Necrology
Because Hamilton Remembers
John Ogden Greenstreet '43
Sep. 30, 1920-Mar. 4, 2005
John Ogden Greenstreet ’43, a retired furniture buyer, was born on September 30, 1920, in New York City. The son of the well-known actor Sydney Greenstreet and the former Dorothy Ogden, he prepared for college at Berkshire School in Massachusetts and came to the Hill in 1939. A member of Chi Psi, he left Hamilton at the end of his freshman year.
John Greenstreet, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, moved to Hollywood, CA, after the war to join his father and begin his career as a furniture buyer. In 1969, he relocated to Tucson, AZ, where he was employed by Levy’s department store until his retirement in 1984. A tennis player in his younger years, he later became a golf enthusiast and winner of many trophies for his achievements on the fairway.
John O. Greenstreet was still residing in Tucson when he died on March 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cochran Greenstreet; a daughter and son, Gail H. and James O. Greenstreet; and three grandchildren and three stepsons.
Note: Memorial biographies published prior to 2004 will not appear on this list.
Necrology Writer and Contact:
Christopher Wilkinson '68
Email: Chris.Wilkinson@mail.wvu.edu
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Hamilton has a long-standing history of benefiting from estate and life payment gifts. Thoughtful alumni, parents, and friends who remember Hamilton in their estate plans, including retirement plan beneficiary designations, or complete planned gifts are recognized and honored as Joel Bristol Associates.
