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Wayne Robert Greene, age 86, passed away September 10, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
He was born in Franklin, New Jersey and moved to Vero Beach from Newton, New Jersey.
He worked many years at Ocean Spray in Vero Beach and then later at Historic Dodgertown, where he never considered it work.
Mr. Greene enjoyed volunteering his time. He volunteered with Vero Beach Little League, Cal Ripken League. He was also a founding member of Sussex County Sports Hall of Fame in New Jersey.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn; daughters, Lori Withrow, Tina Brians, Maggie Fantauzzi; son, Steven Greene; and 6 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vero Beach Little League at 1598 79th Avenue, Vero Beach Fl. 32966.
A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL.
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Lynne Vito - Friend
September 20, 2021, 10:29 pm
We are so sorry to hear of his passing. I am sure he is watching the baseball games in heaven. He will be missed.
Celia and Joe Phillips
September 21, 2021, 4:42 pm
Joe and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May he RIP
Diane Hawkins - Friend
September 21, 2021, 10:20 pm
My heart goes out to you and the family. Your wonderful husband lived an amazing life. His kindness will shine on you in the warmth of the sun. His words will be heard in the wind. His love will always be in your heart.
Mike Richard - Friend
September 26, 2021, 11:18 am
Chico Greene played a huge part of many baseball players’ lives when we were growing up in northern NJ, specifically in the Newton area. His management of the semipro Newton AA team at Memory Park is legendary. Condolences to his family and close friends from this fellow longtime Sussex Countian-who-also-transitioned-to-Florida (Atlantis) in retirement. R.I.P., Wayne.
Judy Shotwell - Friend
September 30, 2021, 2:52 pm
We read of Chico’s passing in our local paper. It has been years since we saw Chico, but we have fond memories of time shared in Newton, NJ. Chico managed Newton AA baseball and my husband played for him from 1959 – 1971. Ralph (Binky) Shotwell played centerfield while most other positions were filled with the same people all that time. It was a close-knit team, fostered by Chico. He was generous with his time. They played to win, but had a good time doing it. Chico was a good man, who loved the sport of baseball and willingly gave his time to Newton AA. While he has been gone from our lives more than 50 years, we have fond memories of Chico. Sincerely, Judy Shotwell
Gregg Vitale - Close personal freind
October 4, 2021, 8:25 pm
The Vitale family leaves our condolences with your family. Hearing of Wayne’s passing brings me great sorrow. I always considered Wayne my second father who taught me the game of baseball the way it should be played. With that I instilled those same virtues in my son who was able to enjoy and play the game to the best of his ability. Wayne’s stories always brought great pleasure and will be deeply missed. With great sympathy, Gregg & Juli Vitale