Greg Alan Burgner
10/13/1964 – 12/07/2025
Greg Burgner, 61, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort on December 7, 2025. Born with a competitive spirit and a warm heart, Greg spent his life dedicated to family, friendship, and the passions that brought him joy.
From the age of four through eighteen, Greg was a proud ball player at West Tampa Little League, where he formed lifelong memories and friendships. His talent and determination on the field led him to play for Jefferson High School, and he later became a member of the 1981 American Legion Post 248 team that went on to win the Championship American Legion World Series—an accomplishment he cherished throughout his life. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982.
Beyond baseball, Greg was a member of a band, No Quarter, where he played drums for many years. He was an avid Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan, cheering on his teams with unwavering enthusiasm season after season.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Carl Burgner; wife, Kathryn Burgner. He is survived by his son, Gregory Burgner and his wife Sarah; sisters, Lori Testino (Bob), Tina Myles (John); brother, Mark Burgner (Debra); nieces, Erika Olivero, Alexis Gargis and Jennifer Stovall (Chris); nephews, Rick Menendez, Matthew Burgner (Aleena) and Andrew Burgner (Georgina); several great nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A special thank you to Greg’s nurse, Kayla from CenterWell Home Health.
Greg will be remembered for his kindness, easy laugh, and the loyalty he showed to the people and community he loved. He leaves behind family and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.
Rest in Peace brother until we see one another again.
Sad you are no longer with us, but thankful you are no longer suffering. We are proud of the fight you fought brother. Glad we were able to talk and spend time together. Love you and we will see each other again some day 😢♥️😢
I arrived in Tampa in 73 and Greg and I became friends and school buddies right through Jr High we reconnected recently and it was like we’d never missed a beat except for Greg’s health had deteriorated but he’d grab his walker and attend my grandchildren’s baseball games for support and to give helpful hints !!
Looking forward to reconnecting again!!🙏😇❤️
My heart is crushed losing such a good friend and teammate. I’m so glad we reconnected. You will be missed by me for sure. Rest in peace my friend no more pain. Love you like a brother. Love Monster man
Our sincere condolences to all that loved Greg. May he rest in eternal peace.
Rest in Peace Greg – I am so glad we reconnected and shared a lot of great laughs. You were one of my dearest friends in high school and I will never forget all the fun times especially when Angel was around as well. You will be missed.
Rest in peace Greg🙏. Loved playing at Jefferson with you! You were a dam good baseball player and a heck of a drummer. But most of all you were a good friend.
Rest now in peace my brother. I know how much you suffered these last 6 months . I’m thankful that I got to be with you almost everyday trying to comfort you during your time of pain and sadness. You are now resting easy. Until I see you again. Forever in my heart ❤️