Tony entered this world in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as part of a set of twins born to Dave and Renata Green. His brother occasionally reminded Tony that he was actually born second, to which Tony responded that his view during childbirth was particularly traumatic and likely scarred him for life.
Tony grew up in Sioux Falls with his two brothers and parents. Tony believed that the sacrifice his parents made to send him and his brothers to catholic schools was the foundation that enabled him to develop a solid education, sound value system, and open outlook on life as he matured into adulthood.
During the entirety of his life Tony fought to overcome significant health issues - nearly all related to a heart condition discovered soon after at birth - and that struggle helped mold Tony into a resilient, optimistic, and gregarious man. A series of critical open heart operations during his early years (before the advent of microscopic surgery) only made Tony stronger over time. His repeated success overcoming overwhelming odds stacked against him contributed to a sense of fearlessness in Tony. He was willing to accept risk. He did not shy away from challenges, and instead saw opportunity in circumstances where others saw only problems. And Tony always displayed an uncanny empathy for family and friends experiencing tough times. He could relate to others in a difficult spot and would be the first to respond and offer whatever support was needed. This unique combination of energy, optimism, empathy, and resiliency translated into a quiet confidence that no doubt influenced events such as classmates selecting Tony to be their Student Body President in high school.
Tony was an engaging and charismatic character. He found energy and satisfaction interacting with others. Not surprisingly, Tony made friends easily and he had many of them. He thoroughly enjoyed talking about his family and friends, folks he had just met, or stories of shenanigans with others. Tony’s personality was ideally suited for his love of theater. His passion for acting started at an early age and manifested itself in numerous community theater events throughout his adult life. Those skills also made Tony a particularly effective prankster, such as the time he took the entire family to brunch at a very exclusive resort in Texas by convincing the restaurant staff that he was a member of the private country club ... despite having no identification or other means of proof. He later told me his Club Sandwich was delicious, while I was just grateful we were not arrested.
After graduating from O’Gorman High School in 1981, Tony went on to South Dakota State University. But when he decided to start working full-time, Tony headed out west and never looked back. He initially started in California, but later moved to Las Vegas and adopted Nevada as home. For almost the past twenty years Tony lived in Dayton. Among his adult endeavors, Tony dabbled in everything from Hollywood to the renewable energy industry, but he was partially effective in real estate. Tony is probably best described as a jack of all trades while he grew in real estate related knowledge, experience, and expertise. He found his calling as a real estate broker - and absolutely loved working hand-in-hand with clients and employers in the local area and Las Vegas - but his projects and responsibilities also extended into Texas. Tony’s greatest satisfaction came from assisting those in need find quality and affordable housing for themselves and their loved ones. He found fulfillment witnessing the joy and pride of a family experiencing home ownership for the first time.
Tony’s outgoing personality was not just an advantage in the real estate arena - it was a feature attribute in his passion for life. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast who never missed a car show or passed up an opportunity to for a summer bike trip to Sturgis. Tony was also an avid skier who eagerly awaited each year’s season pass to Tahoe. And, of course, he was a dedicated and loyal Denver Broncos fan, who has likely visited every Bronco friendly sports bar between Minden and Mile High Stadium. Shocking to this day is the fact that Tony married a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader (Maureen Johnson), thereby proving for all time and beyond doubt that true love creates emotions even more powerful than the most bitter football rivalry. More than anything else, Tony Green was, is, and always will be the most incredible son, brother, uncle, husband and friend. We love him unconditionally, miss him terribly, and find comfort knowing that he is being cared for in God’s healing hands.
Tony was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents (Anthony and Margaret Kappenman) and by his universally beloved father (David Green). Tony is survived by the love of his life - his wife Maureen, and her son Zach, as well as two brothers (Toby and Tom) and his mother (Renata Green Vest).
A funeral service for Tony will be held at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church on Thursday, 7 November, at 6 pm. A reception at the church will immediately follow mass. All family and friends of Tony or his family are cordially invited to join us there. The address is:
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church
3 Melanie Drive
Dayton , NV 89403
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that anyone wishing to contribute consider a donation to Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. The mailing address is:
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church
PO Box 309
Dayton, NV 89403
Finally, the family is in the process of preparing an “Everlasting Memorial” to better capture Tony for posterity. Anyone having pictures, videos, or a memory / story they are willing to share, please do so here on this site.
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