Harold Richard Green

Green, Harold Richard “Greenie” age 87 of Elmira, NY passed away December 24th, 2015 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born in Elmira, NY on September 22nd, 1928; the son of the late Leslie and Caroline (Hoylt) Green. Surviving are his loving children: Terry (Angela) Balcolm of Florida, Sue (John) Noto of Elmira, Sheila Colegrove (Steven Harper) of Horseheads, Vicki (Gary) Bailey of Pine City; his grandchildren: Angela, Dalton, Carrie, Ashley, Brittany, Jayme, and Ryan; three great grandchildren: Adriana, Brayden, and Luke; and sister: Ethel Reich of Allentown, PA. In addition to his parents, Greenie is predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Catherine Green; son: William Green; and son in law: Geoff Colegrove. Greenie sold cars his whole life throughout the area, working for The Albee Dealership, Lyman D. Gridley, and VanBrunt Cadillac. He valued the wonderful customer base and many friends he made from selling automobiles. He was a dedicated employee who worked hard to please the customer. Greenie was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the Clarence Oliver Post #154 of the American Legion Elmira Heights, the Rex Field Post# 901 V.F.W., and Elmira Elks Lodge #62 of Elmira, NY. Greenie loved to entertain his many friends, and good Manhattan. Greenie greeted everyone with the brightest smile and the warmest handshake. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral services celebrating Greenie’s life will follow the calling hours at 8:00PM. Graveside services will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday morning at 10:00AM with full military honors accorded. Those wishing please make memorials in Harold Richard Green's name to the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 NY-352, Elmira, NY 14903. The family wishes a heartfelt thank you to the 4th Floor of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care provided to Greenie during his stay with them. Officers and members of the Elmira Elks Lodge #62 are asked to attend a service of remembrance for Harold Richard Green Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at 7:45PM at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Signed, Jeff Bailey, Exalted Ruler