Lynn Ann Greco, 59, passed away April 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Lynn called Oceanport and Dunedin, Florida, home.
Lynn was born June 2, 1965, in New Jersey, the daughter of Paul L. Kenny and Lorraine B. Magelnicki. She grew up in Clark and attended Arthur L. Johnson High School. Lynn was a highly educated woman: She graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, received a master’s in molecular biology from New York University, and later a master’s in education from West Chester University.
Lynn met her husband Gerard (Jerry) Greco in 1982 while both were working a summer job at a Howard Johnson’s restaurant. They were married Aug. 20, 1988, in Clark. Together, they built a life and navigated many changes throughout their 43-year journey, focusing on what was best for their two children, Ally and Brian. Following a career in molecular biology, Lynn chose to dedicate herself to being a full-time mother and homemaker.
Lynn will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and humor. She was knowledgeable in almost any topic and could engage in conversation with almost anyone. She was known for her authenticity, frankness and graciousness. She was an excellent writer and communicator and always on point with good judgment. She had a talent for managing complex projects and logistics efficiently and could be counted on to solve any problem.
Lynn loved to entertain and cook for family and friends. Years ago, she saw an obituary in the newspaper where the individual was described as someone who “threw great parties.” Lynn aspired to do the same and did: She threw great parties.
Lynn loved to travel. She planned exciting trips with her family, friends and independently. She loved a good adventure and was a master frequent flyer, traveling to all corners of the world, including favorite trips to Portugal, Egypt, Japan, India, China, Austria and all over the United States. She achieved her goal of traveling to all 50 states in 2017, documenting it with photos by each state sign. Another of her proudest accomplishments was completing a triathlon in 2007.
She had a passion for National Parks and visited 50, sharing her love for hiking and the outdoors with her bestie, Marisa Meola. She also encouraged her trio of “Bridgewater Hotties” – Mary Beth Fanning, Sue Kiernan and Cindy Lisk – to discover the National Parks. She was an explorer and embraced new places, cuisines and experiences. She also loved New York City and its vibrancy, including live entertainment, concerts, Broadway, fine art, and restaurants.
Driving around in her Ford SUV energized her, and she was an excellent navigator who knew every back road and spot along the way. Lynn loved the culture of New Jersey, where she could be herself and others simply “got it.” She loved music, especially rock and classical. She cherished her solo time and also enjoyed building her calendar for the year to spend time with loved ones.
Lynn was Ben Linville’s loving mother-in-law and the proud grandmother of her new grandson, Luke. She embraced spending precious time with him in his first months.
More than anything else, Lynn was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Her determined spirit, courage and resolve set an example for others facing cancer. She lived life large and did not let any challenge stop her. The energy she brought to the room was contagious. She was optimistic and had a zest for the best of what life had to offer. Lynn made people better because they knew her.
Lynn is survived by her husband Gerard Greco of Dunedin, Florida; her daughter Allison (Greco) Linville, son-in-law Ben Linville, and grandson Luke Linville of Longwood, Florida; and her son Brian Greco of Istanbul, Turkey. She is also survived by her brother Paul Kenny of Clark and his family; her mother-in-law Evelyn Greco of Dunedin, Florida; and her brother-in-law Stephen Greco of Tampa, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynn’s memory to Monmouth Country Friends of the Parks at friendsofmonmouthcountyparks.com or Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation at cdbcf.org.
The article originally appeared in the April 10 – 16, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
