QUEENSBURY- David R. Greene, 69, of Queensbury, formerly of North Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
Born August 4, 1951 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Rollin and Marie (AuClaire) Greene and father of his late infant son, Daniel, and his wife, Nancy Greene.
David graduated in 1970 from Johnsburg Central School and attended two years of college. He retired from Curtis Lumber in Warrensburg as laborer but worked for many years in the lumber business as a grader.
David was a 25-year member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department and a 25-year level 3 critical care tech. for North Warren EMS. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Cortina Greene and her boyfriend, John and Cortina’s son, Odin; his daughter, Ashley Barber and her husband, Joseph; his son, Geoffrey Greene and his fiancé, Brenda, and Geoffrey’s daughter, Reagan. Also, he is survived by his ex-wife, Hazel Greene; his aunts, Dorothy Jurgens and Esther AuClaire; his brother, Ron and sister in law, Barbara; a niece, Kelly St Jean; a nephew, Michael Greene; and David’s faithful companion, his Yorkie, Sara.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the King, 685 Bay Rd., in Queensbury, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Inurnment will take place in the spring, at Pottersville Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his son, Daniel.
David’s family wishes to send a special thank you to the team at C.R. Wood Cancer Center at the Glens Falls Hospital for all their care.
It was a pleasure to get to know David. His love for the Lord and his family and friends was inspirational. I loved his quiet sense of humor. I pray for peace and comfort for his family.
My very good friend & Christine brother was part of our Battle Axe Men Bible study & pray team. His hummer, smile & inquiring mind will be always remembered. Paul
Dave,you will be missed you have been and always will be my best friend I will miss you.ride on in heaven brother
David is fondly remembered by me as one of my students at JCS.
So sorry to hear of his passing.
Dave was an excellent friend. Who will truly be missed. Will miss motorcycle rides with him. Rest in peace my brother
Sorry we can’t be there for the service, I was always hoping to ride motorcycles together, but I guess we’ll have to wait till I get to heaven too.
I will always remember all the good times we had fishing in Lake Placid with Pop (John Belline). I will miss your sweet smile and your gentle voice. I am so glad that you were apart of my life Dave. You were my mentor in my EMS career and will forever be grateful for pushing me to better myself. Thank you Dave.❤️
You will be sorely missed my friend…ride on in heaven…
Dave a great at friends at Solomon heights he always helped everybody he will be greatly missed by me Rest In Peace Dave your pain is over I will miss you so much see you again in heaven
David you will always be fondly remembered by me as my first and loving husband. We had some good times although short in time, we have a wonderful son together (Geoffrey). I will always be thankful for him Reagan will miss out in knowing her grandfather…. Rest in peace …you will be missed….
Ron,sorry to hear about Dave,will always remember our families and the memories we made on Elizabeth St.