Obituary of David R. Green

David Roy Green, of Madison, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Morristown, NJ. He was 75 years old.

Born on October 24, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, Dave was the son of Methodist pastor Roy Chester Green and Edythe Frances Stafford Green. He spent his childhood in several communities, including Jersey City, Bound Brook, and
Phillipsburg, NJ, as well as Port Jervis, NY, where he graduated from high school. Dave went on to attend Drew University in Madison, NJ, while working in security for Mrs. Dodge at the Dodge Estate in Madison. In 1973, he joined
the Madison Police Force, serving for 20 years before retiring as a Sergeant in 1993. He went on to continue his career in Corporate Security at Jersey Central Power and Light, from which he retired in 2012. Dave also faithfully served as a Certified Lay Servant at United Methodist Church in Madison, NJ.

Inheriting his wanderlust from his father, Dave embraced a lifelong love of travel, often incorporating his interest in genealogy and family history while on his travels. He enjoyed many adventures by cruise and RV with his loving
husband, John Behre, whom he met on Valentine’s Day in 1994. Nearly 27 years later, they were married on December 19, 2020, on the steps of Madison City Hall, surrounded by loved ones. Travel remained central to their life together, with Italy becoming their favorite destination and holding a special place in their hearts. Dave’s passion for travel was matched by his love of music, theatre, and fine food, and between journeys he could often be found sharing meals and laughter with friends and family at his favorite local Italian restaurants. In later years, Dave spent his winters as a snowbird in Arcadia, Florida. Dave was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, whose kindness and thoughtfulness touched all who knew him.

Dave is survived by his cherished husband, John Behre; his son, Brian Christian Green, and daughter-in-law, Michelle (Molchan) Green; his grandchildren, Glorianna, Lena, and James; his sister, Nancy Green Wenner, and brother-in-law, Mark Wenner; nephews, Kevin Wenner of Los Angeles, California, and Gregory and Kate Wenner of Boise, Idaho; his father-in-law, John Behre Sr., sister-in-law Cheryl Behre with her partner, Steve Hegeman; brothers-in-law, Kevin Behre and Jeffrey Behre and his partner, Lynn Budnik; Keith Behre and his wife, Susan Behre; as well as beloved cousins,nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A celebration of life will be held at United Methodist Church at 24 Madison Avenue, in Madison, NJ, on Saturday, February 14 at 10am. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in memory of David be made to the Madison PBA, Tunnel to Towers, or the Madison Amublance Association.