William F. "Bill" Green, beloved husband, father, grandfather, decorated United States Marine Corps officer, and former Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by the family he loved above all else.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Bill Green lived a life defined by courage, service, justice, and devotion to family. A graduate of Boston Latin School, Boston College, and Suffolk University, Bill dedicated his life to serving others.

As a United States Marine Corps officer, he served his country with distinction during the Vietnam War, earning two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Combat Action Ribbon, and numerous additional decorations for valor and sacrifice. Following his military service, Bill pursued a career in law and public service. As a recipient of the Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship, he dedicated himself to advancing equal justice under the law and advocating for those whose voices who often go unheard.

Bill served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, later establishing a solo practice focused on civil rights law. He concluded his distinguished legal career with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, where he continued his lifelong commitment to fairness, equality, and justice.

Yet of all his accomplishments, Bill was proudest of his family. He shared a loving marriage with his beloved wife, Kathleen Green. Married in 1968, they built a life together grounded in love, laughter, and unwavering devotion for nearly six decades.

He is survived by Kathleen; his four sons, William Green and his wife, Amie; Ian Green and his wife, Chelsea; Nathan Green and his partner, Gilberto Valenzuela; and Cooper Green and his partner, Sina Zanjani. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Tucker, Colton, Hadley, Aiden, Gunnar, Rowan, Henry and Luca.

Though he earned distinction as a Marine, attorney, and public servant, those who knew Bill best understood that his greatest achievement was his family. He challenged his sons to be better men, led by example, and instilled in them the values of courage, integrity, hard work, and compassion. He was a larger-than-life presence, an unrelenting optimist, a fierce advocate, a devoted husband, and an extraordinary father. His wisdom, strength, humor, and unwavering love shaped the lives of his children and grandchildren and will continue to guide them for generations to come.

Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday, June 15 from 4:00PM – 7:00PM. Burial will be private at Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s memory to Doctors Without Borders at www.give.doctorswithoutborders.org