| Date of Birth | April 26, 1937 |
| Passed Away | March 24, 2026 |
| Place of Residence | Topeka |
| Home State | Kansas |
| Service Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport |
| Interment Location | Pleasant Valley Cemetery |
TOPEKA, KANSAS – James Rigney Green (Rick, Jim) died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, of cancer.
He was born in Bath, N.Y., April 26, 1937, to Leonard and Geraldine Rigney Green. He grew up in Hammondsport and graduated from Hammondsport Central School, class of 1955. He earned his B.S. from Syracuse University and his MPA from the University of Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his sister, Gail Kyea, niece Suzanne, and Richard Mahoney, 4 grandnieces:
Jalyn, Kalli, Danielle, Emily, and a great-grandnephew, Cade Michael, and a great-grandniece, Everleigh. Also, cousins Betty (Gerald) Green and children, Barbara (Scott Green and children, Richard (Laura) Kirkmire and children. Also survived by dear friend Dona Peterson.
He was predeceased by his parents, sister Anne, brother-in-law Leonard Kyea, adult nephews Michael and Jared Kyea, cousins Gerald Green, Scott Green, George Backus, Carey Rigney, and numerous aunts and uncles.
A man of many interests, he earned his pilot’s license in 1972 and owned a sailboat. He appreciated good food, good wine, and traveled to Europe every summer. As a pioneer data processor, his jobs always involved computers and ” techy gadgets”. He was employed by the State of Kansas, most recently as Director of the Division of Information Systems.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport, from 11:00 AM to noon, where a funeral will take place at noon, and burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice or Ascend Hospice, 2835 SW Mission Wood Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66614, would be appreciated.
Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport, is honored to assist James’ family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of James are welcome below, or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
My dear friend, companion since 2006 when we met at Topeka PC Users Club’s After Lunch Bunch meeting. You opened up a new adventure in my life with traveling to New York and Florida and the open arms of your family and friends. I will always cherish the memories we made together. Thank you with all my heart.
To my dear friend, companion since 2006 when we met at Topeka PC Computer Club, After Lunch Bunch. You expanded my life with traveling to New York and Florida, and bringing me into the lives of your family and friends. I will always cherish the memories we made together, and miss you deeply.