Herb Green Obituary

Herbert T. Green, 87

Plainfield – Herbert T. Green, 87, died Friday (November 9, 2012) at his home in Planfield. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Plainfield since 1957. Mr. Green was a graduate of the US Naval Academy and was a veteran of World War II. After being discharged from the Navy, he started his career as the sports director for Channel 13. He continued his career in television as general manager of Channel 13 and later, Channel 47. He had a longtime affiliation with Rutgers University and retired as the Director of Public Education Institute at Rutgers. He was active in community affairs in Plainfield most of his life, having served two terms on the Plainfield Board of Education; as member and former President of the League of Woman Voters; PTA President at several Plainfield Schools; and as a volunteer with Resident Readers at Plainfield elementary schools. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Braverman Green; two sons, Charles M. Green and Joseph B. Green (and his wife, Janice); five grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Jennifer, Brian and Julianne; and his nephew, Daniel. Private arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Plainfield Area Humane Society.