Anthony Greene RIP

[Marie LaFreniere]

From Mary Beth Greene Nelson: Dad had a stroke at his favorite place on earth (Beaver Island) late Friday afternoon. He passed away peacefully this morning. Visitation will be held Friday 5-8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home and Saturday from 1-2 p.m at St. Simon's Church with funeral immediately following at 2:00 p.m.

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[Marie LaFreniere]

Anthony Greene, age 92, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 with his family by his side. Tony was born March 16, 1927 on the family farm on Beaver Island; one of ten children to Anthony and Mary (Boyle) Greene.
At a young age Tony left Beaver Island to enlist in the US Army and served his country in Okinawa Japan at the end of WWII. After his honorable discharge Tony returned to Michigan and attended Coyne Electrical Trade School in Chicago. Tony owned and operated Greene Electric in Ludington for 61 years from 1956 until 2017, and for the last 41 years worked alongside his son Dennis in the business. Tony married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty” Eick on June 22, 1957 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and raised five children together.
Tony was an active member of St. Simon Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus – 4th Degree, and the American Legion. He was also a member of Lincoln Hills Golf Club. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed spending time on both family farms, one on Beaver Island and the other on Conrad Road in Ludington. He also made multiple visits to Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ireland, where his ancestors emigrated from in the 1860’s.
Tony was a talented wood worker and stone worker. He worked on wood and stone projects for family and friends over the years. Tony enjoyed reading, his vegetable garden, and cutting wood. His strong work ethic continued until the day he died.
Tony will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Greene, his five children, Tom (Toni) Greene of Paducah, KY, Dennis (Joyce) Greene of Ludington, Mary Beth (Dave) Nelson of Ludington, Pat (Julie) Greene of Grand Rapids, and Dan (Yvonne) Greene of Scottville, his nine grandchildren, Erika, Rose, Tony, Sean, Brad, Michael, John, Amanda, and Meaghan, his three great grandchildren, Logan, Ryan, and Eloise, three sisters, Rose Connaghan, Lill Left, and Mary Margaret (Ed) Breden.
Besides his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brothers, Dan, Hubert, Russell, and Peter, and his sisters, Bernell and Frances.
A visitation will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. and Father Paul Milanowski presiding. Family will greet friends prior to the funeral starting at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Ludington Area Catholic School Education Foundation or the Beaver Island Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.

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[AMVETS POST 46]

What a real gentleman. Tony donated his time and materials for the flagpole lighting at the Veterans Park and was always interested in offering his help. Good man, he will be missed.

[AMVETS POST 46]

The flags at the Veterans Memorial will be a 1/2 staff in honor of our fellow veteran Anthony Green. They will remain at 1/2 staff thru Monday.

[Gillespie]

When my father died he was described by a man on the island as an "Everyman",which, I would say, means you are someone who people liked and had a good relationship with. Anthony always talked to me about my father, Jewell, getting him interested in the electrical game as a young man, 10 years younger than Jewell. Anthony, in all the years I knew him was nothing but genial. It seemed that nothing ever upset him although I'm sure I might be in error! Thing is, he was ALWAYS a gentleman in the 60 years I knew him and was always interested in what you were doing and NEVER bragged or enhanced a story or a thought. He was as straight up as they come. Sad, in this day and age there aren't more coming forward with that spirit. It's the times as he and I discussed. You can learn a lot from and old fella if you are willing to listen. I needed to do some three phase stuff and couldn't understand it. He said, "Sit down here a minute", I did and he explained it and even this punkin head sorted it out. He sent me parts and pieces to aid in the effort! No charge! When we went out to help tear down the old barn he wanted to save any usable beams, timbers. We weren't sure what would become of them but abided. Time ran out...... I wonder with the great kids they had, what will become of them? I'm sure something good will happen. Didn't know his dad, knew his mom, she used to winter where Johnny Jewell now lives. Nig's Lane got tough in the early 60's! Knew all the "kids" and loved them all! Peace Anthony, you surely earned it!