Joseph D.

Green, Jr.

Joseph D. Green, Jr., 78, died Monday, November 9, 2026, at the VA Hospice in Brockton after a long period of declining health.

Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Green Sr. and Doris T. (Cushing) Green, and was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. A graduate of St. Mary’s School and Stoughton High School, Class of 1966, Joe also earned an Associate's Degree from Massasoit Community College.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy for over four years, including one year overseas during the Vietnam War. During his time in the Navy, he married Mary Jane Nolt, and together they shared more than 55 years of marriage and raised their two sons in Stoughton.

Joe spent many years working in customer service in the trucking industry, employed by several area companies, including Roadway in Avon, Estes in Seekonk, and Cape Cod Express in Wareham, before retiring at the age of 66.

An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed hiking, camping, and birdwatching. His passion for birding and travel took him to many parts of the world, including Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, Belize, and Panama. He also enjoyed reading and history and especially treasured his visits to Gettysburg. An enthusiastic cyclist, Joe participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge several times during its early years.

Joe was a communicant and longtime lector at Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton. He was also a member of the C.W. Welch Memorial Fish and Game, the Audubon Society, and VFW Post 1645, where he served as a Commander and was a member of the bowling team.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mary Jane (Nolt) Green of Stoughton, Joe is survived by his two sons and their families: Matthew C. Green and his wife, Jennifer A. Green, of Amherst, and Marcus C. Green and his wife, Tina Maturah, of Littleton. He was the proud grandfather of Sora M. Green, Joseph D. Green III, Ryleigh E. Green, Shane K. Maturah, and Max A. Maturah. He was the brother of Patricia A. Walker of Stoughton, Lauren T. Green of Bourne, and the late Ellen F. Conrad of South Easton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was one of 43 cousins and was affectionately called "Jody" by his large and loving extended family.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park Street (Route 27), Stoughton, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 4–7 PM. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 9:15 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 AM.In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory may be made to Dementia Society of America (https://Dementia Society of America/donate) or Veteran Pathways of New England (https://www.veteranpathwaysne.org/make-a-difference-today/).