Greg Celi – Founder, Celi Electric Lighting, Inc.

Greg Celi is a lifelong craftsman, entrepreneur, and community leader. Born in Brooklyn to Sicilian parents, Greg was raised with strong values of hard work, faith, and family. After attending Catholic school and Suffolk Community College, he began his career at Tele-Signal, supervising departments that built military-grade communications systems.

When manufacturing began shifting overseas, Greg saw an opportunity and launched his own business—Custom Electric of Long Island (C.E.L.I.)—later incorporated in 1978 as Celi Electric Lighting, Inc. Over time, the company grew into a family-run operation, now led by his two sons, Greg Jr. and David, and supported by a dedicated team of technicians.

Known for his quiet leadership,  generous spirit, and precision, Greg is not only a respected business owner but also a gifted athlete and artisan who contributes quietly but consistently to his community, and who—if you’re lucky enough to know him—leaves a lasting mark. He’s a man who leads by example, believes in doing things the right way, and treats everyone like family.