Charles William Greene (Booka) was born February 25, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a resident of Manahawkin, NJ from 1978-2014. Charles passed away suddenly on Monday, March 12, 2018. Charles was a devoted husband of 50 years to Ellen Vinsel-Greene, a loving father to Charles and wife Susan, Craig and Fiancé Tiffany, and a wonderful grandfather to Ryann, Josh and Sidney Greene. He was also a proud dog owner of Daisy and Nacho.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 -1968 and was honorably discharged. Prior to his retirement 2013 he worked twenty-one years for Moran Towing and Transportation, on the Tug Boat Moira-Moran, then twenty-five years at Fantasy Island Amusement Park. He was a member of American Legion Post 511 out of Manahawkin New Jersey. He is survived by his cherished twin sisters, Marie and Victoria, brother Walter and wife Veronica. Charley is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles name may be made to the Popcorn Park Zoo, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731
Visitation will be held at the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00-9:00pm with a funeral service at 8:30pm.
To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
