Thomas Robert Green, age 80, resident of Waterford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Erie. Born in Greene Township on December 19, 1934, he was one of five children of the late Perry and Ethel Pencille Green.

As many will remember, Tom was an excellent cook and managed the kitchen at Holiday Inn at 18th and State Streets for many years, as well as working at the Dutch Pantry, retiring in 1996. He was a lifelong member of the Waterford Church of the Nazarene where he was always helping with church dinners and the prayer ministry.

Tom was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Chrapowitzky, and a brother, Raymond Green. He is survived by two sisters, Florence Sturgis of Erie and Mary Fries and her husband Ted of Waterford; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Waterford Church of the Nazarene, 128 Cherry Street, on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon officiated by Pastor Gregory Jack. A church dinner in Tom’s memory will follow. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery.

Memorials donations may be given to the church.