Greatly loved dad and friend to many, Jeff passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 10/31/21 from a heart attack. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Barbara Green, and his niece, Kelly Howie. He is survived by his sons, Justin Green and Alex Green, and their mother Michelle Cooley, his sisters, Judy (Larry) Howie and Karen (Anthony) Huff, and niece, Kristin (Christopher) Greeley, niece, Emilia Huff & nephew, Vincent Huff.
Originally from Derby NY, Jeff graduated from Lakeshore Central in 1981, and then from SUNY Brockport in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Marketing. After working in commercial real estate, he made a career as an insurance broker selling auto, home & business insurance.
Jeff raised his family in Fairport NY, during which time he enjoyed several years as his boys’ soccer coach. He was a loving and caring father to his two sons and was a friend to anyone who met him. In his free time, he loved golfing with his friends. He was a faithful Buffalo Bills fan – and was the author of the infamous “Kelly Is God” sign, made for Jim Kelly’s first game with the Bills in 1986, which was featured in Sports Illustrated and was interviewed for Jim Kelly A Football Life.
Calling Hours will be held Thursday, November 4, from 4-7pm, at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt Location, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Fairport NY 14450.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 5, 11am, at the White Haven Memorial Park All Seasons Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff’s memory may be made to the Rochester City Soccer League or the Villa of Hope. https://www.villaofhope.org/donate/ & https://www.rochestercitysoccerleague.org/donate
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21 responses to “Green, Jeffrey J.”
What terrible news. Love Jeff and he was such a nice and caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Jeff. He was a great guy – he helped our family for many, many years with all of our insurance needs. Always there for us, with a smile and just the most upbeat attitude. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Sarah and Tony Leone
I knew Jeff when he was a Resident Assistant at SUNY Brockport…..very funny guy, always with a smile on his face that often made me think of what could he possibly be up to!
So sorry to hear of his sudden passing. My sympathies to his family.
I am so terribly shocked and so very, very sad to hear that Jeff has left us. He would do anything and everything for our business insurance and personal insurance as well. Over the years I have worked with so many different people in all types of industries and Jeff was just the very best, so accommodating, so kind, so happy to have known him.
To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forgot Jeff Green!!!
Jeff was my insurance agent and brother-in-law but mostly, he was my friend. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He would go out of his way to make everyone around him feel comfortable. He was both funny and calming and loved to tell a story. He was generous. He was sweet. He was a loving father. My heart breaks for his sons Justin and Alex. They made him very proud and I am sorry he will not be here for the milestones of their lives. I will miss him very much.
Jeff’s loss is felt hardest to those closest to him, his family. All I ever saw of Jeff is what a great, genuine person he was
Always smiling, laughing and helping .He is missed.
The first time I met Jeff was on Thanksgiving Day, 2012, when he picked me up with his family to go to the Webster Turkey Trot. He was so kind and welcoming and he made me laugh. The last time I saw Jeff was a week before he passed. We were out to dinner with he and his son, Alex,. I invited him out, but he insisted on paying. His kindness of heart continued to welcome me. Rest easy Jeff, and know that you are so very missed.
Jeff was my friend as well as my brother-in-law. We will miss him dearly. Alex and Justin, our heart breaks for you two. So many good memories of time spent in ADK and many holidays. I love his enthusiasm at Christmas time and his smile. Peace.
We are all sad at losing Jeff. He was a founder and an important part of “The Hackmasters” for 20+ years. Always a hello a smile and the patience that is necessary to be a Hackmaster. Jefff, we’ll dearly miss you!
I am so sorry to hear this news. I started working for your dad doing telemarketing when he was first starting out as an insurance sales person. I have remained friends with him and he has been my insurance agent for 27 years. My prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time. I will miss Jeff!
Jeff was taken too soon. I will always remember your kind smile and silly jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and friends.. May God bless your boys,Justin and Alex. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Jeff was a great Dad of 2 wonderful young men. He was a good decent man who people enjoyed and he enjoyed others. I hoped and thought he would be in our lives for many years enjoying the shared family functions and accomplishments of the family and family members to come. Its incredibly sad he has left us so early.
I use to see him at Wegmans in the
Morning picking up his fruit
I just saw him 2 days before his passed
Such a tragic loss. I was so proud to have him as my cousin.He will truly be missed.We always looked forward too seeing each other when he made his trips to Eden.Our thoughts and sympathies are with you all at this very difficult time.
Jeff and I grew up together on Wayne Drive. He lived across the street from me. We always had fun playing together, swimming, playing basketball ?, baseball ⚾ and just all around having fun. Jeff loved sports. I will miss him.
Writing this deeply saddens me Jeff and I met in college , and for 40 years we have teased one another about life’s silliness, sports and upbringings. Through it all we grew into and remained friends I want to express my condolences to his entire family. I will always remember his smile.
I was so, so sad to hear about Jeff’s passing. Jeff was a great friend to my parents, Kathy and Dave, and was always very kind and genuine to me and my fiancé, Kevin. He will be dearly missed and always remembered by his fellow Bills fans! “Kelly is God”
We are thinking of you and sending our love, comfort, and our condolences to you during this difficult time.
I will always cherish the many memories. Coaching our boys travel soccer. The multitude of golf rounds with the Hackmaster’s. The Bills games, the concerts, the casinos, the skiing, the travel, the friendships, the stories. Jeff was compassionate, caring, humble, genuine, witty, intelligent and charming. We are all truly blessed to have lived our lives with him as part of it. He is one of the great ones and we will so miss him but will carry on his story until we meet again.
We will miss Jeff and are sending condolences to his family. The Green family were trusted neighbors with kind & generous hearts. We have been blessed to have them in our lives. RIP Jeff. Too soon & too fast.
I am so saddened to hear of Jeff’s sudden passing. He has handled all our insurance needs for more than 30 years. Always helpful and funny and kind. I just spoke to him as he was preparing to take his son to Nashville for the Bills game. He was so excited to be getting away for a few days with his son! So sorry to his sons and all his family and friends. Too young, too soon.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing. My sincerest condolences to his sons and siblings.