Maria E. Green

Maria Elena Rodriguez Green, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1957, in Havana, Cuba to the late Wilfredo and Mercedes Rodriguez. Maria grew up in Miami, Florida, where she attended Academy of the Assumption with many of her most cherished lifelong friends. After meeting the love of her life, Steve, Maria moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where she graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor's degree in art education. Following her passion for fashion, Maria went to work for the Cato Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she began a 34-year career as a Senior Buyer. During her distinguished career, Maria made countless trips to New York City, where she became a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. After her retirement, Maria and her husband, Steve, moved to Savannah, Georgia to live close to her daughter, son-in-law, and her three beautiful granddaughters.
Maria is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steve Green, daughter and son-in-law, Madison and Alex Salzillo, three granddaughters, Silia, Sadie, and Sarah, and her brother, Willie Rodriguez.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Tybee Island, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life will follow the service at the American Legion, located at 10 Veterans Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia.
Maria held many causes close to her heart, and in lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to her favorite charitable organization, P.A.C.K. (People of Action Caring for Kids), or to the Nancy B. Lewis Cancer Center, in appreciation of the excellent care that she received from all of the physicians and staff.
P.A.C.K.
4 Mall Terrace
Savannah, GA 31406 www.packsavannah.com
St. Joseph's/Candler Foundation
5356 Reynolds Street, Suite 400
Savannah, GA 31405 https://www.sjchs.org/foundations/donate/make-a-gift-now