Maj. Francis X. Green, Sr. USA (Ret.), 90, passed away on December 2, 2010 in Virginia Beach. Born April 15, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick and Marie Hart Green. In his distinguished Army career, Major Green served in the 87th Infantry Division under Gen. Patton during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Silver Star, the WW II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Medal with three battle stars, and the Combat Infantry Badge, with cluster. He retired from the US Army National Guard and Reserves in 1964. He was a member of the Church of the Ascension, Virginia Beach, a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and an avid baseball and basketball fan, following Philadelphia teams (especially the Phillies.)
He is survived by his wife, Marie T. Green; two sons, Francis X. Green and his wife, Elaine of Virginia Beach, and John Green of Buffalo Grove, IL; two daughters, Maureen Spamer and her husband, Don of Virginia Beach and Terri Weaver and her husband, Tom of Marlton, NJ; and grandchildren, Amy Green, Alicia Hedval and her husband, Erik, Donald Spamer, and TJ Weaver.
The family will receive friends at The Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at which time a funeral mass will be offered. Interment with full military honors will take place at Albert Horton Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery, Suffolk on Monday at 2:30 p.m.
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Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love does not forget what’s in the heart
Dear Terri,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sending strength & love your way!
Love,
Jenn
Terri & Family,
Your dad will always be with you in your hearts and your memories of him will comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Marie
Dear Friends,
Please accept our heart-felt condolences and sympathy for your loss. We understand what you are going through and hope peace will return to you all soon.
One of my (and my father’s) best memories is of the three of us enjoying John’s hot tub together in Chicago. Hope that our dads find each other and a enjoy good jacuzzi soak again!
Sincerely,
Anna, Irena, Taras, Natalia & Nick Hryniw
May the you find Peace at the time of your loss and God bless your family.
Our deepest sympathy in loss of our dear Uncle Frank. He will be sorely missed. We had been talking about coming down, but will still try to make the trip in the spring to see Aunt Dolly.
Love to all the family
I am so sorry. My heart is saddened. I will truly miss you Uncle Frank.
Terri, Tom, TJ and the entire Green Family, I was so sad to hear that such a wonderful man has left this earth. He is still with you and smiling down on you from heaven. You remain in my prayers during this difficult time. Love, Trish and Bill
Dolly, Maureen, & family,
Aunt Helen called to give me the sad news about Frank. You have my deepest sympathy, I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. I still have fond memories of the summers we spent in Philly visiting you and that small pool you had in the back yard that we put as many kids in as possibKle.
Love to you all.
Carol
Sorry about the loss of your dear love one. We have a wonderful hope in the near future when God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more.-Revelation 21:3&4