Joseph Albert Green, 79, of Lexington Park, MD died July 30, 2008 at his residence.

Born March 30, 1929 in Maryland, he was the son of the late James Albert Green and Julia Ann (Dorsey) Green.

Joseph, "Big Joe", received his education at St. Peter Claver School in Ridge, MD. He received his Christian experience at an early age at St. James Catholic Church and St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. At age 21, Big Joe joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. He was a member of the 45th AAA Gun Battalion. He received an Honorable Discharge from the military in 1953. After returning home, Joe continued to serve his country in the U.S. Army Reserves for five years. He later pursued his love for cooking. He served as head chef at Harry Lundenburg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD. He also held many positions as foreman for numerous asphalt companies. He retired from F.O. Day Asphalt Company. Big Joe loved to have a good time. Among his hobbies were fishing and playing cards with his friends.

"Big Joe" is survived by his wife Cheryl Green, children, Joseph Darrell Green (Dalerie) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Ricardo Barnes of St. Inigoes, MD, Vickie Medley (Mark) of Mechanicsville, MD and Joseph Aloysius Green of Lexington Park, MD, five grandchildren, Yolanda, Shaleta, Jawanza, Terrance and Shaquan and three beloved young men, Dontavious, Delante and De'Angelo as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends for "Big Joe's" Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 47950 Mattapony Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in St. Cecilia's Church at 10:00 a.m. Father Scott Woods will be the celebrant. Interment will be on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.