Union County Democratic Chairman and State Senator Nick Scutari mourns loss of former County Chairman and 22nd District running mate Assemblyman Jerry Green 

Long-time friend and party leader remembered for investing in Suburban victories and being a statewide leader in fight for affordable housing 

(LINDEN) Today, Union County Democratic Committee Chairman and 22nd District Senator Nick Scutari released the following statement regarding the passing of Assemblyman Jerry Green: 

Today, I join with many across Union County and New Jersey in mourning the passing of my friend, Jerry Green. He was so much more than just a colleague and mentor to succeeding generations of politicians – he was a true gentleman legislator who should be remembered for championing progressive policies aimed at helping those in need. As the Chairman of the Housing Committee, he proved himself as a strong and fair statewide leader in the fight for affordable housing, often siding with those who felt their voices are never heard. As Chairman of the UCDC, he prided himself on working closely with all the municipal leaders as well as those at the countywide and state level. He was perhaps the first to see the potential for Democratic victories in places like Summit, Westfield, Springfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, and so many more.  

I’ve known Jerry for a very long time. He was a Union County Freeholder, my predecessor as county chairman, and a respected member of leadership in Trenton. He was also a very private individual, but fiercely loyal to his friends. Jerry was a star athlete who passed on college to get trained and certified as a union-shop butcher. He went on to open his own businesses, including a popular tavern, as well as manage residential properties. And even though those seeking the highest offices would come to him for advice and counsel, he never forgot what was most important to him – his family, and the pride he had in them. I will miss him and am proud to say I was his friend.  

My thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved wife, Wanda, and the entire Green family.