Douglas “Tony” Anthony Greene
There will be a service of Remembrance for (Douglas) Anthony Greene : Tony Greene” on October 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Union Congregational Church, Union, NH and a second service in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica in January 2019.
Tony Greene of Boston, formerly of Play Hermosa, Costa Rica, Taunton, MA and Milton Mills, NH. passed away on Sunday August 26, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.
His education was in New Hampshire and he is on the wall of special remembrances at Nute High School. He was a musician and played in a folk group before his honorable discharge from the Navy in Key West, FL. Tony played guitar at family functions and on holidays. He was in the leather tanning business which he learned from his father and a former employee. Tony later bought the business from his father and partner. Remaining in the leather business he started a tannery with partners in Brockton, MA; called Phoenix Tanning and Leather. As the CEO of the business he was loved and respected by the employees and he loved them right back. This was the success of the factory.
Tony was very interested in history and American Antiques. He and his wife restored a Circa 1760 house in Taunton, MA. and had a large Thanksgiving dinner annually. They also served on the Historic Commission in Taunton, MA the house was shown for the 350 year anniversary of Taunton.
He traveled extensively throughout Europe with his wife and attended leather shows for his company in Paris France.
He was an avid fisherman. Enjoyed taking out his fishing boat for the Nave people in Key West, FL while stationed there. He also took his children fishing at Moosehead Lake, Maine annually with his many fisherman friends.
He had a severe stroke in 2009 and retired to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. He did some volunteer work for the school students and the people of Costa Rica. He attended church outside under a grapefruit tree with Pastor Allen and his many friends.
He is survived by his wife (Catherine) Lynne Griffith Greene and his three daughters and one son. Molly Gremer Yaques of West Palm Beach, FL., Erin Docx of W. Palm Beach, FL., Becca Greene of Venice, CA, Maxwell Greene of Cambridge, MA., and two grandchildren Lila and Owen Docx. He also has three surviving sisters, Janice Long of Milton Mills, NH, Diane Rollins of Atlanta GA, Ellen O’Connor of Warren, RI.
The Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 2PM at Congregational Church in Union, NH followed by a reception at the former Grange Hall across from the church. Interment will be the following day, October 7th at 2pm at the Cemetery on Carleton Way in Milton Mills, NH. Please send flowers to the Congregation Church.
Guestbook Entries
Our friendship with Tony and Lynn began in Costa Rica. Our friendship turned into family time and we loved every second with them. Tony brightened up every space he was in. We loved our special times together watching the sunset in playa hermosa. We ended up copying tony and Lynn and gave each other a kiss when the sun went down.
Having Tony and Lynn in our lives was a blessing. Tony taught how to love life. We will miss him so much. God bless.
Lynn , Dianne and family our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this your time of sorrow. We will say our final goodbye to Tony under the grapefruit tree in Playa Hermosa.
Blessings to you and your family, Lynn, as you remember and celebrate the life of a truly loved guy! He will be missed by all who were touched by his words, care, and engaging smile. I look forward to the tribute we will have here in Costa Rica. May the promises of God bring you peace. Pastor Allen
Those of you who knew Tony well, know he is a kind & unassuming soul. the term gentleman fit him very well. He was a man every
one either liked or loved, it was a matter of how long you knew him. We met Tony a short time after his stroke,but meeting him you knew here was a man who only wanted to bring joy to those who came into his presence.
May the peace of God be with your family at this time.
Lynne, my deepest sympathy to you and all your family at this sad time.
Lynne and family I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. I had been trying to find you and saw Tony’s obituary but it was after his funeral. I will always remember all the years at your house and our working together. Tony was a wonderful person to everyone he met . Kind generous he loved his family and he was a devoted husband . I will miss him for a very long time and my life was made better for having know both of You. My prayers and love my dear friend. Love valerie
Memories of Tony and you from Amsterdam so long ago, and then again Brockton. Tony was one great man. His friendship for so many years was truly a blessing. RIP TONY
John passed away in 2014