Staff Sgt. Edward Jerome Greene

Staff Sgt. Edward Jerome Greene, 91, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2022. Born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward and Mary Catherine (Wilkins) Greene.

Ed grew up in Spangler, Pennsylvania, and was drafted by the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and proudly served for 20-plus years. Ed was a Korean and Vietnam war veteran who loved his country. He met and married the love of his life, Alice, in 1968, and they spent almost 53 years together prior to her passing in February 2021. They moved to Londonderry, New Hampshire, in 1972 and made their final home in Nashua in June 1975, and lived in the same house until his passing. He was an incredible father, who loved his four children more than life and was so proud of each of them. He was also an amazing “PapPap” that loved and spoiled his six grandchildren.

A former employee of Ingersoll Rand (IMPCO), while employed there, he would help organize and run their yearly children’s Christmas party and yearly trip to Canobie Lake Park. He was very involved as a volunteer with the Nashua West Little League, helping with lawn maintenance, umpiring games and watching his four children play baseball.

Often referred to as Big Ed, he came across as a strong, stubborn and independent man; however, he was truly a gentle giant with a big heart and kind soul that would give the shirt off his back for his family or a stranger. He thoroughly enjoyed his Dunkin’ coffee visits with his two bonus daughters, sharing stories about his life and his addiction to QVC.

Although he had spent the last 50 years in New England, he was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He may have been outnumbered by his children and grandchildren, but he never stopped cheering for the Black & Gold!

He is survived by his sons, Bill Greene and wife, Melissa, Arnold Greene and Holly Roberts, Dan Greene and wife, Geri; daughter, Jen (Greene) Hart and husband, Russ; brother, John Joseph Greene; grandchildren, T.J. Telesha and wife, Kristin, Alexzandrea Telesha, Riley Greene, Hailey Greene, Matthew Greene and Emily Greene; and many nieces and nephews who will all remember him as “Uncle Jerome.” He is predeceased by his wife, Alice (Adamian) Greene; brothers Francis, Thomas Greene, Thomas Greene and Walter Richard Greene; sister, Imelda (Greene) Westover; and his grand-pup, Manny “Big Shot” Greene.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. at Zis-Sweeney & St. Laurent Funeral Home, located at 26 Kinsley St., Nashua N.H. A funeral Mass will be Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, located at 777 W. Hollis St., Nashua N.H., with a burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, located at 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, New Hampshire.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ZisSweeneyFuneralHome.com.