Michael W. Green's Obituary
Michael W. Green (50)
09/02/1970 – 12/31/2020
Michael was a loving person with a heart of gold and loved to make people laugh. He was very caring and helped people in any way he could, in unique and selfless ways. Mike’s personality was large and he made friends everywhere he went. Everyone remembered Mike. Michael was born in Atlantic City, NJ and spent his childhood in Valley Stream, NY before moving with his family to San Diego, CA, where he graduated from Mount Carmel High School. He was an active member of the San Rafael Parish in Rancho Bernardo, CA where he provided service for five years under Monsignor Bourgeois. Michael also volunteered his time helping the homeless for several years with father Joe Carroll. Before Michael’s disability he worked in Security for the Escondido Union School District for five years. Prior to this he resided in Kentucky to be closer to his ailing father. While there Michael loved working for the Bakery and Confectionery Union running his truck route for Entenmanns and Krispy Crème bakery. He spent endless hours working on charitable events to earn money for the University of Kentucky’s sports teams. He often commentated games and was a regular call-in personality for a local radio show. Michael loved his cats and spending time with friends and family. Mike was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved football and wrestling. He also enjoyed attending ball games, buffets, game shows and comedy shows. He was a collector of art and memorabilia. He was a loving son and brother. Michael is preceded in death by his father William F Green and his beloved older brother and friend, Joseph Alestra. Michael is survived by his beloved mother Genevieve Green of Escondido, CA, his brother William Green Jr of CA and beloved sister, Sandra Alestra of NY and Shelley Eckstein, his sister-in-law. He will also be mourned by his lifetime friends of 45 years, the entire Ponce de Leon family as well as the Belitza family, the Parker family and Mullen family, along with countless friends and family from coast to coast. There will be a small private viewing in Escondido, CA and Michael will be laid to rest by his brother's side in Mullica Hill, NJ. A memorial will be held at a later date.
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