Obituary of Robert L. Green

GREEN Robert L. Age 75 of Elmira, NY. He was born March 20, 1939 in Elmira, son of the late Burnley and Elizabeth (Buhmann) Green and passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at home. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Richard Green and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine (Borden) Green; children and their families Robert S. Green and Dorothy Arbiter with their daughter Rachel of Oakton, VA, Kelley and Dan Eskesen with their son Bruce of Horseheads, Tracy and Melissa Green with their son Samuel of San Clemente, CA, Barry Green and Nadine Davis with their children Barry, Jr., Nicholas and Valerie of Denver, CO, Stephanie and Dr. Marsh Cuttino with their children Samuel, Elka and Grace of Richmond, VA; sister Joanna and Phil Ripley of Elmira; sister-in-law Bette Green of Van Etten along with several nieces and nephews. Bob graduated from Southside High School in 1957; received a Mechanical Engineering degree from Corning Community College and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Mansfield University. During high school, he was employed and managed Maple Lawn Dairy. He also worked at Hardinge Bros. and Conelec, then retired from the Elmira Heights School District as a Special Ed teacher in 2001 after 27 years. After retirement, he served as Ashland Town Justice for 12 years. He taught Sunday school for 20 years at the former Epworth United Methodist Church. He coached Little League baseball in Wellsburg for many years. He enjoyed reading, and collecting vintage cars. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, October 9th from 5 to 7 pm. His funeral and committal services will follow at 7 pm. Pastor Jack Deyo will officiate. Interment will take place in Fitzsimmons Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Bob through donations to the Bob Green Scholarship Fund, c/o Elmira Heights CSD District Office, 2083 College Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903