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Andrew Greene Obituary
He was a 7th Grade Honor Student at the Nicholas Ferri Middle School in Johnston. He was a lifelong Johnston resident. A member of the Central Congregational Church in Providence, member of the RI Fencing Academy, an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, he volunteered at the Johnston Library.
He loved all animals, especially his dog, Lilly.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Billy Greene of Johnston; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Carol Norberg of Barrington; paternal grandfather Gerald Greene of Providence; also, he leaves a large, loving family. He was the grandson of the late Emma (Fratus) Greene.
His funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., Providence. Burial will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Rd., Barrington. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the J. F. SKEFFINGTON Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Ave., Prov. In lieu of flowers, donations to Marion Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave., Johnston, RI 02919
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Greene
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Dori
March 8, 2025
Missing you so much. I love you Andy !
Auntie Dori
March 8, 2024
Andy never forget that infectious smile and personality in you. Always and remembered. I love you. Auntie Dori
Joan Townsed-Lake
March 9, 2023
Think of you often. Miss you!!!
Dori Greene
March 8, 2023
Missing you and that wonderful personality and all the joy you brought to everyone! I love you.
Auntie Carole
March 9, 2022
Andrew,
My favorite little pumpkin of them all! You are so much in my heart today and every day. This year has been a tough one for all of us with the loss of Edie and Jacob. Loss continues to teach us to focus on what matters most. Despite all of our family's losses we all in our own way continue to live of lives fully, honor your memory and find joy in those around us. Although brief your life was one well-lived! You continue to inspire all of to do what is right, no matter how hard. Love and miss you today and every day.
Auntie Karen & Uncle Mike.
March 8, 2022
Andy
Missing your beautiful face ,those sparkly eyes and gentle soul. We think of you all the time. You will never be forgotten. You live in our hearts. We love you so much. Missing you, your dad and papa Berg. With so much love.
Joan Townsend-Lake
March 8, 2022
Miss you very much!!!
Dori Greene
March 8, 2022
Missing those big blue eyes. Comfort knowing your with your dad. We love you so much!
Auntie Karen and Uncle Mike
October 14, 2021
Andy you are held in our hearts everyday. Never forgotten. We will Love you forever.
Dori greene
October 12, 2021
Andy you left a big hole in our hearts. There´s comfort knowing that your with your dad who loves you so much!
Karen Orefice
March 10, 2021
Andrew -
Always in our hearts. Never ever forgotten. Your bright blue eyes and smile are always remembered. Love you forever. You and your Dad would be so proud of your Mom & Billy. Love, Auntie Karen
Joan Townsend-Lake
March 9, 2021
Miss you Andrew!!!!
Dori greene
March 8, 2021
Missing you and your infectious smile. Never forgotten.
Karen Orefice
March 9, 2020
Andrew - Not a day goes by without a thought
of you. Hard to believe so many years have gone by. I hold you so close to my heart. I can still see your beautiful smile and sparkly eyes when I think of you. Your Dad & Papa Berg must be holding you tight. Love you soooo much!!! Auntie Karen & Uncle Mike.
Dori Greene
March 8, 2020
Andy missing you so much. You brought so much joy to my family. I know your happy being with dad.
Joan Townsend-lake
March 8, 2019
Sure do miss you and so many good memories
Karen Orefice
March 8, 2019
Andy,
We miss you and your dad everyday. Your memory is forever etched in our hearts. I can still see your beautiful face smiling and the sparkle in your eyes. We know that You, your dad and Papa Berg are all together now. You will always be remembered. Love you so much, Auntie Karen & Uncle Mike.
dori greene
November 27, 2016
thanksgiving is neverthe same without you and your dad.....thinking of you always and all the joy you brought to us... auntie dori
Joan Townsend-Lake
November 8, 2016
Miss You!!
November 7, 2016
holidays are very near...missing the laughter and joy you brought our family sadly missed...auntie dori
dori greene
October 29, 2016
andy holidays are not the same without you and dad....you were a joy to be around . miss you so much...auntie dori
Karen Orefice
March 9, 2015
Andy-
Miss you so much! You are always in my heart. I think of you and your dad all the time. Lots of love and kisses. Auntie Karen
October 11, 2014
happy b day miss you so much thinking of you all the time we talk all the time of all the good and happy times we all had and we miss you so much
October 9, 2014
Happy Birthday Andy
Karen Orefice
October 8, 2014
Andy, You are always in our hearts and on our minds. We miss you so very much. I have a beautiful picture of you etched in my mind with those beautiful sparkly eyes and that wonderful smile. We miss your dad too. Love you so much...Auntie Karen & Uncle Mike
March 8, 2014
Miss you Andy!!! Love Joan
Karen Orefice
March 7, 2014
Andy-
Always thinking of you...You are forever in my heart. Miss you and your dad so much! Lots of Love and Kisses from Auntie Karen
January 4, 2014
here it is 2014 another year has gone by....always thinking of you with your father in heaven....love you so much and miss you dearly....auntie dori
Auntie Carole Norberg
October 8, 2013
Andy not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you...and your dad. You will always be in my heart and I know you are always close by. Love you always and forever my pumpkin. Love always Auntie Carole
October 8, 2013
Think of you on your Birthday! Just miss you and your dad so much! Love, Auntie Karen & Uncle Mike
October 8, 2013
happy birthday Andrew we miss you!
