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Born on May 7, 1939, in Newfoundland, Pa., Mr. Green moved to New Jersey in the early 1940s. He spent his early years between Newton and Newfoundland. A 1957 graduate of Newton High School, he went to work for United Telephone Co. in 1967 and retired from Sprint in 2004 after 37 years of service.
Mr. Green served the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife as a hunter safety instructor for 30 years and a deputy conservation officer for 20 years before retiring in 1995. He was a life member of the NRA, NAMC and the Law Enforcement Alliance of America. Other memberships included the New Jersey Association of Rifle and Pistol Club, the New Jersey Sportsmen's Federation, the New Jersey Conservation Officers' Association and the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers' Association. Mr. Green loved the outdoors and spent a lot of his life hunting and fishing. A member of the Master Gardeners of Sussex County, he was very active in Springfest at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, the Flower Show, Plant Sale at the Sussex County State Fair, and volunteered at the Sussex County Homestead as a Master Gardener. He was a former member of the Andover Township Environmental Commission.
The son of the late Elvin J. and Pauline (Wilson) Green, Mr. Green was also predeceased by his brother, Ronald Green, his sister-in-law, Rose, and a niece, Wendy. He is survived by his lifetime companion, Rosemarie Gutkowski; his son, Robert Green, of Vernon; his daughter, Barbara Green, of Vernon; and his granddaughters, Emily and Anneke. He is also survived by two brothers, Larry Green and wife, Nora, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Dave Green and wife, Joan, of Newton, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Interment will follow in Newton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Ave., Building B, Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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for Robert Green
AnnMarie Sciascia
December 10, 2015
Bob will be missed. He was such a great example of a good man. I only met him in 2009, when I purchased the home of his childhood. There should be more Bob's in the world.
Sierra
December 17, 2014
Beloveds, may the beautiful memories of Your loved one provide solace and strength during this difficult time. And may you find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise.
(Luke23:43)
John and Bette Vanderbush
December 16, 2014
Dear Dave and Joan -
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Bob. He was a very special man and everyone who was fortunate to have known him will always remember him for his good nature and sense of humor.
May you and his entire family be comforted by all the loving memories he has given to you throughout his life. He will be right there beside each of you in mind and in spirit for -
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
With our love and deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Ed Fransen
December 15, 2014
Bob and Barbara,
Please know I send my prayers and condolences at the passing of your Dad.
Been decades since I spoke or have seen you , however, life has its ways of reconnecting. Remembering days of life and friends.
Your Dad was always a hard working man and I always made sure a handshake and a small chat was shared when we would see each other in Newton.
May the good memories help you through your loss.
david Garth
December 14, 2014
Bob so sorry for your loss.
Larry Cole
December 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Robert was a good man. We used to work together for many years.
Bryan Treible
December 14, 2014
Rest in Peace old friend.
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