Steven James Green, cherished husband, father and bampa, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Steve shared his contagious love of life with everyone he met, always making friends of new acquaintances and family of old friends.
Steve was born in Rochester, New York to parents Henry and Eleanor Green on September 9, 1946. He graduated from Gates Chili High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Army Reserves shortly after graduation. He served with distinction until his honorable discharge in September of 1970. Steve spent much of his professional career working alongside his brother, Tom Green, at the family’s store, Mayer Paint and Hardware.
Steve married the love of his life, Cheryl Woodhall, on September 21, 1967. They shared 57 years of family, friends, love, and laughter as best friends and dedicated partners. Together Steve and Chery moved to Fairport, New York and proudly raised two sons together, S.J. (Bevin) and Andrew (partner Cara). Steve was blessed with 7 grandchildren; Aleah, Micah, Lucas, Regan, Cavan, Levi and Maeve, each earning a special place in his heart and offering him boundless opportunities for cheering and boasting. He was an avid participant in local lacrosse and hockey communities, and spent countless hours following the sports careers of his grandchildren at both high school and collegiate levels.
Steve is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, brother Thomas Green, Goddaughter Traci (Peter) Heier, in-laws Bob and Linda Woodhall, Dave and Judy Ververs, Jim and Diane Woodhall, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Steve’s name to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America or American Heart Association.
Calling hours will be at on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, New York 14450.
25 responses to “Green, Steven James”
Cherry, SJ and Andy
I was so very sad to hear of Steve’s passing.
You had so much fun together as a family.
I know how much love you shared together
Steve was always so supportive of all of you.
Then when the grandchildren came along his heart became even more full of love.
I’m so sorry I’m not going to be in town for Steve’s Service.
Pleas know my thought and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Always Maggie
His light still shines in all of you.
SJ ,Bevin, Regan, Cavan and Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray he in God arms looking and watching over you. 💚
So sorry to hear this news.
He is remembered fondly.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. He was bigger than life and a friend also a LaCrosse and Hockey family friend also. R.I.P. my friend d
Cherry, Andy and SJ –
Steve was larger than life. He always welcomed us with joy and open arms. May God comfort you in this time – you are in our prayers!
Cheri, I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Steve was a wonderful person and I am thankful I was able to meet him through you. My prayers, thoughts and love are with you through this sad sad time. Lauren
A gentlemanly kindred spirit. Entertaining, a confidant to many, and an infectious personality that was inescapable and reassuring to those who knew him… ‘what a guy’! Thinking of his Family and their loss.
Steve and I were Kindergarten classmates at Thomas Edison Elementary school in 1951, and have kept in touch over the years, especially on each other’s birthdays. You will be missed my friend.
Cheryl, S.J, Andrew I’m so very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. As you know our friendship goes back a long ways,since high school. I will truly miss our get-togethers here in Charleston on those occasions when he would come to town. Like his many friends,I’m truly saddened and will miss him immensely. He will always remain in my thoughts. R.I.P. Steven my friend.
Chery, So sad to hear of Steve’s passing. We were always talking about hot rods in high school and at the many reunions we attended. God has now called him home. I hope to see you at
Keenan’s Funeral Home on Saturday October 4th
Very sad to hear of Steve’s passing. I moved away many decades ago but remember so many class mates and Steve is one of them. A wonderful great guy. Best to his wife and family.
Chery,I’m so sad with Steve’s passing. Prayers going out to you and the boys. I have been wondering recently why I haven’t seen Steve commenting on my stupid post on Facebook.
Chery and family, I am so sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. He was one of the happiest people I ever knew. I’ve known him since he was two or three years old, the same age as my brother. Living next door to each other we saw a lot of each other’s family. Ellie was my second mom. Steve was my other little brother. After my own brother passed Steve and I reconnected. Therefore I still had a little brother. Steve was so proud of you Chery. He was so proud of your children and grand children and what he and Tom built together.I certainly can’t leave out Hockey and your trips South together after retirement. He was definitely was one of a kind! I miss him but know that he’s with God saving space for all his loved ones.
Chery and family
So sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. Fond memories of Steve throughout our years as friends and co-workers.
May God bless you and keep you in His arms.
Greg and Sue Szeremeta
The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Steven’s passing.
We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.
Chery, I am so saddened by Steve’s passing. We had such good times growing up on Miramar Rd. He was a life long friend and my best man.
I shared the ADK with him and where I am now enjoying my retirement.
So many good birthday talks will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace brother Steve, we will miss you greatly.
Our sympathies to the entire family. Steve was always fun to talk with and caring of others
Always there with a lively and friendly
response. We chatted and kept In touch.
Peace to the family and memories.
Steve R.I.P.
Chery and family..I am truly sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful guy. Always kind and always smiling whenever I would see him.His love will always be with you.
Blakey
Cher. We are most sorry…Steve was a good man!
Cheri,
My condolences. What a great guy. So many of us from West High, I think Steve went to gates. He was always laughing and happy. Fly high Steve
Steve was always the Light of the Room, it was Jeanne and
myself pleasure to have spent some of the Best times with Steve and Chery in the short time we were together. Steve will be missed, and we will pray every day for his Soul.God needed Steve in Heaven to make him laugh 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
To the entire Green family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Steve. I’m just hearing this news now. I loved Steve. What a guy. Funny, kind and caring. He will be missed. Rick Chenette
Dear Cherie –
I’m sorry this response is so late – I didn’t hear about Steve’s passing until months after as I’ve been out of touch and was dealing with some health issues myself, but am doing better now.
It was fun spending some time with Steve and you since we graduated from high school all of those years ago – especially at our 50th reunion, when a few of us went to Jeff and Bonnie’s house 1st!
I’m so sorry for your loss and know how loved Steve was by both family and friends! I also have always known that you were the absolute love of his life and he was so enamored by and proud of you and that beautiful family of yours.
I hope you could find peace in knowing that this Christmas Steve was celebrating with Jesus and looking down lovingly on both family and friends. Be well, take care of you and blessings on your entire family. Love, Linda
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