so many and the best Union Chairman we ever had in the Mailroom! I was/am so shocked and saddened by your sudden passing! Life isn’t fair when the good ones die so young and so suddenly! You were definitely one of them. You are missed by all who have known you! Thanks for everything you did for me in your position as my Union Chairman. You will be remembered forever. Your co-worker and friend. Marie
My deepest condolences to Angie and all your family and friends. ????????
City
Silver Spring
State
Maryland
22 Jan 2024
4:34pm
Condolences to Angie and all of her family for this loss. No words are adequate to express thoughts or feelings. All I can say is “Been there, done that” and I can understand how time seems to have stopped. Hope all will take care of themselves and lean on each other when needed.
City
Clinton
State
MD
23 Jan 2024
5:24pm
My heart broke when I heard the words and I am still in disbelief, I am comforted by the fact that I will see you again and I will be there for Angela, Lula and Pumpkin and will love them with all my heart and we will grieve together, holding Angie up in prayer and I know you are resting in peace and until we meet again know that you were the best Uncle and friend I could have ever asked for, I don’t know of a soul that ever met you that didn’t like you immediately, stubborn as a mule but helped so many and had a heart of gold, My heart aches for Angie and I know you loved her so much, prayers that she will find comfort in family and friends and all the wonderful memories you have made together over the years. Love you forever, Donna ❤️
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
25 Jan 2024
4:02pm
Greg was a good union man. Sorry to see his life end so tragically. May he rest in peace.
City
Manassas
State
VA
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Condolences to his family and friends. He was a great guy and good Union member. He will be missed.
My dear Nephew, I shall indeed miss you so very much. Your smile, your warmth, your compassion and your love. Thank you for being a part of my life and your devotion to my niece Angie. I shall indeed treasure the memories I have of you.
Uncles Tony and Dick
Dear Angie, I was so sorry to hear about Greg’s sudden and unexpected loss. I will fondly remember the hijinx we participated in during our various telephone calls and all the laughs the three of us had during same. You have our deepest sympathies, hugs and prayers. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything I can do to ease your pain/help you during this difficult time. God bless and Rest in Peace. May his memory be a blessing.
Andre
Dearest Angie, My Deepest Sympathies In The Loss Of Greg. He Was Such A Kind And Genuine Soul And I Am Honored To Have Known Him. May You Find Peace And Comfort In The Days Ahead And Always Remember How Very Much You’re Loved. All My Love, “DEBBIE PERRY “????
He was a great friend. He saved my job a few times. rip greg
Praying for you Angie and your family. Know this is extremely hard but know you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers that God will comfort you, and help you in all the days ahead.
My prayers are with you Mrs Cristarella may God comfort you and family at this time. Greg was a cool guy and a friend to all. May the peace and love of Jesus Christ be with you.
Dr. Raymond T. Matthews ????????♂️????????
Rest well my friend. Greg was the brother I never had. You are missed. You and Angie were great friends to Hunter and I. I still can’t believe this.
I’m so so sorry Angie. Love you.
Angie, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers.
Dearest Angie,
We are so sorry for your loss. From the moment we met Greg all those years ago, we felt an instant friendship and love for him. He was a great person, and we will miss him. Feel fortunate to have known him.
Our love is with you, and may it give you strength to bear this sorrow.
If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
I, and your former family, will miss you. It was so sad to hear of your death. Even though it’s been years, it seems like yesterday you were in our lives. Those were good times! You were always there for the kids, Kiki, Amy, Ali and Nicky. Especially for the fun!! You’ve suffered a lot in your life, Greg. May you RIP.
My sincerest condolences to Angie and family. I want to remember Greg with all the good times we shared. He was such a prankster! I never will forget the time he called me and pretended he was an irate school parent. He truly had me going there for a while. Getting together at each other’s houses for boxing matches, and hearing outlandish tales of the boys annual weekend at OC, the pool parties and Chesapeake Beach. I think Greg found his true love when he met you Angie. He will be greatly missed.
Sending hugs and love,
Missy
Greg, was a great man and helped many, so sorry to hear this sad news, may he rest in peace.
R.I.P. Greg. You were a very special person, a loving husband, a great friend to so many and the best Union Chairman we ever had in the Mailroom! I was/am so shocked and saddened by your sudden passing! Life isn’t fair when the good ones die so young and so suddenly! You were definitely one of them. You are missed by all who have known you! Thanks for everything you did for me in your position as my Union Chairman. You will be remembered forever. Your co-worker and friend. Marie
My deepest condolences to Angie and all your family and friends. ????????
Condolences to Angie and all of her family for this loss. No words are adequate to express thoughts or feelings. All I can say is “Been there, done that” and I can understand how time seems to have stopped. Hope all will take care of themselves and lean on each other when needed.
My heart broke when I heard the words and I am still in disbelief, I am comforted by the fact that I will see you again and I will be there for Angela, Lula and Pumpkin and will love them with all my heart and we will grieve together, holding Angie up in prayer and I know you are resting in peace and until we meet again know that you were the best Uncle and friend I could have ever asked for, I don’t know of a soul that ever met you that didn’t like you immediately, stubborn as a mule but helped so many and had a heart of gold, My heart aches for Angie and I know you loved her so much, prayers that she will find comfort in family and friends and all the wonderful memories you have made together over the years. Love you forever, Donna ❤️
Greg was a good union man. Sorry to see his life end so tragically. May he rest in peace.