Gregg W. Furniss, 49, of Lower Macungie Township, died Oct. 25, 2020, after a 19-month battle with brain cancer. He was the devoted husband and best friend of Tara (Grozalis) Furniss for 23 years. They were blessed with five sons, Bryan, triplets Eric, Aidan and Scott and Cameron. Born in Abington, he was a son of David L. and Diane (Morgan) Furniss.

He spent most of his childhood in Lincroft, N.J., where he was active in the church youth and bell choir.

He graduated from Middletown South High School in 1988. He attended Rutgers University where he met the love of his life, Tara, as well as many lifelong friends. While in college he was on the Rutgers rugby team. He graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and physics. He continued his education at Penn State University, earning an MBA in finance, CPA and CFA certifications.

He started his career at Quantex Microsystems. After graduate school, he was recruited into the CDP program at Air Products and most recently worked in finance and new business development. He was a loyal employee of Air Products for the last 21 years.

He was known for his brilliant mind, quick wit and mischievous nature. His smile and gentle personality made him loved by all.

He was an avid runner, completing the New York Marathon in 1998. He was very handy and loved home projects, building his outdoor pool area, finishing basements, renovating rooms and repairing anything that broke around the house.

His passion was spending time with his boys, family and friends. His happy place was the Jersey shore and spending time on his boat.

He is survived by his wife; sons; parents; siblings, Jan Caputo, Brett (Julie), Alysa Gelpke (Mike); a brother-in-law, Bob Grozalis (Jen); a mother-in-law, Mary Grozalis; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Robert Grozalis.

Contributions may be made to the Furniss children’s fund to offset the expense of raising and educating his boys. Please make checks payable to Tara Furniss c/o Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, 18049.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Nov. 21 in St. Ann Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus.