Gregorio 'Greg' Alvarez, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Sunday, June 21, 2009 peacefully in his sleep at home after a two year illness. Born in Utado, Puerto Rico, he was the son the late Stephen and Innocentia (Rivera) Alvarez. He married Diane E. (Barrett) (Scarcelli) Alvarez on February 14, 1985 in Niagara Falls, NY.

In 1955, Greg came to the United States while serving in the United States Army, and shortly afterwards settled in Niagara Falls, NY. He was honorable discharged in 1957. Greg was employed by the city of Niagara Falls, NY in the Maintenance Department from 1958 until 1979, and from 1975 until 2001 he owned and operated the New San Juan Tavern located at Main St. and Ontario Ave. in Niagara Falls, NY. Greg enjoyed going to O.T.B. where he met the love of his life, Diane and also liked going to the Casino.

In addition to his beloved wife Diane of twenty four years, Mr. Alvarez is survived by three children Dr. Gregory (Lori) Alvarez of Atlanta, GA; Steven (Lori) Ward of Richmond, VA and Michael (Krystal) Scarcelli of Niagara Falls, NY; nine grandchildren; Grant, Alex, Melody, Melissa, Bryn, Steven II, Joshua, Chelsea and Brandon, two great grandchildren Morgan and Aiden, his siblings Alcadia Alvarez, Lulu Alvarez, Margo Alvarez, Antonio Alvarez and Elba Alvarez all of San Juan, PR, several nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved pet dog Peepa.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 3 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. Duane R. Klizek officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 101, Buffalo, NY 14202.