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HONORING STEPHEN "STEVE" GREELEY

Crime & Justice

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On 2026-05-04, Representative William R. Keating (D-MA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING STEPHEN "STEVE" GREELEY" in the House. The speech addressed crime and justice.

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HONORING STEPHEN "STEVE" GREELEY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E415] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STEPHEN ``STEVE'' GREELEY ______ HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING of massachusetts in the house of representatives Monday, May 4, 2026 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of Stephen ``Steve'' Greeley. Born on December 30, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Tom and Dolly Greeley, Steve was raised as the third of six children in a lively and loving Irish-Catholic home on Westwood Road in Somerville. Steve often spoke fondly of his childhood and the Sisters of St. Catherine's who educated him, especially Sister Anacleta, whose name he chose at confirmation, a choice that brought laughter to his family for many years. Steve attended Matignon High School, where he made many lifelong friends, and spent his summers caddying at Belmont Country Club, which he viewed as one of his greatest learning experiences. Taking the advice to pursue a post-graduate year before college, Steve attended Phillips Exeter Academy, an experience he described as being one right out of a movie that also broadened his worldview and led him to the University of Pennsylvania. Wherever Steve went, he was able to make meaningful friendships and connect with people from all different backgrounds. This was no different at Penn, where Steve was elected President of the Class of 1975, just as he was at St. Catherine's and Matignon High School. Steve went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he could bike to class from his childhood home. During his time at Harvard, Steve met the love of his life and wife of nearly five decades, Jan Reilly, at the Casablanca in Harvard Square. Steve and Jan would later move to Scituate, where they raised their five kids, Steve Jr., Jack, Mike, Tommy, and Megan. Steve taught them to swim, sail, play tennis, and golf along the ``Irish Riviera'' at Hatherly Country Club and the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. Known as Coach Greeley to many, Steve dedicated himself to coaching his kids as well as thousands of young hockey players and served as a mentor far beyond the rink and field. Steve's professional career included more than 25 years practicing law with his partners on Franklin Street before leading the American Ireland Fund in Boston, where he revitalized the organization and strengthened ties to Ireland. In retirement, Steve faced Parkinson's disease with courage and unwavering support from Jan and his children. Above all, Steve enjoyed spending time with his growing family, including his 10 grandchildren, Reilly, Sloane, Nina, Caroline, Matthew, George, Seamus, Tommy, Harper, and Whit. Sadly, we lost Steve too soon at the age of 73 on March 24, 2026. Steve leaves behind a legacy defined by his commitment to his faith, service, leadership, and family. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Stephen Greeley, and I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his remarkable life and the enduring impact he had on his community and all those who were fortunate enough to know him. ____________________

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HONORING STEPHEN "STEVE" GREELEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E415] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STEPHEN ``STEVE'' GREELEY ______ HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING of massachusetts in the house of representatives Monday, May 4, 2026 Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of Stephen ``Steve'' Greeley. Born on December 30, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Tom and Dolly Greeley, Steve was raised as the third of six children in a lively and loving Irish-Catholic home on Westwood Road in Somerville. Steve often spoke fondly of his childhood and the Sisters of St. Catherine's who educated him, especially Sister Anacleta, whose name he chose at confirmation, a choice that brought laughter to his family for many years. Steve attended Matignon High School, where he made many lifelong friends, and spent his summers caddying at Belmont Country Club, which he viewed as one of his greatest learning experiences. Taking the advice to pursue a post-graduate year before college, Steve attended Phillips Exeter Academy, an experience he described as being one right out of a movie that also broadened his worldview and led him to the University of Pennsylvania. Wherever Steve went, he was able to make meaningful friendships and connect with people from all different backgrounds. This was no different at Penn, where Steve was elected President of the Class of 1975, just as he was at St. Catherine's and Matignon High School. Steve went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he could bike to class from his childhood home. During his time at Harvard, Steve met the love of his life and wife of nearly five decades, Jan Reilly, at the Casablanca in Harvard Square. Steve and Jan would later move to Scituate, where they raised their five kids, Steve Jr., Jack, Mike, Tommy, and Megan. Steve taught them to swim, sail, play tennis, and golf along the ``Irish Riviera'' at Hatherly Country Club and the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. Known as Coach Greeley to many, Steve dedicated himself to coaching his kids as well as thousands of young hockey players and served as a mentor far beyond the rink and field. Steve's professional career included more than 25 years practicing law with his partners on Franklin Street before leading the American Ireland Fund in Boston, where he revitalized the organization and strengthened ties to Ireland. In retirement, Steve faced Parkinson's disease with courage and unwavering support from Jan and his children. Above all, Steve enjoyed spending time with his growing family, including his 10 grandchildren, Reilly, Sloane, Nina, Caroline, Matthew, George, Seamus, Tommy, Harper, and Whit. Sadly, we lost Steve too soon at the age of 73 on March 24, 2026. Steve leaves behind a legacy defined by his commitment to his faith, service, leadership, and family. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Stephen Greeley, and I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his remarkable life and the enduring impact he had on his community and all those who were fortunate enough to know him. ____________________