Louise Marilyn Wright Greene
February 2, 1948 – October 10, 2022
Louise W. Greene of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on October 10, 2022 at the age of 74.
Louise was born in Roselle Park, New Jersey. She grew up in a close-knit home as the 3rd-born in a family of 5 siblings: Florence, William, Louise, Evelyn, and Joyce. Louise was a curious child, and from an early age she could often be found curled up in a chair with a storybook in-hand. She owed this quality to her father, William B. Wright, with whom she bonded over books of poetry, astronomy, and all that falls between. On mornings in her childhood, Louise would awake early to cook and bake with her mother, Julia (Greenhill) Wright, an art which she eventually passed down to her children and grandchildren via handwritten recipes.
In 1969, Louise started a family of her own with her husband, Hugh Greene, in Hackettstown, NJ. She was a mother to Amy, Wendy, Hugh and Kim. She considered motherhood her lifelong calling.
Louise had a reverence for nature that blossomed during childhood trips to Maine, and she instilled this value into her own family with memorable camping trips to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and other scenic places. She was a passionate and resourceful gardener, who tended to her robust vegetable garden while her children were growing up. She shared her love of birds, which she inherited from her mother, with her children and grandchildren.
At her core, Louise had a giving spirit. She cared for people deeply and was generous without reservation.
Louise is predeceased by parents William B. Wright and Julia Wright, sister Florence Kuipers, and daughter Amy Greene. She is survived by husband Hugh Greene; daughters Wendy Krisinski and her husband, Richard, Kim Nalepka and her husband, John, and son, Hugh Greene and daughter-in-law Amy Battiato; grandchildren Alyssa, Tyler, and Grace Krisinski; siblings William, Evelyn, and Joyce and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Services for Louise will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Lori Eanes says
October 12, 2022 at 7:32 pmAll our love to you all at this time and always. Your mom was a special lady to me. She showed her love unselfishly and we stayed close throughout the years. I will always cherish her love and the long wonderful hugs she gave; because they reminded me of moms(her sister Florence). Always in our hearts, Much love, Lori and Chris
Erika Gostischa says
October 13, 2022 at 1:03 amShe was a ray of light. Always had a smile and full of laughter. It was a pleasure to get to know her over all the years at Hackettstown Medical Center Pulmonary Rehab. We will miss you! ❤️
Barbara Shaw says
October 13, 2022 at 12:48 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a very special lady. God Bless all of you. Barbara
Christina Christiansen says
October 14, 2022 at 5:37 pmBe it through genes or emulation, Louise passed on her giving spirit to her amazing daughter Wendy and her family. They too care for people deeply and are generous without reservation. More warmth and kindness in this world…what a legacy to leave. Louise, thank you for sharing your goodness – no doubt it will continue on.
Karen Ethelston says
October 22, 2022 at 8:35 amSending our heart-felt condolences to Hugh, Wendy, Kim and Hughie Jr on the passing of our Cousin Louise who was extremely dear to us.
Louise leaves us with very fond memories of good times spent as part of the Greene family which we will always treasure. ❤
Love and hugs from your Cousins Karen & Steve from the “Old County”
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