Gregory J. Yates age 56 of Stratford, passed away suddenly on Monday May 10, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Greg, a Heavy Equipment Operator for Mark IV Construction was born in Bridgeport to the late John P. and Mary Ellen (Strelecki) Yates and has been a life long area resident. He truly loved riding his HARLEY. Survivors include his beloved wife June Martinez Yates, his devoted children Jarred Yates of Stratford, Michael Yates and his wife Deirdre of Derby and Deborah Dermastja and her husband Martin of Stratford, a brother Thomas Yates and his wife Gail of Stratford, his mother-in-law Joan Martinez of Milford, several grandchildren and a niece. Friends may greet his family on Thursday May 13th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Funeral services and interment in St. Michael's Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to a charity of choice.