Gregory P Bialecki, a dedicated public servant and visionary in urban development, passed away unexpectedly at age 64 at his home in Newton, MA on November 14. Born in New Haven, CT, he was a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School. Greg met the love of his life and wife of over 40 years, Mary Herlihy, when they were both college freshmen living in Hurlbut.

Greg was a principal at Redgate, where he excelled in identifying transformative opportunities for urban redevelopment. His work at Redgate was the culmination of a career dedicated to improving communities and encouraging innovation, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity. He dedicated much of his professional life to public service as Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development under Governor Deval Patrick. In this role, he oversaw multiple state agencies and led initiatives that advanced the state's innovation economy, fostered affordable housing, and supported mixed-use developments centered on public transit. Greg also had a vision for the Boston Public Market, and he was proud to be instrumental in making that vision a reality. After graduating from law school, Greg practiced law in Boston at Hill & Barlow and DLA Piper, specializing in real estate law.

Outside of work, Greg loved spending time with his family. He brought his innovative spirit to his role as grandfather, creating and hosting Sunday Night Dinners, which gave him a regular opportunity to connect with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Herlihy; his children and their spouses Andrew Bialecki and Elizabeth Bialecki, Alison Bialecki and Walter Palmer, Tim Bialecki and Amanda Chuzi and Lindsay Bialecki; his beloved grandchildren Grace, Evan, Whitney, Lucy; his sister Carolyn Carroll and his large extended family.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you consider making a donation to One Mission https://onemission.org/ or Tech Foundry https://thetechfoundry.org , organizations that were close to his heart.