Arthur F. Green

Colonie - Arthur F. Green, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Green of Albany. Arthur was the devoted husband to the late Lois D. Green. They were married 62 years.

Arthur was employed as a Heating & Ventilation Engineer for the State of New York for 38 years before his retirement in 1987. He enjoyed skiing, golfing and camping in his younger years. He was a member of St. Clare's Church and also a past member of Colonie Village Volunteer Fire Dept. and Georgie Boy camping club. He was an avid NY Giants fan and enjoyed a weekly pool match with his neighborhood friends.

Arthur was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp as a B-17 ball turret gunner until his capture after being shot down on his 29th mission over Germany. He remained a POW until his release at the end of the war.

Arthur is survived by his children, Edward (Maureen) Green, Jeffrey (Anita) Green, Patricia (Rick) Amsler; his seven grandchildren, Shanon, Matthew, Melissa, Jeff, Ryan, Michelle, and Michael; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Braeden, Padraig, and Ella; and his nieces, Pamela and Stephanie.

Arthur is predeceased by his wife, Lois, his brother, Edward B. (Anne) Green and his nephew, Shawn (Debbie) Green.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Ave, Albany, on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 9:00 am. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Colonie.