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Passing of Past Fire Chief/Past EMS Captain Joseph "Joe" Green
Thursday, October 20, 2022

The officers and members regret to announce Past Fire Chief/Past EMS Captain Joseph “Joe” Green has answered his final alarm on Monday, October 17, 2022. Chief Green dedicated over 50 years of service to the community, leading the Harrington Fire Co., serving as EMS Captain 1967-1969 and Fire Chief 1976-1981. Chief Green also served as an Asst. Chief for many years. Chief Green was well known up and down the state as an experienced and tough fireman with a passion to serve. Chief Green was also known for his sense of humor, always trying to make those around him laugh. Chief Green’s service for others carried over to his family through the years. Chief Green’s wife Nancy was a Past President of the Harrington Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Kent County Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association. His son, Jimmy served as an officer for many years including Director, Captain, Asst. Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Chief. His daughter Linda served several years as an active firefighter. Prior to joining the Harrington Fire Co., Chief Green served as a member of the Felton Community Fire Co. Chief Green also proudly served his country, serving in the National Guard for many years.

Services with full fireman honors will be as follows:

Viewing:
Friday, October 21, 2022, 6pm-8pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11am-12pm

Memorial Service:
Saturday, October 22, 2022 12pm
Graveside will be at Hollywood Cemetery following the memorial service

All services will be held at the Harrington Fire Co. station located at 20 Clark St., Harrington, DE. 19952

We ask everyone to please keep Past Fire Chief/Past EMS Captain Green and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.