October 7, 2013
Andy, Love you and miss you so much. You are in my heart forever. Love and kisses for you and your dad. Love, Auntie Karen
Kim Greene
May 6, 2011
My darling Andrew, Give daddy a birthday kiss for me. Oh How I wish I could be with the two of you, I miss you both so much. You and Billy are the best part of me. The pain and sorrow never leaves me, you both give me the will to go on. May you only know love, peace joy and happiness. Love you always, Mom
I hope you 2 are fishing in Heaven
Kim Greene
December 28, 2010
My Darling Andrew,
Merry Christmas I miss you more and more each day. I know Daddy is with you now please take good care of him. Your love will see me through this life. Tell Dadddy I miss and love him and I am tring to fill his shoes. May you only know peace, happiness and love. Love Mom
December 27, 2010
Happy new year!! Take care of your Dad, we miss you Take care of Bill for me also Love You!! Joan
December 25, 2010
hi andy merry christmas i miss you so much but now your with your dad forever.....you are the joy of everyones lives and we think of you everyday....love you and miss you soooooo much love auntie dori
Kim Greene
April 5, 2010
My Darling Andrew,
As the years go by I miss you more and more, all the things you should be doing and all the life you should be living. You are my heart and soul and I can not stand this life without you. I try to live my life so you will be proud of me. The girls will be better people because of you. I want to make a difference in their lives. The best part of you will always come out. for you are my heart and my soul, I will always honor you. They know you are their brother and we will always be together for all times. Life on earth is short but eternity is forever. I love you baby and I want you with me, I am not perfect but my love for you is.It is so hard to live without you but I carry you in my heart for all times. You and Billy have given me my greatest joy, I hope to include the girls in this. I am so sorry I could not save you. In my heart of hearts you were meant for better things. Your Mommy loves you more then life itself and I can not wait to hold you in my arms again. Please help Mommy find a way in this world without you. Mom
Rebecca Rasmussen
October 11, 2009
Happy Birthday Andrew.
I miss you so much; and wish you never left us. I think you you every night, and remember our time together. See you in the afterlife sweetheart.
Love,
Beck'ums
October 10, 2009
Happy Birthday!!! I think of you often!! Take care of Bill for me!!! Love you Joan Lake
Carole Norberg
October 8, 2009
Andy,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You brought our family so much love, joy and pride over the past 16 years. You will always be with us as our love for you has no bounds. Our love for you has given us the strength to go on, and welcome the addition of our two new little angels. Loving and missing you always and forever. Auntie Carole
Kim Greene
October 8, 2009
My Darling Andrew,
Happy Birthday, I miss you so much and I want you with me. I will always love you. You are my life and I try to live my life so you will be proud of me, I am so proud of you. May you only know peace, joy and happiness and be surrounded by love until I am with you again. You are the best! Your mommy loves you. Love Mom
Kim Greene
March 8, 2009
My Darling Andrew,
It has been 2 years since you passed away. You are in my first thoughts every morning and my last thoughts before I fall to sleep every night. I miss you more and more every day we are apart. I long to hold you in my arms and talk to you. You are so very loved and missed. You and Billy are my greatest gifts and I will always be thankfull for the time we had together, I wished it could have been much longer, you gave me so much love and joy that will have to last me a lifetime. God blessed me with two wonderful children and I will always be thankful for that. My love for you will always be a very special part of my life. You are so easy to love. When I think about that golden curly head todler you were it makes me laugh at all the crazy things you used to . You gave me so much joy. You will always be my baby. How I wish we could be together again, until we are united together know that your mother loves you and misses you, You are my knight in shinning armour and I love you. May you only know peace, love and joy. You are my angel my love and my life. I love you baby boy. Love Mom
Kim Greene
January 21, 2009
My Darling Andrew,
I know you are with Great Grandma (GG) now and I know you welcomed her into Heaven. I have a vision of our cousin Chris taking you by the hand to greet her, thank you for letting me be able to see and feel you in my heart and soul. As we say our good bye to GG my thoughts will be with you and I know you will be you will be there standing proudly with our family in Heaven. GG wil be bringing a present to you. The last thing I said to her was to tell my baby I love him and miss him. You are my Angel. May God wrap his loving arms around you and may you only know peace, love and joy. Your mommy loves you. Love Mom
Carole Norberg
November 9, 2008
Andy,
Our little guardian angel - what a busy week you have had! We know that you have been looking out for all of us, making sure the right things happen. We are so proud that the new library has passed, your Mom and family worked so hard to make that happen. Thanks for giving it the much needed push to pass. I also thank you for being with me when I needed you most this week. You continue to touch our hearts and souls from heaven. We are so grateful for all that you taught us while you were here:
* Your strong values, hard work and determination
* The kindness you showed others
* Your sense of humor, I can still hear your laugh
* Your wisdom beyond your years
* Your clear sense of right and wrong
* Your smile, your sparkling eyes-a chance to glimpse an angel on earth.
* Your love and commitment to your family.
* Your sense of truth and dignity.
* For always reminding us what matters most.
* And above all the strength to survive this...
I will forever be grateful for all that you are and how your love has transformed us. I hold you in my heart each and everyday. I will love you for always and forever. Auntie Carole
Carole Norberg
October 12, 2008
Andy,
As much as I miss you, I know in my heart that you are not truly gone. You are held in all our hearts, and the memories of you are as present in our lives as the breath we take. For having the opportunity to love you and to be loved by you has forever changed us. Those were I spoke of at your memorial service, but the meaning has played out in all our lives, in ways I never expected. You are and always will be a part of us, so we are all blessed. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to take an active part in your life, as it will provide me with memories that last a life time. I love you so much, my little pumpkin. I found a quote that captures what I now know...
