Kim Emmerich Green, of Warwick, passed away at home on December 12, 2012. She was 65 years old.
Born on October 3, 1947 in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter of Suzanne Emmerich and the late Leroy Adam Emmerich.
Kim was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and grandmother. She was known to all of her grandchildren as “Nana”.
Kim was married to her high school sweetheart, Frank Green, for 46 beautiful years. They have three children: Frank Green, Jr. and his wife Laura; Carrie Rodriguez and her husband Philip, and Jennifer Rodriguez and her husband Emile. She loved spending time with her four grandchildren: Felicia, Alexis, Cody and Hunter. Kim had four brothers: Blake Emmerich and his wife Jeffra, Scott Emmerich, Kurt Emmerich and his wife Karen, and Christopher Emmerich and his wife Ginny.
Kim fought a courageous battle against breast cancer for the past 25 years. She was a true inspiration to all who were lucky enough to know her.
Kim shared her husband’s passion for sports. For 27 years she supported Washingtonville Wizards football and basketball programs as a fan, statistician and recorded game videos in support of her husband.
For 20 years Kim worked at The Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, NY. She loved her co-workers and enjoyed going to work there every day.
We would like to thank her doctor, Dr. Manuel Perry, for never giving up. They worked together as a team for the past 15 years and were unstoppable until recently.
To the nurses who cared for her during her chemo sessions at Crystal Run in Middletown – you always made both Kim and Frank feel as comfortable as possible. We thank you for your compassion during our difficult times.
There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 14, 2012, at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The WEL Foundation, 18 Golden Hill Ave., PO Box 416, Goshen, NY 10924.