Gregory Richard Yourkonis of Mt Ephraim NJ passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the
age of 68.
He was born to Dorothy and Adolph Yourkonis on July 19,1951 in Camden NJ. Greg was raised in
Gloucester City NJ where he graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1970. Later to become a
graduate of the NJ Police Academy. Greg proudly served the Mt Ephraim Police Department until he was
injured in the line of duty. He then went on to own and operate Picture Perfect Custom Framing in
Washington Twp. NJ. Greg later returned to protecting and serving the community in a different way by becoming an armored truck guard for Gardaworld in Runnemede, NJ.
Greg is survived by his long-time love of 33 years, Dolores Weber. His loving children Gregory Yourkonis
Jr. (Dawn), Kristine Jacovini (Frank) and Jeffry "Bink" Parks, Adored granddaughter, Francesca Jacovini.
Many loved nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews. Dear friend, Shawn Platt and
so many others.
Greg was predeceased by his parents Adolph and Dorothy Yourkonis and his five siblings Adolph Jr, Ann,
Alice, Helen, and James. It gives us comfort to know he is reunited with them in heaven.
He was devoted to his family (by blood or by choice) and his friends. Greg had a passion for fishing and
was a member of the Rio fishing club golf. He loved to travel, camping, and the outdoors he was always
ready for the next great adventure. He enjoyed golfing and was so proud to have had the great
accomplishment of a hole in one.
A Celebration of Greg's life will be held at a later time.