Joseph Edward Gregg, 77, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Joseph, son of (d.) Crystal (Fairbanks) and (d.) Ora Gregg, preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Jack. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; daughter, Deborah Miller and husband Kevin; sons Joseph, Donald and wife Stephanie, David and wife Michele; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Joseph served in the naval reserves and as a Kansas City police officer. He worked the majority of his life as manager of The Dime Store in Brookside. Devout to his Catholicism, visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 followed by Funeral Mass, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; 3736 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: The National Centre for Padre Pio, Inc., P.O. Box 206, Barto, PA 19504 www.padrepio.org/Donations/Memorial.aspx Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)