Robert J. Greene

Longs, SC

Robert J. ( Si ) Greene, 80, of Longs, SC passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on August 17, 2021 after an extended courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Judith Sortino Greene for 40 years. Bob was born in Waterbury, CT on October 21, 1940, the son of the late Anne ( Roche ) and John R. Greene. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from Crosby High school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. He was a devout Catholic, a communicant of the Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Loris. Bob worked as a tradesman for Chase Brass & Copper in Waterbury and was employed as a bartender at Dave & Kel's in Waterbury, Basils, and the Lily Lake Inn in Wolcott.

Besides his wife Judy, Bob is survived by his three brothers, John Greene and his wife Shirley of Wolcott, his twin brother William and his wife Mary of Woodbury, Edward Greene and his wife Denise of Longs, SC, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Lori Kvartek, her husband Peter, his grandchildren Jessica Miller, her husband Chris, Peter Kvartek, Zakary Magyar and a dear friend Karen Greene of Watertown. He was predeceased by his brother James Greene and his wife Joann (Galvin) of Saugus, CA, his stepsons Joseph and Todd Magyar, his grandson Joshua and his devoted canine companion Fenway.

Bob's family would like to express their appreciation for the care provided to him by Heartland Hospice.

At the family's request, there will be no calling hours. At Bob's request, he asks that you take a friend out to lunch. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lee Funeral Home in Little River, SC. A Mass of Remembrance will be held at a later date at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Loris, SC. A memorial mass for Bob will be held on October 16, 2021, at 12:10 pm at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 74 West Main Street in Waterbury, CT.

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