IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John H.

John H. Greenlee Jr. Profile Photo

Greenlee Jr.

Jul 14, 1939 — Oct 11, 2024

Newark

Obituary

John H. Greenlee went home to be with our Lord and Savior on 10/11/24. John was born‬ ‭ 7/14/39 in Seneca Falls, NY, the only child of the late John & Iva Greenlee. He is survived by‬ ‭ his wife of 61 years, Vivian Doreen (Taylor) Greenlee, a son, Kevin Greenlee of Newark, NY, a‬ ‭ daughter, Karen (Charles) Greenlee Broersma of Farmington, NY, three granddaughters,‬ ‭ Rachael Broersma Skeldon of Fairport, NY, Olivia (Chris) Casella of Henrietta, NY, Leah (Chris)‬ ‭ Gray of Fairport, NY, and two great-grandchildren Evangeline & Ariel Skeldon of Fairport, NY.‬ ‭ John was a resident for over 55 years of Newark, NY, where he and Vivian shared their home.‬ ‭ John & Vivian were long-standing members of the First United Methodist Church in Newark. For‬ ‭ the past year, they lived at Village Heights Sr. Apartments in Fairport. John loved his family and‬ ‭ his favorite hobby was spending time with his wife, Vivian. John was a 1958 graduate of‬ ‭ Mynderse Academy, he served in the USAF as a Maintenance Mechanic from 1958-1962, he‬ ‭ served in the Newark Volunteer Fire Department for many years and retired as a Pipefitter from‬ ‭ Garlock's located in Palmyra, NY. In his younger years, John enjoyed archery, photography,‬ ‭ camping, swimming across Cayuga Lake, and playing Euchre. He was an avid reader and‬ ‭ especially loved military history. John loved telling stories to family and friends. He will be‬ ‭ greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.‬ ‭ Calling hours will take place Saturday, 10/26/24, at the First United Methodist Church at 10a, located at‬ ‭ 301 S. Main St., Newark, NY, followed by a Memorial Service at 11a. A post-service reception‬ ‭ will follow at the church. There will be a private interment for family later that day at Union Hill‬ ‭ Cemetery in Cato, NY. In lieu of flowers, family has requested contributions be made to‬ ‭ Shepherd Home located at 1959 Five-Mile Line Rd, Penfield, NY, where John was lovingly‬ ‭ cared for prior to his passing. Condolences or memories may be shared at‬ ‭ Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home in Cato.

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