"When you are sorrowful, look again in you heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight" by Kahlil Gibran. I will forever hold in my heart, you will always be a part of me. I love you and always will. Auntie Carole
Kim Greene
October 8, 2008
Happy Birthday my darling Andrew,
My love for you will never end, you are my strength to go on without you. I miss you and I love you with every once of my being. It is an honor to be your mother, for I will always be your mother and you will always be my baby. May you only know peace,love and joy. You have always given us these precious gifts. This I know, there are no words to express what is in my heart
only love. Oh , how I wish to be with you and feel your loving arms around me, I feel you in my heart and I know you will always be there. I know you are watching over your family and loving us always. Be good my baby and until we are together again know that you are loved. Being a mother has always been my greatest pride and joy, it is what I do best. Thank you for being my son,
"A mother holds a child's hand for a short while, but their hearts forever".
You are a part of me forever and always. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace.
Good night baby boy, I love you like a peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, bologna cheese and tuna and cheese sandwich. (I bet no other mother in the world said those words when tucking in her child for the night) but me and you have always had our own funny ways. We were always of one heart. Sweet dreams, your mommy loves you. Love Mom
merri
October 8, 2008
Andy you would of been 15 today. I miss your laugh, the way you made everyone feel so special and loved. There hasn't been a day that went by that I haven't thought of you. I really miss watching movies with you and playing yatzee, you were so good at that game. I remember when we played monopoly for hours and no one would ever win. I just miss u more than ever. I wish I could give you a hug and tell you I love you, but I know somehow you'll get my message. Keep watching over your family. I love you to pieces. oxxoo happy birthday kido i love u merri
Joan Lake
September 14, 2008
Andrew it is coming up on your birthday I think of you so often especially at this time of year with the ending of Baseball and the start of football. i miss both you and Bill. i hope you have had some time together. Do something with those Giants will you!! Love you Joan
Kim Greene
August 31, 2008
My Darling Andrew,
You would have been entering high school this past week, I hope Heaven has high school for you to attend. I know you would have been so proud to play football wearing your brother's number 79, as you dreamed of for so many years. I hope and pray you are playing football and are doing everything a high school student would do. I miss you more than I thought was humanly possible, you are always in my thoughts and heart. May all your heart's desires come true and be safe in the knowlege of your family's Love, for you are loved and missed.
Until we are together again we are united through are love. Be good my baby and wear your 79 proudly. Love you always Mom
Kim Greene
March 11, 2008
My Darling Andrew,
I cam still feel you with me, I want to reach out to touch you to hear your voice again. This past year has been so very painfull and lonely without you here. I miss you so very much. My arms ache with out you to hold. I keep you with me at all times you are my heart and soul. All I want is what I had before. Nothing will ever be the same again. The part of me where all my dreams and desires left with you that faithfull day. That part of me will always be with you, you are my world in death as in life. I miss you more than ever before. But, I trust in God to open a door and show me how to go on without you. To give me some hope and comfort too. For you were my life and I loved you so dear and it breaks my heart to not have you
near. But, life goes on and I will too. I just wish it wouldn't go on without you. Your smile has always been my sunshine and when I think of you that smile will fill my heart. I wish you joy, peace,happiness and love.
I pray to God every night that you feel our love. May you always follow rainbows and be secure in the love of your family. For you are loved and even death can not take that away. Until we are together again know we will always love you and miss you. Thank you for loving me. All my love,
Mom
Heather Parzuchowski
March 8, 2008
I have put off writing this for a year now. The thoughts of writing in it only made the absence of you more real but the time has come. I can remember so clearly the moment I heard you had left us to go on to the next world. My world stopped. I can remember the days before your funeral and listening to people talk about everyday things, I wanted to shake them. I wanted to ask them didn’t they know you had left us and the world was a sadder place because of it? The only thing that gave me any peace is the knowledge that you were too good for this world. Your life was too short but during your life time you knew the importance of enjoying the small moments that many of us rush through. Your smile lit up the room and gave us all something to smile about. Knowing you made all of us better people and reminded us to love stronger, forgive easier and cheer for the Red Sox. We miss you kiddo!
Kim Greene
December 28, 2007
To My Darling Andrew,
Merry Christmas my baby, I remember your First Christmas like it was yesterday. You wore a Santa Clause outfit Christmas Eve while visiting Nana and Papa Greene and when we came home I gave you a bath and put you in Santa Clause pajamas that Auntie Carole gave you. I had waited so long for you and felt so blessed to finally have you. On Christmas Day you wore a red velvet suit with white knee socks and you were the cutest baby I ever seen with those chubby little legs, Nana and Papa Berg house that year was filled with babies and I was so happy.A lot of Christmas's have come and gone since then and I have all the special memmories but my favorite ones are when you woke me up saying Mom it's Christmas! standing by my bed and looking so cute in your jammies and with so much excitement in your eyes and you waking up Billy and waiting on the steps until the coffee was brewed.When Christmas morning came this year and you were not there to wake me up it broke my heart as I laid in bed I pictured you through out the years and missing you so much and knowing that you were with me in a different way I can still feel your love. You gave me the strength to get out of bed and be with Billy for Christmas Morning because of your love for your family we were able to join together and be as one. You are forever in my heart and prayers.You are my light and Angel and I wish you only Peace,Love,Joy and Happiness, everything you gave to your family. Be well my baby and until we are reunited together in Heaven know that you are loved and missed you are our shinning star. I know the lights from your little Christmas Tree shined brightly on the clouds of Heaven I saw what you could see for one bright beautiful moment. I am happy that you have the images of everything your family does for you and I hope it brings you peace and I know you share it with Bryan.
