Bruce Green

Passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents Irving and Ruth Green. Survived by his wife, Martha; father of Jordana Laurent (Jonathan) and Matthew Green (Andrew); brother of Judy Deitcher (Shlomo), Lois Wittenstein; brother-in-law of Sharon Ward (Michael), Steven Lavender (Rachel), Susan Fornara (Christopher); and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Bruce was born in New Jersey and moved to Rochester in 1983 after finishing his post-doctoral work in microbiology. Bruce worked in vaccine development at several pharmaceutical companies, enduring numerous acquisitions, until he finished his career at Pfizer in 2015. He was a world-expert in otitis media (middle ear infection) and had dozens of patents throughout his career. He was well known in the conference circuit, traveling around the world and establishing friendships along the way.

Shortly after moving to Rochester, he met Martha at the JCC’s singles group. They married at Temple Beth El in 1985, and have two wonderful children. Family was very important to him, and he cherished the time he spent with his extended family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bruce was kind, witty, warm, and a fantastic friend to all who knew him. His love of traveling extended from work to his personal life, and he and Martha traveled extensively together, passing their passion onto their children. He loved photography, tennis, skiing, reading, gardening, art, history, cooking, and ending the day with a cold beer.

Bruce was active in the Jewish community where he served on the boards of the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Home of Rochester and Temple Beth El, along with various positions in New City Jewish Center. He loved studying Talmud and being involved in synagogue life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services will be held on FRIDAY December 12, 2025 at 11 AM in The Main Sanctuary at Temple Beth El (139 Winton Road South, Rochester, New York 14610). CLICK HERE for a map to Temple.

For those unable to attend the funeral service in person, please CLICK HERE to Livestream the service.

A procession will follow to White Haven Memorial Park.

The family will sit Shiva at 43 Tobey Court, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Click here for a Map to the House) on:

Saturday (December 13):  7-9pm

Sunday, (December 14):  2-4pm and 7-9pm

Monday, (December 15):  2-4pm and 7-9pm

Tuesday, (December 16):  2–4pm and 7–9pm

Wednesday, (December 17):  2-4pm and 7-9pm

(Please do not park on both sides of the road.)

Donations may be made to Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14610, the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 [Donate Online], or Hadassah, 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 [Donate Online] in Bruce’s memory.