Grégory Gochtovtt

Grégory Gochtovtt, 51, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from Glioblastoma Multiforme at the PowerBack Rehabilitation Center in Exton, PA.  Born in Neuilly-sur Seine, France, he was the son of the late Michel and Christiane Gochtovtt (née Argeliès) .

He is survived by his siblings, Alexander Gochtovtt (wife Melissa Delaney and children Sophie, Isabelle and Luc); Annabel Gochtovtt (fiancé Stephen Mongelli and children Olivia (Sachi) and Anna); and Tessa Gochtovtt-Stine (wife Laura Gochtovtt-Stine and children Fiona and Cyd).

Grégory graduated from Indiana University (Bloomington) with a BA in English. He proudly served four tours in the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Sergeant for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned several medals including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and NATO Medal, among others.

Grégory was a multi-talented artist: a prolific writer, poet, and gifted musician. His natural musical talent was evident early on during his violin and piano lessons, which he took as a young boy in France. He went on to learn to play the trumpet, clarinet and guitar in high school, and then taught himself to play the Native American flute, the Zurna and many different styles of drums. He was proficient in Bongo, Conga, Djembe and Doumbek drumming. His musical skills and charming personality made him a delight to have as company around any bonfire. He always had an instrument in tow for entertainment. His heritage, combined with his military travels overseas, instilled in him an unquenchable curiosity and admiration for different cultures and their unique music.

In addition to being a friend to many, due to his selfless, gregarious nature, Grégory was also the best, funnest uncle to his nieces and nephew. A kid at heart, he was always willing and eager to join in their games and instigate tomfoolery to make them laugh. He was known to
spend his last pennies to give them the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.

In his own words, he was “just a French guy, trying to make his mark on the world.” He succeeded.

He worked as an administrative assistant at DaVita, Inc. in Malvern, PA.  He attended St. Elizabeth Church in Chester Springs, PA and the Living Faith World Outreach Center in West Chester, PA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 100 St. Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs, PA. Viewing and visitation will precede at the church from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing
National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be directed, in his memory, to the American Brain Tumor Association.
https://www.abta.org/

Arrangements by Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com