Michele Greene

Michele Greene, 79, of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and Singer Island, Florida passed away February 1, 2026. Michele was a beloved wife, mother, and friend. She lived life with gusto and passion. She will be dearly missed. Michele was born September 8, 1946 in Elizabeth, NJ. After graduating from Glassboro State College (currently Rowan University) in 1968, she taught second grade at Cranford Elementary School. Michele married the love of her life, Dr. Richard Greene, in New Jersey in 1968. They lived in Wisconsin, Nicaragua, Italy, and Turkey before settling in Wyomissing. Michele and Richard were true soulmates. Their 54 years of marriage were filled with love, laughter, travel, dancing, and endless stories. Nothing made them happier than a long walk on a beach overlooking turquoise water. Michele raised their three children, Brett, Deven, and Blake. She introduced them to the wonders of travel and culture, and instilled in them strong values, hard work, and civility. Michele would never miss their activities and events – ranging from dance recitals to hockey tournaments to cross-country races – each trip honing her (alter-ego) skills as a Formula 1 driver. Michele was also blessed with many valuable friendships. Her friends could always count on her support, understanding, loyalty, and generosity. Two of Michele’s dearest friends, Carol and Cathy, knew her for more than 50 years. The three met in the early 1970s, while living overseas in Brindisi, Italy. What began as a friendship in a foreign country became a lifelong bond. Shortly before Michele’s passing, the three reunited in Singer Island to bring Italy alive once again with wine-fueled conversations in the kitchen over simmering pots of delicious food. Michele was also a member of the Junior League of Reading, Pennsylvania, and volunteered at The Woman’s Exchange in West Reading. In addition to volunteering, she enjoyed creative cooking, art, and travel. More recently, two of her passions merged as she attended an art class in Tuscany. Later in life, nothing brought Michele more joy than her grandchildren, Sawyer, Olivia, Emma, Bennett, and Liam. Facetime with Grandma was always a highlight of the weekend for them. Although she lived an adventurous and fulsome life, Michele left this world too soon. We take comfort knowing that she is again with Richard, walking on an endless white-sand beach overlooking turquoise water. Michele’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home on February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., followed by her funeral at South Florida National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to remember Michele to contribute to the following charities in her name: American Cancer Society Online donations may be made at: https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=incentivehubdefaultmedia U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Online donations may be made at: https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/ Unite for HER Online donations may be made at: https://uniteforher.org/give/

Michele Greene

September 8, 1946 - February 1, 2026