I know you are happy about Brady. Billy's new puppy and I know you are watching out for your own dog Lilly. Why else would her blood work come out with bad news and redone and come out perfectly? I know you are the reason and I thank you. I will take good care of her, Remember the 1st time we saw her, chewing on your laces and how you laughed she was meant to be with us as you were meant to be
our Angel. God Bless you and keep you well. Love Mom
I miss you baby, I love you.
Sean Maymon
December 5, 2007
Dear, Andrew
Hi Andrew. I had fencing today and I thought of you when I had to do a flesh. I learned how to do a flesh from you.I never would have made it to the advanced class without you.
Love, Sean Maymon
Kim Greene
November 22, 2007
To our darling Andrew,
On our first Thanksgiving that you are in Heaven and we are here, we are not apart. I feel you with us and feel your love all around us. I give Thanks to God for all our Blessings, you and Billy have been our greatest Blessing. You both have given us more love,joy and happiness than words could ever be written. I know you can look into our hearts and souls and know you are there as all are hearts beat as one because we share God's greatest gift of all LOVE. It is an Honor and a Privilege to be loved by you. I give Thanks to God for the time we had together on this earth and will rejoice when we are all together again and I can wrap my arms around you and hold you tight. Until that time comes know that you are loved and
missed. You are my hero and everything I wished I could be, knowing and loving you made me a better person. You are truly a gift from God. May you always follow rainbows and soar with all the Angels for you will always be OUR ANGEL OUR SON OUR LIFE and OUR LOVE. I would never have missed the dance. Thank you for everything. May you only know peace,joy and love. You are and always will be our baby. You have changed the world and it is a better place because of you. May God Bless you and keep you well. With all our love Mom and Dad.
November 2, 2007
I was thinking about you today when I was walking to class. It seems like just yesterday that you me and Jarrod were playing in the pool at Nana Emma's house. I miss you and I love you.
Lauren
Rebecca Rasmussen
October 23, 2007
Dear Andrew,
Happy Belated birthday. you were so young when you left us all so long ago but it seems like yesturday you left us. Everyone misses you still during school. I can't walk past your old class room w/o thinking about how you used to make everyone smile. I still am wondering what happened to you to make you leave us at such a young age. But nobody has forgotten about you. I hope you are happy wherever you are or whatever life you have created. Good Bye, Becky R
merri
October 22, 2007
Andy I really miss you! I miss coming home from work and seeing you on your parents be watching a movie and eating jelly beans, then you would ask me how my life was and poke me in the same spot i my arm 100 times. I miss the avice you'd give me about school, my family etc, I really wish you were here to help me with my 6th graders, but I know everyday I'm in the classroom I feel closer to you. It's so hard to nderstand why you were taken from us nor may we eer know, I thank yu for coming to me in my deams to let me know your ok and that you miss and love your family dearly. You definately have a way of bringing your loved ones closer together. You should see your mom shes HOTTTT, she lost so much weight and shes been working so hard at the library. Happy belated 14th b-day, and thanks for letting me know your safe. Please continue to watch over us and know MERRI loves you always and forever! xoxxo
anonymous
October 9, 2007
Andrew, we wanted to take a few moments to thank you.
The night you passed on was overwhelming, along with the days, weeks, and months to follow. The courage of your parents and family is overwhelming. The celebration of your life is wonderful! You will never be forgotten and you are missed in all our hearts. Today we wanted to take a moment to thank you though. Although the family times are there, more can be. We have caught a few more nights of star gazing, more times to literally smell the flowers and we have explored. There are more times of sitting in quiet and chatting and laughing. We all can get tied up in work, chores, etc etc.. and your passing has been heavy on our hearts. It has shown us to stop, take that break, wait a few more hours or the next day for the next project.
There is not a day that goes by we do not think of you and the family. We love you all and though you are not here, you are kept alive in many many ways.
We love you.
Carole Norberg
October 8, 2007
Andrew,
Today we remember to day you were brought into the world. We all waited so long to meet you, but you came into this world at your own steady pace, just the way you lived your life. Once you were finally here, it was always so hard for me to leave and go back to school. However, whenever I returned you always would reach your arms out toward me, as if I hadn't left. Your mom and I would joke that it was because we looked so much alike. I always believed you could feel how special you were to me and that we shared a special bond. When your parents asked me to be your godmother, this only confirmed our special relationship. It gave me such great pleasure and pride to take part in your life. I have so many wondeful memories, that you are at the center. When I look back at the pictures taking of us during our many "traditions", I always see us posing in the same position; both my arms wrapped around you and often with you hands wrapped around mine. This is how I will always remember you, held closely to my heart. I have even woke from dreaming and found myself in the same position. I know one day, I will see you agin and imagine you with your arms reaching out toward me. Until that day, I promise to keep your memory alive and to take care of your family. You would be so proud of your mom, dad and brother, each keeping your memory alive in their own special way. Our love for you has brought our whole family closer, and we share a common commitment to keep your memory alive and to know you life made a difference. My little "Bubbie" know how much you were loved and cared for and how much pride we feel when we look back at you life. I love you and miss you. Love Always, Auntie Carole ("Tante Tarol")
Kim Greene
October 8, 2007
To My Darling Andrew,
You would have been 14 years old today. Happy Birthday baby.
On the day that you were born,the Heavens smiled and brightened our lives with a son. As the days gathered into years,new dreams and challenges rose on the horizon, and off you went to meet them, soaring on your newfound wings.
