Joseph Green

March 20, 1910 - April 6, 2004

Joseph Green, 94, of 104 Hunter St., formerly of the Covenant Manor Apartments, died at 7:55 A.M. Sunday (April 4, 2004) in WCA Hospital. He was born March 20, 1910 in Starke, Fla., a son of Joseph and Mary Green. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe and China. Prior to retiring, he had been employed as a supervisor at Domineco Farms in Silver Creek, and in earlier years had worked for several moving companies. He was an active member of the Zion Tabernacle, where he served as a deacon, head usher, and pastoral advisor. A ministry he greatly enjoyed was sending out thousands of get-well, birthday, and all-occasion cards, which he continued until his illness. He was well known for his generosity and love toward children, handing out hundreds of bags of candy to children, especially the needy ones. His kindness and wisdom were received and appreciated by many for almost thirty years. Surviving are his friends, the Rev. Robert E. and June Reeves, with whom he made his home during his final illness; two daughters: Liz Mazonia of Erie, Pa. and Gloria Varown of Florida; several grandchildren; four sisters: Alice Desue, Betty Hudson, Rosa Small, and Emma Williams, all of Florida; and a brother, Lee J. Green of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie, a son, Joseph Green, Jr.; and by a brother, Allen Green. The funeral will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday in the Zion Tabernacle. The Rev. Robert E. Reeves, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 ? 8:00 P.M. today in the Zion Tabernacle, and for hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Zion Tabernacle Sunday School, 142 Foote Ave., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701