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Capt Joseph M. Greene, USN

  • February 13, 1922 - January 1, 2012
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“To Jack Greene and the Greene family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Take care. ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Maria Koutoufas - Lincoln, NE

“Sending sincere condolences to the Greene family. Joe, sue, Joe, mere, Catherine and all with deep love. ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Erin Sullivan Goddard & family

“Served on USS Corporal, SS-346 when Capt Green was Skipper in the late 1950's. A great Skipper; thinking about you and your family tonight Capt. Dave...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Dave Frame - Dayton, WA

“Served on Corporal from 3/58-9/60. A-1 skipper and a submariner through and through. He is in my prayers tonight. ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: William Reasner - PA

“Loving thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to all of you on Uncle Joe's passing. I remember many good times when you all visited Millville as we...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Barbara Haas Lee - Elk Grove, CA

“Joe and Sue, our deepest sympathy to you both and to your families. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know the next time you are back...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Pete & Kathye Smith - RI

“CONDOLENCES JOE,SUSAN, AND ALL THE FAMILY FROM THE AOH-NEWPORT AND THE MURPHYS,ALL TEN OF US. WE DO ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO NEWPORT. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: PATRICK F. MURPHY - NEWPORT, RI

“My sincerest sympathy to Captain Greene's family on his passing. Captain Greene was my Commanding Officer on the USS NEOSHO and provided a great...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Jon Lovette - Anaheim, CA

“Joe & Susan Sandy and I send our most sincere condolencies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Sandy&Bill Banks - Virginia Beach, VA

“Dear Cousins....so sorry to hear of your loss. Fondest memories come to mind of the visits in our childhood. Your mom and dad were very special...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Kathleen Terry - Millville, NJ

“Joe and the other family members: Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of CAPT Joe! He was my first Skipper and got me started on my...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: DAVID LUNDAHL - KITTY HAWK, NC

“Joe & Sue, Jill and I extend our deepest sympathies in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nick & Jill ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Nick Clark - Virginia Beach, VA

“Joe & Susan, Daisy, Jack and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Natalie Huppee ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Natalie & Jack Huppee - Naples, FL

“To Jack Greene and the extended Greene Family, may I have the honor of passing on my sincere sympathy to the entire family in the passing of Capt....Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Warren Cooke - Chesapeake, VA


Captain Joseph M. Greene (USN ret.), died of natural causes on January 1, 2012, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife, Kathleen Haas Greene, and his cherished youngest son, Kevin. Born in Millville, New Jersey on February 13, 1922, he was just the second town resident to earn admission to the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduating, he embarked on a much-decorated 30-year career, primarily in the submarine service. At sea he captained the USS Corporal (SS 346) and the USS Neosho (AO 143). He also served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Bushnell (AS 15). On shore, his commands included the Naval Training Center (Bainbridge MD), the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility (Portsmouth VA), and the Naval Ships Systems Command, Inactive Ships Division (Washington DC). Following retirement, he put his two master's degrees to work teaching military personnel for several years. An accomplished athlete, Capt. Greene excelled in basketball, baseball, and wrestling. He was a key part of the 1939-40 Millville High School basketball team which won the South Jersey Group III championship, an accomplishment so unique that the town honored him and his surviving teammates in a special awards ceremony some 65 years later. A devoted father, he managed to carve out time from his demanding Navy career to teach and coach his five sons on the baseball field and basketball court. The Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Antonio Spurs have never had a more loyal fan, and he was passionate about Navy and Notre Dame football. Capt. Greene is survived by sons, Joseph, Robert, John and Patrick; daughter-in-law, Susan; grandchildren, Meredith, Joe and Catherine; great-granddaughter, Ava; and too many friends and loved ones to list. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Gregory's Catholic Church Friday January 6, 2012 at 12 noon, followed by interment at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. An Irish wake will follow at the Greene house. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Capt. Greene's memory to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.