Greg Rio

I posted this first on the Entertainment board. How could I not?

I received this today:
I am sorry to inform members of this board of the passing of GregRio. He passed away a week ago after a short battle with cancer. Ever the planner; upon being diagnosed, Greg immediately began to get his financial affairs in order, made preliminary contact with a hospice and asked me to let people know of his passing.

Greg was one of the most valuable members of this and other Las Vegas boards. His knowledge of the theater and music was unmatched. He was always ready to respond to requests for recommendations and advice. I found his show reviews to be both informative and highly entertaining.

On a more personal level, I am going to miss having breakfast with him in Las Vegas which had become a tradition whenever our trips coincided. He was always upbeat and I feel very fortunate to have known him.

In the future whenever I see an empty seat in a theater, I am going to think just maybe Greg is occupying it.

May God bless him

I posted first on Entertainment too bum. Yes, how could we not?

I was hoping the news wasn't true...........but it is.
Just called Gregs work, and his co-workers are holding him a kind of Memorial for him tonight.
They all will miss him very much too.
Gregs brother upheld Gregs wishes.........Greg was cremated and he didn't want a funeral.

For a man who loved his Shows.........Greg didn't want any hoopla over himself.

So, we will have to remember him Fondly here. All the Great advice and wisdom hes
given us thru the many years on LVA and other boards.

All the shows he attended..........I think half the Vegas shows could have gone out of business
years ago if it wasn't for Greg spreading the word.

Next time you go to a terrific show, and Especially if you used a coupon, or got a deal on it?
Think of Greg. He will be proud.
God bless you Mr. Entertainment

Terrible news! He was a great resource here. Dang!

I hope the new forum keeps a few years of old posts, his are really valuable.

Sorry to hear of his passing.

greg was a fount of knowledge. i never met him but felt like i knew him.
i will miss him. God bless.

wayne

TB thanks for letting us know. Indeed will be much missed. One of the reasons to be a member here.

God,that is terrible news.Always enjoyed his posts.His great knowledge will definetly be missed.Rest in peace Greg.

Sorry to hear that... he was always quick to review and post about the shows.

We always took different sides about which tower to stay in at The Rio... will have to stay in the Ipanema in his memory next time.

Vegaschatter has posted their farewell here.

Thanks for the link Chilcoot.

I found a nice blog written by Greg's cousin I thought many here would like to read:

"Cousin Greg"