Robert T. Greene

Robert T. Greene, 62, of Portersville Rd. Ellwood City (Perry Twp.) died on Friday, March 12, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown Ohio following a lengthy illness.

Born July 6, 1947 in Spangler, PA, he was the son of the late Francis Clyde and Ethel Jean Miller Greene. Robert was a devoted husband, loving father, amazing brother and an active community member. A 1966 graduate of Riverside High School, he served in the US Army for 15 years and then worked at B &W until 1980 when he became disabled as a result of a diving accident. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department, a former PA State Deputy Game Commissioner and member and 3 year Post Commander of the American Legion Post #157. He also volunteered as a Kettle Ringer for the Salvation Army.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Susan King Greene, whom he married September 6, 1968, three children; Mary Jean Greene, Thomas D. Greene, Joan M. (David) Schilling, two sisters, Judy (Stan) Strohecker and Denise Bollinger, brother, James Greene and four grandchildren; Mark Greene and his fiancé, Elena May Phillips, Christopher Greene, Katie Schilling and Rachael Schilling, all of Ellwood City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Ellen Greene.

Visiting hours will be held from 7-9, Monday, March 15 and from 2-4 and 7-9, Tuesday, March 16 at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Redeemer Church on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.

 

In Loving Memory

My sweet loving Daddy,

It is so hard to do this with out you. I dream of you every night even if it is just for a second. I had so many things I wanted to say to you. I just wanted to hear you say you loved me just one more time. Seeing you say it and knowing that you do love me was just not enough. I know that one day I will again hear that you love me.

I wore your socks and shoes to your funeral. I told everyone that they were yours too. It felt nice to be able to wear something of yours. I liked the idea that finally your shoes were being worn and walking around, like I know your walking around in Heaven.

I am taking care of mom, I know that you knew that I would and I will honor that wish for you. I can't promise that I won't get short and snippy with her, but I am trying really hard. She is making me crazy with the sleep all day and up all night thing. giggles. But I'm not yelling at her about it.

My sister and I have cried every day for you. This is just so hard. You taught us so much in our lives, too many things to mention, but as we had said in the church for your mass, the most important thing you taught us was love. But Daddy, you did not teach us how to let you go. It hurts to do that, let you go.

I love you Daddy with all of my heart and soul. Tell Grandma Jean and Grandma Davis and all of our loved ones in Heaven that have surrounded you that we love you and keep you safe and happy til we see you come get us and that we love them too.

I love you Daddy forever and a day.
love, the "good daughter"
Mary Jean

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