A private memorial service was recently held for actor Peter Greene, bringing together close friends and loved ones to remember the late star in an intimate and moving gathering.
The service was held Dec. 27 at 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, including The Sopranos actor Federico Castelluccio, Vincent Young, Saul Stein, Garry Pastore, musician Skam Dust and producer Noel Ashman.
According to a source close to the event, the atmosphere was deeply moving, with many attendees sharing personal memories and stories about Greene’s life and career.
Castelluccio, who worked with Greene on the 2019 film Output 0paid a vibrant tribute during the service.
He described Greene as “one of the best actors of his generation,” a moment that would have brought many people in the room to tears.
“Everyone shared a story and everyone broke down crying,” the source said. “People loved him like a brother.”
Greene, born in Montclair, New Jersey, was found dead in his 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 death.
Close friend Skam Dust also shared that Greene planned to celebrate New Year’s Eve, saying, “He was going to rent a limo truck…He wasn’t suicidal.”
Producer Noel Ashman, who cast Greene in the upcoming film 3 days up alongside Ice-T and Mickey Rourke, described him as “a unique friend” and said his death was completely unexpected.
“He was so talented and had so much more to give,” Ashman said.
Authorities said no foul play is suspected and the official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.