Life is unpredictible and ever-changing as the sky, but one thing is certain- there is nothing as high and deep and wide and unending as the love that arrived with you that first day. We will always take your love with us. May you only know peace,love and joy. Having a Son like you brings us so much Joy and Love. Until we are all together again, know that you are loved and missed, please feel all the love and be happy in God loving arms and in your family. You are our heart and soul. Thank you for loving us it has been our greatest gift. Be well my baby. Love and miss you.
Mom , Dad and Billy
Keep soaring it is what you were meant to do.
Kim Greene
September 14, 2007
Dear Andrew,
It has been 6 months since you left us for a better place. We have missed you more than words can ever tell. You are the light of our lives. Your spirit lives on in us and all that have loved you. I always believed you would grow up and change the world.You did not grow up but you have changed the world!!! The Mohr Library would not have been the same without you, you are Auntie Carole's and mine driving force. We met the Mayor because of you to talk about the Library. You are everywhere. You are my heart and soul. I miss you with all my heart. You are my greatest gift. May God bless you and give you eternal peace.Until we meet again, my love and soul are yours. I'm so happy to be your mother, you are a gift from God. You gave me so much joy the world will ever know. May you only know love,peace and joy. We will all be together again some day. Until that day comes please feel our love. You are so loved. Mom,Dad and Billy
The Jaffes
July 8, 2007
To the Norberg and Greene Family,
While the date to this entry may seem late, you have been in our thoughts daily since the morning of March 10 when we heard the tragic news. It has so shaken us as we have heard and watched Andy grow----through the stages with us. It was always with such great pride that Carole would keep us up to date on Andy's interests, activities and accomplishments. Jacob and Kayla loved sharing their stories of "Andy" get togethers--playing cards, games, skating and lots of laughs.
It is also with great admiration that we watch you pour your energys into making the library a true memorial to Andy's spirit and love of the library.
Andy truly was a warm, genuine and kindhearted person.
Our thoughts are with you and we will always think of Andy and share in your sorrow.
The Jaffes
Michelle Chappell
May 19, 2007
To Kim, Bill, and Billy
I am sorry that this is coming so late but, I just heard the unfortunate news. I am incredibly sorry for your loss. I am deeply saddened to hear about this news but I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Again, I am sorry and my thoughts will always be with you.
Merredith Rappoport
April 1, 2007
I know I already signed, but I had to write a little something else: You never think people have the power to change a person, but I've seen over the past three weeks that it can happen.I feel Andrew is definately watching over me, I've never wanted to do the right thing in my whole life, I guess a person can really touch your life in ways you never sought possible. I've given to charities I've overlooked in the past and I can't seem to lie or swear, in fact, the man at Tim Horton's gave me too much change back and instead of keeping it I made a donation to a very special person. Andrew thanks for being my little boyscout watching over me to make sure I do the right thing in life, because that was who you were, thanks for rubbing of on me ......I miss you more and more everyday. Thanks for being my butterfly in heaven...until the day I'll see you again. I love you. Love Merri oxoxox
Billy, Me, and Andrew stopping to take a picture before going on a Nemo ride.....Andrew thought I had coodies.........I miss u buddy oxoox
April 1, 2007
Billy, Andrew, Piglet and Big Bill (At the Cystal Palace) Such a Happy Memory
April 1, 2007
Kim and Andrew at Mama Melrose's Italian Ristorante........Perfect Picture of the Love they Shared
April 1, 2007
Meredith Galanis
March 26, 2007
To the Greene and Norberg Families,
I just wanted to let you know how deeply saddened I am about the loss of your Andy. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday during this very difficult time. I never met Andy, but I always felt like I knew him because Carole talked about him all the time. He is at the center of all of her favorite family memories, in every one of her special photographs, a part of who she is. She was so proud of him, his gentle, quiet spirit, his wonderful sense of humor, and his wise and thoughtful nature. At the services for Andy, it was extraordinary to see how many lives he touched. Though he was with us for a short time, what a beautiful diffenence his life made. While I know there are no words to ease the sorrow within your heart, I hope these messages will show you how many people are thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you peace.
Kimberly Smith
March 22, 2007
To Andy's family,
I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers your way and let you all know that I have been thinking of you. While I did not have an opportunity to meet Andy, I have heard many stories about him from Carole. They always brought a smile to my face. Andy was so fortunate to have such a wonderful, close family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. I will be thinking about you.
Anita Tasca
March 22, 2007
To the Greene family, I was terribly saddened to hear of the loss of Andrew. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Aunt Anita,
Patricia Valis
March 22, 2007
To the Greene family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Andrew. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Aunt Pat (Greene)
Debbie Abbruzzi
March 22, 2007
Kim: I spoke with your dental office this morning and heard the devasting news of the loss of your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing that your angel is with God. Sincerely, Debbie Abbruzzi
Lauren Rengigas
March 21, 2007
Dear Greene Family,
I was one of Andrew's friends from school. When I found out he died I was heart borken. I felt so sad because he was one of my close friends and I will never forget him. The kids at scholl will always remember how much of a good person he was and he will be in their hearts! For the parents and brother I know how hard it is to loose someone very very speacial. If this helps just think he's in a better place and no one can hurt him! I picture him as an angel!
I am very very sorry for your loss!
Anne Dolan
March 21, 2007
To all of Andy's family,
We never had the opportunity to meet Andy but feel like we knew him. Carole has always talked about Andy and what a great kid he was. A story about Andy could always make you smile!
We cannot imagine a loss as great as this and we are thinking of you everyday. Our prayers are with all of you and we hope that your wonderful memories of Andy will bring you comfort.
He will always be in our thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten. I know that he will watch over all of you now as you watched over him throughout his life.
