Donell Green

March 17, 1973 - May 4, 2021

Donell Green was born on 03/17/1973 (St. Patricks Day) in Jacksonville,North Carolina to Geraldine Green & James Goss. He remained in North Carolina until he relocated to New York and then West Haven, Connecticut. Donell was always a resourceful hard worker who held many important positions including, being a residential counselor for persons with special needs for over ten years and a food pantry coordinator who fed the homeless. Prior to his passing Donell served as the yard manager for F&W equipment. Donell’s “hustle hard” attitude and entrepreneurial spirit also helped him create several side businesses including Dog Time Kennels, where he bread and sold dogs, and Mr. Cater to You, soul food dinners. Donell loved animals, fishing, cooking, gardening and most of all singing. However his most proud accomplishments was his “team”; his children and grandchildren who he spoke about to anyone who would listen. Donell is survived by his wife Yolanda Moses of New Haven, Connecticut. His mother Geraldine Green of Jacksonville, North Carolina, 4 children; Daniqua Brown of Queens, New York, James Sawyer of Germantown, Wisconsin, Donell Green of West Haven, Ct. and Dontae Green of West Haven Ct. Three grandchildren Mason, KaMyah and Bryce of New York. One sister Brenda Harris, of Lumberton, NC, three brothers, Donnie Green, Charles Anthony Parker and Shone Parker all of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Niece: Mckenzie Parker, 2 Nephews, Brendyn Harris and Logan Parker; along with several other family & friends. Donell was predeceased in death by his father James Goss.