John Andrew "Jack" Grega, 66, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 21, 2015 at his home in Port Republic, MD. Jack was born in Tacoma Park, MD in January of 1949. He was the son of the late John Stephen Grega and Dorothy Bellas Grega.

He was raised in Adelphi, MD and graduated from Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School in 1967. He went to work for the Prince Georges Fire Department in 1968 and in 1969 went into the United States Army where he served 2 years including a tour of duty in Vietnam. After returning, he completed a 24 year career with the Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant.

John married Margaret Lewis and they made their home in Calvert County in 1977. John's life centered around his family, so he decided his next career would allow him to work from home. He turned his hobby of collecting and restoring antique clocks into an antique clock sales and clock repair service which he did for 20 years. His other loves included fishing, restoring and showing a classic car with his son, and he always enjoyed just sitting in his yard being at one with nature.

John is survived by his wife Margaret, son Stephen of Port Republic, MD. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Hubbard and husband George of, Severn, MD; sister-In-law Barbara Fleshman of, Gettysburg, PA and his aunt Betty Bellas, cousin Eric Bellas and his wife Cynthia of Morganton, NC; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday April 25, 2015 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM for a memorial visitation at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Donations may be made in Jacks honor to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.