Gregg Charles Huston

Gregg Charles Huston, 68, of North Versailles, died suddenly Saturday, January 27, 2024 at home. He was born July 27, 1955, in Uniontown, a son of Lois June (Shea) Huston of Florida and the late Jennings Bryan Huston. Gregg began delivering papers 7 days a week when he was 11 years old. He was delighted to use his money to buy himself diner breakfasts before school. Gregg had many other work adventures at places such as Redstone Candy and Kirby before beginning (1974) an Army active duty and reserve career that spanned 32 years. Gregg earned B.S. and M.S. Chemistry degrees at Cal U (1981) and WVU (1983) and worked as a research chemist for more than 10 years at the DOE, FFA, and even Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim, and he held many patents. As an officer of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Gregg was involved in the emergency response efforts for the North Ridge Earthquake as well as Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina. Gregg served overseas in Germany, the Balkans, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan, managing large military construction projects. After retiring from the Army, Gregg was proud to teach chemistry for engineering students at the University of Pittsburgh. At the time of his passing, Gregg was looking forward to receiving a liver transplant so that he could spend more quality time with his family, cook, garden, sing, bust out “Walk of Life” jazz dance moves and inquire about a job at the VA to work with other veterans. Gregg is preceded in death by his father and his sister Terrylynne Blake. He is survived by his mother; his devoted wife Ericka Marie (Cederstrom) Huston; his children Carrie Attaway (Travis) of Uniontown, Gregg C. Huston Jr. of Elco, and Joshua Huston of Brownsville; six grandchildren; two brothers Bryan Houston (Joanne Petrin) and Brad Huston both of Florida; also, nieces, nephews, cousins, Cindy D'Aleo with whom he shared so much, Dean Palmer, close friends, generous neighbors, and his royal sidekick Emeril. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Gregg’s life from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 3 at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, (412) 823-8083. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 3 p.m. followed by military honors. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Wounded Warriors, the Disabled American Veterans, or a veteran’s charity of choice. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Gregg Charles Huston

July 27, 1955 - January 27, 2024