Herbert Anthony "Superb Herb" Greene

Herbert Anthony Greene peacefully entered eternal rest, leaving this earthly world on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. His legacy of love, faith, and kindness will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew him.

Herbert, (Herbie or Superb Herb) as he was called by many, was born on August 19, 1951, in White Plains, NY to the late Herbert E. and Florence D. Greene. Herbie graduated from Valhalla High School in Valhalla, New York, in 1969 and went on to further his education at Wentworth Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Architectural Engineering Technology. Upon graduating, he immediately began his architectural career in 1971; joining Henri A. LeGendre & Associates, Architects & Planners, in New York City.

In 1972, Herbie’s professional training was unexpectedly interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Army. He served honorably as a Cartographic and Surveying Draftsman in Schwetzingen, West Germany, from August 1973 to October 1975, and was honorably discharged with the rank of SP-4.

True to a promise he made in 1972, Mr. LeGendre welcomed Herbie back to the firm upon his return from military service in 1975. Their relationship was grounded in mutual respect—both as architectural professionals and as veterans who had served in the same branch of the military. While continuing his work with Mr. LeGendre, Herbie pursued his education at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

While at NYIT, Herbie gained the expertise that helped transition the firm from hand drafting to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), leading to his promotion to Chief Draftsperson at what later became LeGendre-Johnson-McNeil Architects in White Plains, New York. After obtaining his architectural license, he worked as a Licensed Architect and Project Manager with several design/build firms throughout Westchester County and New York City.

Herbie was deeply passionate about music in all its forms, whether deejaying—often announcing with his famous line, “Let’s rock the house!”— or playing the trumpet with the Valhalla Band and with an independent Drum and Bugle Corps. He fondly shared many stories with his family about his time and love for wrestling as a member of the Valhalla Varsity Wrestling team. Herbie was also an avid roller skater and cyclist, often competing in the New York City Five Boro Bike Tour until a knee injury sidelined him.

Herbie loved New York; however, in December 2019 he relocated to Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to live closer to his mother and sisters. In the past, Herbie stated that he would never move to Maryland. When he said he was moving to be closer to us, we teased him - “You miss your mommy?” LOL. Despite the move, he remained a steadfast supporter of the New York Knicks, Yankees, and Giants, win or lose.

While living in Maryland, he took up piano lessons after health challenges prevented him from continuing to play the trumpet. Above all, Herbert’s greatest joy came from spending time with his beloved family.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his sisters - Adrienne Randall, Gail Bass (David), Sandra Davis, bonus daughter - Shashauna LaLise Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing seasons of various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Tuesday December 30th, 2025, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Bethel Baptist Church, immediately followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM. So you may come to the Church to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Herbert A. Greene entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Greene Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church &/or at cemetery, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor as another form of condolence. If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Monday December 29th, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or Tuesday December 30th, 2025 by/before 9:45AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!