Miriam (Sis) Henry Green, Bridgeport Community Member, Dies at 99
Miriam (Sis) Henry Green, a longtime Bridgeport resident and accomplished artist, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was 99 years old. Her passing was confirmed in an obituary published by the Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home via Legacy.com.
Born in New York on February 20, 1927, Miriam’s life spanned nearly a century of significant cultural and local change. She became a familiar face in the Bridgeport community following her graduation from Bassick High School in 1945—the year the Second World War ended and Connecticut’s industrial cities began a major period of change. She spent 49 years married to her husband, Edward Irwin Green, who predeceased her.
A Legacy of Art and Community Engagement
Beyond her contributions to the local social fabric, Miriam was an accomplished oil painter. Her work garnered recognition in various art shows, serving as a creative cornerstone of her life. Friends and family also remember her for her dedication to the game of mahjong, an interest that provided both intellectual engagement and enduring social connections.
Family Schedules Friday Service at Bridgeport Synagogue
The family has organized funeral services to honor her memory. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, located at 2710 Park Ave in Bridgeport. Following the service, interment will take place at the B’nai Israel Cemetery at 183 Kings Hwy E. in Fairfield.
Miriam is survived by her two daughters, Laurie (James Jr.) Kivney and Carol Green, as well as two grandsons, Jesse D. Kivney and Sean P. Kivney. In keeping with her family’s wishes, those who wish to offer a tribute in lieu of flowers are encouraged to make a donation to Parkinson’s Research, an area of medical study that remains a critical priority for aging populations and their families across the United States.
