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Dr. Richard P. Green "Rip"

Richard P. Green, (affectionately known as Rip) departed this life at age 79 on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Richard was born on November 30, 1944 to Emma Louise (Peterson) Green Wilson and Charles Green in Washington, DC.

Dr. Green graduated from Howard University with both a B.A. in Pharmacy in 1976 and an M.D. in Medicine in 1973. He did his residency in ObGyn and in 1978 opened his solo practice at the Washington Hospital Center. Richard dedicated his medical practice to maternal health and served in numerous administrative capacities with both ACOG and the WHC.

Richard is survived by his former wife, Karen McIver Green; his three children, Kimberly (Anderson), Remington and Ryan; brothers, Stephan and Corey Green; sisters, Antoinette Green and Cassandra Wilson. He will be missed and remembered by several nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.

Dr. Green will be interred at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD on January 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. There will be a small service for family and close friends.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Green

18 Entries

L. Jose Barnes

April 25, 2024

My greatest condolences.
Jose Barnes

Mrs, Joyce A. Green Benjamin

January 20, 2024

To: The Green Family:
So sorry to learn of the loss of my friend, Dr. Green.
I lived in Washington, D.C. years ago and Dr. Green delivered my second child, Bernadette Renee Benjamin at Washington Hospital Center in 1972.
What a joy it was to have him as my obgyn doctor.
May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you the strength to tunnel through the difficult days ahead.
Mrs. Joyce A. Benjamin Greenville, N.C. 252-413-0506 or 301-535-7435
Lived in Washington, D.C. 25 years and in Capitol Heights and Forrestville, Md. for 20 years.

Antoinette Green

January 16, 2024

I send my deepest sympathy with love . Antoinette Green.

Marcella Bell Coleman

January 12, 2024

"Rip" (as he was affectionately known) was a highly regarded classmate and President of the McKinley Tech class of 1962. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by memories and the love and support of family and friends.

Desiree Magney

January 11, 2024

Dr. Green was my doctor for many years. He saw me throughout college, law school, and then the through the birth of my two children years later. He was a rare doctor, spending as much time with each patient as they needed, always willing to answer questions and discuss options, always managing to be all the things you search for in a doctor - someone who listens and hears, someone friendly, someone who has a professional demeanor, and someone who is excellent in his or her field. Dr. Green excelled in all these qualities. His excellence shone the day my son was born in a rare emergency scenario and his compassion showed the day my daughter was born when the hospital's monitor I was hooked up to malfunctioned. I was a very lucky person to have known Dr. Green and to have been under his care for so many years. And I am glad he was the person who brought my children into this world. Rest in peace, Dr. Green. And to his family, thank you for sharing him with his patients. He spoke of his family often and when he did, he glowed.

Jean Bolan

January 11, 2024

I worked with Dr. Green at Washington Hospital Center from 1982-89 and then through ACOG activities and meetings in the next two decades. He was always fair and open-minded. He was a perfect person to have in a meeting on a controversial issue--he could treat both sides with courtesy and consideration. I liked him very much. He will be greatly missed.

Kellie Green

January 10, 2024

Uncle Richard,
You were amazing from start to finish. As you join your sister and my Mommie Carle E. Green you will be truly missed. As I look at this picture and all other pictures you look just like Granddad Charles E. Green. We will all miss you and we're highly blessed to have you for the time God allowed. With all my love your niece, Kellie Green.

Dr Melvin Williams

January 10, 2024

Richard(Rip) was a member of HU Med./73 and I was in HU Med./74. He and some of his class members had gone to China during my freshman year and brought back footage from their trip showing patients awake during surgery using acupuncture anesthesia which was quite impressive.
More importantly (Rip) delivered both of our sons into the world; Melvin Jr. & Christopher. Christine and I have always had the utmost respect for Dr. Green and we will always cherish the memories.
Dr Melvin and Mrs Christine Williams

Bruce Kleinman

January 9, 2024

I was a member of RIP's 1973 Howard Medical School class. RIP was our class president. Those were volatile times to say the least, both locally at the medical school and nationally. But RIP met the challenges. He was cool, calm and thoughtful. Equanimity under duress was his stock and trade. Everyone one of us in our class respected and admired RIP. I'll never forget him.

Glenn Waller, Denver, Colorado

January 9, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family of Richard "Rip" Green at this most difficult time. Rip was a dear friend who will be greatly missed by many whose lives he touched. He and I were on the same pledge line, the Defiant 27, when we were initiated into the Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Howard University on April 7, 1966. I was No. 26 and Rip was No. 27 and we shared many unique experiences together during that time. We were also varsity basketball teammates at Howard. Although we lived many miles apart, I have always considered Rip to be one of my dearest friends. Rest in Peace, my Brother, as you enter The Chapter Invisible.

Henry & Pat Sobel

January 9, 2024

As OB/GYN resident and L&D nurse all those years we ago we so fondly remember RIP as a great friend, mentor and colleague. Always so joyfully respectful of all he met, he proudly introduced "baby [last name here]" at every delivery, RIP Rip. Henry & Pat Sobel

Jackie Thornton

January 9, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

gary grimes

January 8, 2024

Thank you for being a friend, you´ll be remembered for an eternity

Tyrone Brown (TC)

January 8, 2024

Rest in Peace good brother.
It was so good to be with you and to share time together at Howard University.
I will always remember that early morning meeting that we had in front of the Kappa House when we became Scroller brothers together in February of 1966. It was the beginning of our journey to Kappa.
Yours in the Bond
TC

claudia Taubman

January 8, 2024

Way back, from 1982-1986, I was training to be an Ob-Gyn at the Washington Hospital Center. Dr Green was one of the private attending to take time to teach us. He was a superb teacher and doctor and I learned a lot from him. He was also a kind and good person. I hope, in my own career, I have honored him.

Robie Palmore Davis

January 8, 2024

Richard and I were classmates at McKinley Technical High School for the entire highschool experience. He and I were dance partners for many years at different gatherings. He so loved to dance! I enjoyed dancing with him, as he was an excellent partner. I will miss him. A real decent gentleman.

Dr. Lewis S. Wallace Jr.

January 7, 2024

Rest in Heavenly Peace my dear friend and classmate. You will be thoroughly missed.

COL Eugene J. Davis, USA (Ret)

January 7, 2024

Extending my deepest condolences to RIP´s family and friends.....may he Rest In Peace. RIP and I were teammates on HU varsity basketball team.

Gene

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