Bertrand ‘Bert’ Greene, 80, died Nov. 8; calling hours Monday

Bertrand “Bert” Greene died Nov. 8, 2026, in Fairport at age 80, two days before his birthday, according to his obituary in the Times of Wayne County.

Friends and family may attend calling hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road in Fairport, which is handling arrangements.

Greene was born in Massena on Nov. 10, 1945. His parents were George Greene and Leona Bertrand Greene.

The obituary remembers his humor and his enjoyment of meals, drives and conversations about the past. Sharing stories and making people laugh were among his favorite ways to spend time with others.

His survivors include two daughters: Stacey Wicksall and her husband, Robert, and Tiffany Greene and Timothy Quintavalle.

He also leaves four grandchildren: Jay Wicksall and Ana Castaneda; Tori Wicksall; Joyanne Greene Quintavalle; and Joseph Quintavalle, known as “J.T.” His great-grandchild is Maximiliano “Max” Castaneda. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Family members who died before him include his wife, Donna Cameron Greene; his parents; three sisters, Colleen Greene, Rita Spence and Shirley Cogan; and his brother, George “Joe” Greene. The obituary also names Richard Spence and Charlie Cogan alongside their wives.

His dogs were an important part of his life. The obituary remembers Muffin and Madison, both of whom died before him, and Zoey.

The family requests memorial contributions instead of flowers to the Massena Humane Society. Donations may be mailed to 177 Massena South Racquette River Road, Massena, NY 13662.

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