A private memorial service was recently held to honor actor Peter Greene, bringing together close friends and loved ones to remember the late star in an intimate and emotional gathering.
The service took place on December 27 in St. Michael Church in Cranford, New Jersey, where about 35 to 40 people gathered to say goodbye to the actor best known for his role in The mask.
Those in attendance included several of Greene’s longtime friends and collaborators, among them The sopranos actor Federico Castelluccio, Vincent Young, Saul Stein, Garry Pastore, musician Skam Dust and producer Noel Ashman.
According to a source familiar with the event, the atmosphere was deeply emotional, with many attendees sharing personal memories and stories about Greene’s life and career.
Castelluccio, who worked with Greene on the 2019 film Exit 0delivered a heartfelt tribute during the service.
He described Greene as “one of the best character actors of his generation”, a moment that reportedly moved many in the room to tears.
“Everyone shared a story and everyone broke down crying,” the source said. “People loved him like a brother.”
Greene, who was born in Montclair, New Jersey, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment on December 13 at the age of 60.
His longtime manager, Gregg Edwards, previously said the actor was in good spirits just days before his passing.
Close friend Skam Dust also shared that Greene had made plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve, saying, “He was going to rent a limousine truck… He wasn’t suicidal.”
Producer Noel Ashman, who has cast Greene in the upcoming film 3 days rising along with Ice-T and Mickey Rourke, described him as a “once-in-a-lifetime friend” and said his passing was completely unexpected.
“He was so talented and had so much more to give,” Ashman said.
Authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected and the official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.