With all our sympathy,
Anne and Bill Dolan
Domenic Della Torre
March 20, 2007
To the Greene Family
My deepest condolenceses go out to you and yours. i cant even imagine the pain you are goin tru, it was truelly a terrible lost of such a young life.
Rayna Ward
March 20, 2007
To The Greene Family,
I felt horrible hearing about such a terrible loss. I wanted to give you all my deepest sympathy, prayers, & hope for you all in the future! Andrew will never be forgotten. He was a great kid who came from an awesome family! My wishes go out to Mr. & Mrs. Greene and Billy (all your old friends are saying prayers for you Billy, we love you!)
March 19, 2007
I learned of your sons passing today and haven't stopped thinking of you and all your loved ones. I hope you believe in the power of prayer because it is coming at you from all directions..signed, a mom in Wakefield
marissa and sara laurino and desalvo
March 19, 2007
the Greene family .. Your son was wonderful and he is going to be missed by many =/ he was the nicest kid i could of ever met and he was always there for everyone .. even thought i did not now him as good as some other people did i new him enough to have a fit when i found out that day when i found out i realized that we have to appreicate life more and appreicaite your friends and family becaue anyone can go at any timee but i just wanted to say is that andrew is never ever going to be forgotten we love you and miss you kidd =[ rip andrew we love you soo much and we are never going to forget you
Andrew had the time of his life vacationing in Disney in January2007.
William and Kim Greene
March 19, 2007
To our darling Andrew,
We are connected, My child and I,by an invisible cord, not seen by the eye. It's not unlike the cord that connects us 'til birth and this cord can't be seen by any on Earth.
This cord does its work right from the start.It binds us together, attatched to my heart.I know that it's there, though no one can see,the invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord is hard to describe. It can't be destroyed, it can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord man could create, It withstands the test, can hold any weight.
And though you are gone, Though you are not here with me, the cord is still there but no one can see.
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore. But this cord is my lifeline, as never before.
I am thankful that God connects us this way, a mother and child--Death can't take it away!
We will love you always you are our heart and soul... and I promise you will see Mommy and Daddy again. Until that day you are in our hearts and we will carry you with us always as you carry us with you in Heaven. May God Bless you and keep you well. Thank-you for loving us.
Mom and Dad
Ken,Michelle,Kellsie,Kenny Jr. King
March 19, 2007
Aunt Kim, Unlce Bill, Billy
We cannot get you all out of our thoughts. You all are doing wonderful celebrating Andy's life and have touched so many of our hearts. Those who did not know Andy have been touched in so many ways with your expressions of love and courage. You are in our hearts and we are very sorry for your loss. May God continue to be with you all, as Andy will be every day. We love you!
Halloween 2005
Carole Norberg
March 19, 2007
“It Was a Wonderful Life”
Reflections on the Life of Andrew William Greene
This is the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. But as Andy taught us, doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest path to follow. In fact, Andy’s favorite quote was, “If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” So Andy, this is for you, baby, and for the family that you loved so much.
For those of us that knew Andy, who loved Andy, our lives will never be same. But we were blessed with the opportunity to share in his life, to be touched by his love. If you knew Andy, you know that he would be heartbroken to see his family so sad. The loss of Andy is the worst thing that our family has ever experienced, but he would want us to celebrate his life at this time. He would want us to do something good for the world, to make a difference. He was only 13 years old, but he had a wonderful life, a life full of love and family. Even Andy described it that way. A couple of years ago he wrote a school project about his life, which he appropriately titled, “It’s a wonderful life.”
Andy wasn’t an average 13-year old. He was an “old soul,” a smart, thoughtful and honest boy, driven by honor and dignity. In many ways, Andy’s values were reflective of an earlier, simpler time. He had such a strong sense of right and wrong, and he believed in following the rules and doing the right thing. These were the values instilled in him by his extraordinary parents. And everything in his life reflected these values, from his academic success to his hobbies to his love for his family.
Andy dreamed of being a judge when he grew up. He adamantly felt that judges in this country weren’t towing the line. He always said, “If you do the crime, you do the time.” He was even known to recite the federal law prohibiting copying DVDs when family members attempted to make illegal copies. Our family often called Andy the “hanging judge” because he saw things in black and white. He often let family members know that if they were to ever come to his courtroom, he would show no favoritism, “the laws the law!” But being a judge not only represented his strict moral code, but also his practical side. He figured he would be able to wear his sweatpants, his “comfy clothes” under his robe without anyone knowing.”
Despite his practical nature, Andy completely enjoyed the luxuries that his parents worked so hard to give him. His practicality didn’t come into play when shopping with his family for a 400-disc DVD changer, swimming in his pool, or wearing official team jerseys and hats. These things gave him great pleasure. He loved the home that he and his family created, and preferred to be there than anywhere else in the world.
Andy had a very strong sense of family. He loved his family so much. He was so lucky to have a mother like my sister, Kim. Though it sounds cliché, Andy’s best friend was his mother. She was meant to be his mother, lived her life to be his mother. Kim always called him her “shadow” because he was always with her. She was actively involved in every aspect of his life, including hours of helping him with school projects and their weekly dinner and movies.
Andy’s father has worked so hard to provide a good life for Andy and his family. Andy knew this. Andy loved to engage his father in conversations about the world. I know that his dad was so proud of how thoughtful, funny, and complex Andy’s thinking was. He was always saying, “Did I tell you what Andy said?”
He loved his big brother, Billy. When I asked Billy what his most favorite memories of his brother were, they were the everyday interactions, the long chats they would have. He mentioned a drive last week to pick up their mom from work, when they just talked and talked the whole way. Andy and Billy were a team. Andy was so proud of Billy when he went off to college. On his own, he saved all of Billy’s video games on a memory stick so that he would have them with him at school. Still, nothing made Andy happier than when Billy moved back home after completing school. Billy was a great big brother, always including Andy in everything he did.
