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Russell Green Obituary

Green, Russell C., 84, of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of Jenkintown, PA passed away 3:30 PM, Saturday, June 13th at The Gardens in Margate, FL following a 3 yr. illness. Born July 18, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William & Louise Green. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce. Mr. Green served in the U.S. Army during WWII, Normandy, N. France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Mr. Green was employed at Standard Press Steel in Jenkintown, PA. After moving to Florida in 1973, was the co-owner of Greenway Moving & Storage, Inc. in Pompano Beach. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Russell (Charlene); grandson Russell III; granddaughters, Lindsay and Christal. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, June 24th at Calvary Chapel, 2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Ft. Lauderdale. Burial service will be held the following day, June 25th at 1:00 PM at the V.A. National Cemetery, 6501 State Rd. 7, Lake Worth.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jun. 21, 2009.

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Russell Green III

June 20, 2010

Pop-pop, Happy Fathers Day. Things just aren't the same; it is such a loss for all of us left here. Your carefree fun attitude lives on in those who you have influenced, and we thank you for that and thank you for all the other life lessons we have learned from your example.

Tara Gardner

June 20, 2010

Pop-pop Green, I feel so blessed to have gotten to meet and know you these last few years. I only wish I had the chance to meet you sooner. You were a wonderful grandfather and a good man. You are certainly missed.

Lindsay Green

June 20, 2010

Pop-Pop,
Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories. You are missed, but not forgotten. Today is our first Father's Day without you and your first with God :) You know you will thought about will bring many smiles. Love you!!

Russell Watkins

June 20, 2010

Pop-pop, You've been missed! The memories from the past few Thanksgivings and Christmas are grand and full of good times. It was a great honor to have gotten to meet and spend time with such a high spirited man.

AJ Ritrovato

June 19, 2010

Happy Father's Day Pop-pop. From what I hear, you sound like a good dad and an even better grandfather. Wish we had the opportunity to meet.

Christal Green

June 19, 2010

Pop-pop,

Your first Father's Day in heaven huh? How they treating you up there? Top notch I'm sure :) You're thought of often and we all you miss you very much. Thanks for all of the memories and for being such a great father to my Daddy and an excellent Grandfather to Lindsay, Russ and I. You're loved and missed tremendously. Enjoy your special day, Happy Father's Day. I love you always.

Jeanine Harley

June 17, 2010

I have great memories of all the fun I had with Uncle Russell during my visits to Florida - especially cruising down A1A with Uncle Russell and Grandpop Green.

Larry Daly

June 28, 2009

Uncle Russell,

You will always live in my heart and my prayers. My memories of you are treasures and I will cherish these memories forever.

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