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 at St. Michael Church in Cranford, New Jersey, where approximately 35 to 40 people gathered to say goodbye to the actor best known for his role in The mask.
Among those in attendance were several of Greene’s longtime friends and collaborators, including The Sopranos the actor Federico Castelluccio, Vincent Young, Saul Stein, Garry Pastore, the musician Skam Dust and the producer Noel Ashman.
According to a source familiar with the event, the atmosphere was deeply emotional and many attendees shared personal memories and stories about Greene’s life and career.
Castelluccio, who worked with Greene on the 2019 film. Exit 0He paid a heartfelt tribute during the service.
He described Greene as “one of the greatest character actors of his generation,” a moment that reportedly moved many in the room to tears.
“Everyone shared a story and everyone burst into tears,” the source said. “People loved him like a brother.”
Greene, who was born in Montclair, New Jersey, was found dead in his Lower East Side apartment on December 13 at the age of 60.
His former manager, Gregg Edwards, previously said the actor was in good spirits just days before his death.
His close friend Skam Dust also shared that Greene had been making plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve, saying, “I was going to rent a limousine van…I wasn’t suicidal.”
Producer Noel Ashman, who cast Greene in the upcoming film. 3 days up along with Ice-T and Mickey Rourke, described him as “a once-in-a-lifetime friend” and said his death was completely unexpected.
“He was very talented and had a lot more to give,” Ashman said.
Authorities have stated that no foul play is suspected and that the medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.