Andy was a unique kid, “a deep thinker.” He was such a dedicated, hard-working student. Last year, he placed third in his school’s History Fair. He also liked participating in the Media club. Fencing was a true passion of his. The fact that this sport requires such strategy, dignity, and courage is so reflective of who Andy was. In addition, he was honored to be taking part in the academically talented classes. Recently, when his mom teasingly called him “a geek,” he quickly corrected her, “Mom, I’m not a geek, I’m a nerd. Geeks avoid the world, nerds rule the world!”
Andy had such a great sense of humor; he had a funny wisdom about the world, a dry wit that was beyond his years. And a contagious belly-laugh. Sometimes, he’d laugh so hard, he’d be rolling on the floor! You had to laugh with him, even if you didn’t know why you were laughing.
He had a tremendous sense of loyalty. He was a great fan of the Patriots and the Red Sox, especially his idol David Ortiz. Oh, but if a player left for another team, he was a traitor in Andy’s mind. He loved going to the Pawtucket Red Sox and sitting on the burmer. He’d get so mad at the kids who’d yell, “Throw me the ball, throw me the ball.” He felt that it was disrespectful to harass the players while they were doing their job. He’d say you’d never yell to Dr. Hanzel, his dentist, “throw me the instrument, throw me the instrument!”
Unlike many teenagers, Andy had such an appreciation for the friends and extended family that he loved so much. He enjoyed spending time with Nana, Papa, Pops, and all of his aunts and uncles and cousins in the Greene, Norberg and Fahey Family. He had a way of bridging generations. He could be just as comfortable interacting with a 4 year old as with a 90 year old. Vacations and holidays were always a time for family, food, and games. Andy loved games. He would take any opportunity to get his stack of games out and persuade someone to play, especially his favorite Monopoly. He had a collection of 15 different sets! As hard-working as he was, Andy really enjoyed going on vacation. Special trips included Salem, Savannah, New Hampshire, and Cape Cod. A recent family vacation to Disneyworld meant the world to him. I know that Kim and Bill were so glad that they able to take that trip with their boys. One of my favorite memories of Andy was during a vacation to the Berkshires when he was 2 years old. We discovered Andy with blue sugar all over his face. We followed the trail of blue to the bedroom and found that he had eaten almost an entire package of blue marshmallow “Peeps” that he’d taken from my bag. When asked, he just replied, “me no eat no peeps.”
In closing, it was Andy’s love and dedication to the library as a teen advisor and volunteer, that we ask that donations be made in his name to the Friends of The Mohr Public Library. We know he would have been so proud to have made these contributions possible.
It was an honor and a privilege to be your aunt and godmother, and I will forever be changed for the better having been able to share in your life. I will always love you.
Auntie Carole
Merredith Rappoport
March 18, 2007
My Dearest Andrew,
Where do I begin, I feel so sad words can not explain. I miss you so much, how is it you were just sitting across the table from me, making jokes and talking about life and now your gone. God really does work in mysterious ways, and I wish I could come to terms with the saying, "GOD HAD A BETTER PLAN FOR YOU AND IT WAS YOUR TIME" because you were in your prime......only 13. You really meant more to me then you could imagine. You always cheered me up when I was sad and always had the best laugh it was contagious. I miss coming upstairs seeing you and your mom eating jelly beans telling me to be quite because survivor was on, or I'm going to miss you taking Lilly out of my hands so she won't pee on me. I'm going to miss playing Monopoly and watching movies with you especially when u sat in between me and billy stealing the popcorn. Im going to miss not being able to go to Disney with you again, thanks for going on the peter pan ride with me when everyone else thought it was silly. Thanks for being the best brother to billy, I know you looked up to him so much, you always wanted to dress like him or play games with him, or especially when you found a good discovery channel fact you were the first to tell him. Your mom is really sad, you were her baby, her everything, so much of her time was with you, she ws the best mother and is surely a symbol of courage and strength in my eyes. Your dad really misses you too, he was the best dad always working so hard to get you everything you hoped and dreamed of, he oved when you gave him hugs and watched movies with him. Lilly misses you too, her sad face wants you to come home to us. I wish I could find a way to move on, but I really just want this nightmare to be over. I will miss how you were always so quick to tell a Merri story about the "calculator" or saying Billy she only got you "chocolates" for Valentine's Day. You were a great kid, you new more state capitals then me and i'm going to be a teacher uy vey! Your family really misses you, and I wish and dream everyday that there is a way you can come back to us to ease the pain. You treated me better than my own brother at times and I thank you for that, I love how you always saw good in people, I know your up there free as a butterfly, but I have to be selfish and say I wish you were here with me. Your parents and brother are being imensely strong because they know you've wanted us to celebrate your life and not morn it. You'd be so proud, your dad even gave me a big hug and a kiss..aw. I love your family. I feel in all this sadness and tradegy,everyone stopped and paused and your family came together. Please watch over us, I know you will, and someday somewhere will all be together again. You were my lil' romeo, my buddy, my 3rd brother, you'll never be forgotten......I'll love you forever and ever.
