Gregory “Greg” Rider, 68, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Holy Family Manor. Born on June 18, 1957, he was the son of the late Barbara A. (Benkovic) and William A. Rider III.

He was a graduate of Liberty HS, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He attended St. Joseph’s elementary school and was a former parishioner of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church until it closed in 2008, and was a parishioner of Holy Infancy parish in Bethlehem.

He worked at Victaulic for over 35 years, his last position as a machinist, and was a member of the Steelworkers Union. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He was a member of the Black Rock Hunting Club.

He loved and cherished his rescue dog, Sydney.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Christopher Rider and Andrew Rider; sisters, Paula Kydoniefs (Dimitri), Annamarie Lewis, Barbara Rider Eddleman (John Michael), and Beth Ann Flanagan (James); sister-in-law, Dana Rider; former wife, Patricia Rider; companion, Lori Lloyd; and his numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his brother, John W. Rider and brother-in-law, Thorbert Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem, Gregory Rider Memorial Fund, PO Box 1367, Bethlehem, PA 18016 or to Black Rock Hunting Club, C/O Jason Renninger, 512 American Legion Blvd., Pine Grove, PA 17963.

Condolences may be offered online at connellfuneral.com.