Obituary of Robert L. Greene

Robert L. "Bob" Greene, 65, of McGraw, passed away January 11, 2014 at the Crown Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 30, 1948 in Cortland the son of the late Elmer and Eleanor Gates Greene. Bob was a lifelong resident of the area living in Marathon from the early 1970's until 2004. He had lived in McGraw for the past 5 yrs. until going into the nursing home. He was employed at the JM Murray Center. Bob was an avid NY Yankee's fan and NASCAR fan, Dale Earnhardt Jr. being his favorite driver. Bob is survived by his wife Joan Greene of McGraw, daughters, Lisa (Cody) Mitchell of Marathon, Laurie Jones of Cortland, his sisters Lida (Fred) Smith of Cortland, Eleanor (Charles) Strough of Willet, four grandchildren Justin Contento, Kerri Jones, Cheyenne Mitchell, Austin Mitchell, along with several nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his brothers Bert, Elmer, and Gordon Greene. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4-5 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 with a memorial service to begin 5 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cortland SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com