Love Merredith A.K.A MARRI ooxoxo }}I{{
ANGELA AND RONNIE
March 17, 2007
BILL AND FAMILY,
RONNIE AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. WE WORK WITH BILL AND HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TRAGEDY.YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.GOD BLESS
Joshua Ribezzo
March 17, 2007
Dear Greene family:
I just want you to know that Andrew was a great friend and mostly a great person. I attended both wake and funeral and realized how much family really meant to him. We always talked about the REd Soxs and Patriots and even though the Patriots lost this year, he always said there will be another year, with a big smile. Even though, I won't see him any more at school, he always be in my heart. I pray deeply for him and for your family in these difficult times. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joshua Ribezzo, Johnston
Dana Terpening
March 16, 2007
Billy and family,
You and Andrew are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alaina Ross
March 16, 2007
Dear Greene Family,
I went to school with Andrew last year. He was one of the best people I have ever met in my life. He always knew how to make us smile. Andrew will always be remembered and never forgotten. I am so sorry for the sad loss of Andrew.
R. Diana Porter
March 16, 2007
Bill, Kim, and Billy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Andy. I pray that your deep heartache will be comforted in time. I hope that you can gain some comfort from the scriptures.
Psalms 68:20
John 5:28,29
Kim, you are in my thoughts and prayers often in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Diana
Renee Walton
March 16, 2007
Dear Green family, I attended your sons funeral today and my heart breaks for all of you and your extended family. My daughter Shaina attends Ferri School. She is in the 8th grade and knew your son. I wanted to tell you from a mother to mother, the poem that you read today in the church, about a mother and child and the invisable cord that bonds them was SO MOVING!! I cried for you and your son and it also showed me as a mother how close the two of you were and always will be.. Even though i never met Andy personally, i want you to know that he was truely loved and seeing that today showed everyone there how special he is.God Bless you and your family.. you will be in our thoughts and prayers...
Jennifer Rummel
March 16, 2007
To the Greene family,
I used to work at the library in Johnston. Andrew and I chatted whenever he came in, which was often. He was thoughtful, caring, and just really nice. He helped out quite frequently. Andrew was one of my favorite people to see come into the library. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during the difficult time.
Christi Noury
March 16, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
To the Greene Family,
Andrew was a friend to my son Joey, they have known each other since Grainteville. Andrew was a very kind and polite child. He always had a smile on his face. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prays go out to you and your family.
Frank Genereux
March 16, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Roland St.Vincent
March 16, 2007
Our Heart's go out to you.
You have our Love and prayer's.
Roland & Carolyn
Lauren Greene
March 16, 2007
Some people come into your life
Leave a footprint on your heart
And change your life forever.
If love could look in the mirror
It would see Andy
Judy Huling-Cadieux
March 15, 2007
Kear Aunt Carol, Uncle Kenny, Kim and family,
Words don't even start to express the depth and sorrow I felt when I learned that your sweet boy passed away. My heart stopped, and I was transported back to August, when I last saw you all. I wish that this was just a bad dream, and we all could wake up. But sadly, it isn't.
Why this happened, we may never know. I took great comfort, when Chris went home, knowing that their are no surprises for God. He knew, even before Andrew was created, everything that was going to happen. Even this. Trust that God does love you all, hang on to His Hand. Jesus said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you. I will be with you till the end of the age" Jesus is with you all right now. Lean on him. Your heart is broken, and will never truly heal...please take comfort, you will SEE Andrew again.
Try and remember the joy having Andrew in your life, remember the day he was born, and holding him in your arms. Remember the funny things he did and said. Hold on to those times. He is up in Heaven with his cousin Chris. He isn't alone, and he loves you very much.
I wish I could be up there with you,
please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I'm a big Christian music fan, and I'd like to suggest some awesome songs that helped me when Chris passed away. "I can only imagine" and "Homesick"---"I close my eyes, and I see your face, if home's where your heart is, then I'm out of place. I've never been more homesick
now."
Those are just a few words from the song, but if you'd like a copy, I'll burn one for you.
I love you all so much, I pray that God will give you peace, and will touch you all, as you go through this very painful time. Again, hold on to Jesus's hand. Love and God bless. My prayers are with you all.
Debbie Pitocco
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
debbie pitocco
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alexia Grosso
March 15, 2007
I am so sorry for all that you guys are going through! This loss was hard on me and my class mates I can't even imagine how it must be on you (his family)... Andrew was the BEST person i had ever meet, he was always loving caring, and when he walked into a room, it would light up with joy...and not once would he ever have anything but a smile on his face.. he would always stick up for me, and I would always return the favor... He was one of my close friends, we meet last year in 6th grade at N.A. Ferri Middle School, and I just wished we could of got more time together, there was still a lot more for me to learn about Andrew, but for the kid i new him for, all i can say is " I wish you were still here with us today" and that is from all the students on 7-Blue, from Ferri.... the last thing I have to say, is we will always miss and love you.. you are still a huge part of our lives!!!
[and to Mr. and Mrs. Greene, all my prayers go out to you and your family]
Jimmy Greene
March 15, 2007
To Uncle Bill, Aunt Kim and Billy,
Lauri, the kids and I send our deepest, heart felt sympathies for the loss of Andrew and the unimaginable anguish that you must be enduring. We only wish that we could be there for you in person. It is apparent from the entries in this guest book that Andrew touched many lives and was an exceptional young man. We hope to see you very soon.
Love Jimmy
The Oliveira Family
March 15, 2007
There are no words that anyone can say that can possibly ease your pain, to loose a child is something no one should have to go through. My son also attends Ferri, he did not know Andrew, but they did have mutual friends. Our family is praying for you and you are in our thoughts. God Bless
Carol Frey
March 15, 2007
To The Greene Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.I don't know your children but I work with Bill at Lincoln. I can't even image the pain your in but look to god for strength everyday he will help you. From the guest book alot of people knew him and now you have an angel watching over you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
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