Filomena Greene

November 23, 1937 - November 24, 2020

Filomena "Filly" Ferroni Greene, 83, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born November 23, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Samuel John and Grace Panzone Ferroni. Filly attended Mifflin High school, where she was a member of the majorettes and was awarded valedictorian. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Ohio University. She spent her life dedicated to educating Columbus children, even being awarded Teacher of the Year before retiring after 30 years with Columbus City Schools. Filly was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. She regularly volunteered to work sporting events, with football being a favorite of hers. She also spent time volunteering at Mount Carmel East Hospital, holding and rocking the newborn children there. Throughout her life, she enjoyed golfing, participating in bowling leagues, playing Euchre with friends in various card clubs, and staying active by taking walks. She also loved to travel. She could be known as a "snow-bird", as she spent her winters in Florida before ultimately moving there full time. Filly will be remembered by her family for her selfless, loving nature. She could always be seen with a smile on her face. She truly was a caring person, and all who were fortunate to know her could see that. To know Filly was to love her and be loved by her. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Filly is preceded in death by her husband, Alva "Buck" Huffman; her brother, Nicholas Anthony Ferroni; and her niece, Theresa Deibel. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Richard "Dick" Greene; her son, Samuel John Neely and family; her sister, Mary Theresa (Steve) Deibel; her sister-in-law, Irene Ferroni; the Huffman family; her niece, Erika (Jason) Bartlett and their children, Alexa (Josiah) Hunter, Anthony, Emma, Elijah, and Elizabeth Bartlett; nephews, Stephen (Lisa) Deibel Jr., and their children, Ronnie , Caroline, Rachel, and Stephanie Deibel; and Michael (Corinne) Deibel and their children, Emilie and Matthieu Deibel; many cousins and very dear friends. Services have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME. A Graveside Committal Service will be held to honor Filly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11:30am at Mifflin Cemetery, 218 Agler Rd, Gahanna.