Georgia – Bernard J. Greenia Sr. , 77, died Saturday October 10, 2009 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. Bernard was born in Bakersfield, VT on February 29, 1932, the son of Frank and Melvina (Demingware) Greenia. He was married to Marion Bascom on January 22, 1949 in the Georgia Baptist Church. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a tank driver from 1950-1952. In 1961, Bernie started Greenia Trucking which he and Marion ran for over 38 years. His strongest strength in business was his honesty and integrity. Bernie took great pride in his home and grounds and loved to mow his lawn. He also was an avid reader, and loved to hunt and fish and was an accomplished trap shooter. He was a member of the Arrowhead Eagles Aerie 4218 and took great pride in his tenure as President and as a member of the board of trustees. Bernie is survived by his wife Marion of Georgia, by his children and spouses Bernard Joseph Greenia Jr. and his wife Diane of Memphis, TN, Ingird Rodd and her husband William of St. Albans, Mary Lou Vincelette and husband Alan of St. Albans, Bonnie Wasson and husband Russell of West Palm Beach, FL, Thomas Greenia of Washington, DC, and Denise Greenia of Milton, by 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, his sister JoAnne Lafond and husband Robert of Springfield, MA, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Frank at 2 months old, his brother Thomas and sister Elizabeth. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadow, St. Albans, VT 05478 There will be no calling hours, a graveside services in Hope Cemetery in Georgia, VT will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to
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