Richard A. Green

Richard A. Green obituary, Trenton, NJ

Richard A. Green

Richard Green Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Campbell Funeral Chapel - Trenton on Nov. 28, 2024.

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Richard Allen Green, with vibrant personality, was born on July 9, 1952, in Trenton, New Jersey to his loving parents, William and Georgie M. Green, he transitioned in his final journey from this world on November 24, 2024, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, New Jersey.
Born in Trenton, Richard grew up in North Trenton, and attended Trenton Central High School. He started a military career, but due to health reasons, he was unable to continue in the army. Later, he was employed as a car detailer by BMW in Princeton, New Jersey, CR Cregar & Sons Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey and Porsche and Audi of Princeton, New Jersey for many years. He then went on to become self-employed with his own detailing business. Within his business ownership, he even detailed the firetrucks within the City of Trenton and Hamilton.
Richard loved racing cars. He loved drag racing at Atco and Englishtown, New Jersey. His other past time was spending time with family members and friends. He was a person that lived life without regrets.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his grandparents, Victoria Broadus (Green) and Lonnie and Lennie Carmichael; brother, William Green; sister, Linda Pickens (Green) and best friends Kevin Molder, Keith Molder, Greg Atkinson and Bobby Bland.
Richard leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories to his twin daughters, Tasha Green and Latoya Green; beloved grandchildren, Na'zaya Gillom, Brazil Pickett; brother, Mark Green; niece, Tristian Holley; nephew, Jerome Pickens; great niece and nephew, Jurnee and Isiah Holley; special cousin, Lorrine Brooks and abundance of other family members (Green's, Carmichael's and Drake's) and friend, Darnell Bland.
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