HENRIETTA - November 18th, 2017 at 97 years of age. Mildred was a passionate and strong woman who outlived the Depression, WWII, the loss of her beloved husband of over 50 years, John P. Greiner; 2 siblings, Joseph Hill & Dorothy Goshorn. A lifelong professional seamstress, she constructed thousands of garments including wedding gowns, prom dresses and suits. Always dressed to the nines in the most fashionable pieces, her sewing was impeccable. Even in the end of her days, Millie knitted gifts for her family. She loved to sing and hum. Millie is survived by her children, Diane & Charles Henderson, Kathleen & William Hegeman, John P. Jr. & Gabriele Greiner; a proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren, Jill (Rob) Peterson, Tina (Tim) Schillinger, Amy (Jim) Cote', Sandra (Rob) Esposito, Jessica (Tim) Kuchman, John III, Rebecca & Elizabeth Greiner; 10 great grandchildren, Jacob & Elizabeth Peterson, Emily & Megan Schillinger, Ada, James & Lucy Cote', Katie, Lauren, & Allison Esposito; her sister, Rose Vitucci. Millie's passion, strength and spirit live on through them all. She was loved by many more friends and family including Fritz & Anna Hirsch, and Ken & Gloria Rivenburgh.
Calling Hours will be held from 2-5 PM on Sunday, November 26th at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Millie's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, November 27th at Marianne Cope Parish, 3318 E. Henrietta Rd. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Rush.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the:
VA Healthcare Upstate NY
113 Holland Ave # 7
Albany, New York 12208