Vernon George Milam
Vernon George Milam, 93 years old, devoted husband, passed away peacefully on September 14, in his Naples, Florida home.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Caroline Brown Milam of Staten Island, N.Y., and by three daughters: Karen Rumolo (Michael Rumolo), Ann Milam (Brad Hill), and Lynn Schaefer (Wayne Schaefer). Also mourning his passing are grandchildren: Kristen Mullane (John Mullane), Steven Rumolo, Matthew Rumolo, and Kelly Schaefer, and great-grandson John Michael Mullane.
Vern was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and raised in Queens, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to October 1945, stationed first on a destroyer in the Atlantic, and later on the<i> Essex</i> aircraft carrier in the Pacific.
He married Caroline Brown in 1951 and raised their family in Staten Island, N.Y. Vern was an amateur carpenter, with an eye for perfection, and made many renovations in his home. Later, Vern and his family moved to Cherry Hill, N.J. and Medford, N.J. For most of his adult life, Vern worked at Texaco’s New York office and finished his career as account analyst of Texaco’s Philadelphia office. Following retirement, he and Caroline relocated to Sun City Center, Florida, in 1984. One year ago, they moved to Naples, Florida.
Vern was a devout Episcopalian and active in his churches, and was always eager to serve. He was Senior Warden and served on the Vestry at the Church of the Ascension on Staten Island, N.Y., chairman of the church bazaar, and built a cabinet to house the new organ pipes. He was also on the Vestry at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Sun City Center, Florida, and a leading member of the Building Committee for a new church building.
When living in Sun City Center, Vern volunteered with the local rescue squad and Meals on Wheels. He always had a special connection with dogs and volunteered with a guide dog organization. When he wasn't helping others, Vern could frequently be found on the golf course.
Vern was an avid Yankees fan of the Ruth-Gehrig Bronx Bombers. He was in Yankee Stadium as a boy to see Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech on July 4, 1939.
Vern's family always came first. He will be deeply missed by family and those who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd., E., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts can be given to the Building Fund of
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Caroline Brown Milam of Staten Island, N.Y., and by three daughters: Karen Rumolo (Michael Rumolo), Ann Milam (Brad Hill), and Lynn Schaefer (Wayne Schaefer). Also mourning his passing are grandchildren: Kristen Mullane (John Mullane), Steven Rumolo, Matthew Rumolo, and Kelly Schaefer, and great-grandson John Michael Mullane.
Vern was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and raised in Queens, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to October 1945, stationed first on a destroyer in the Atlantic, and later on the<i> Essex</i> aircraft carrier in the Pacific.
He married Caroline Brown in 1951 and raised their family in Staten Island, N.Y. Vern was an amateur carpenter, with an eye for perfection, and made many renovations in his home. Later, Vern and his family moved to Cherry Hill, N.J. and Medford, N.J. For most of his adult life, Vern worked at Texaco’s New York office and finished his career as account analyst of Texaco’s Philadelphia office. Following retirement, he and Caroline relocated to Sun City Center, Florida, in 1984. One year ago, they moved to Naples, Florida.
Vern was a devout Episcopalian and active in his churches, and was always eager to serve. He was Senior Warden and served on the Vestry at the Church of the Ascension on Staten Island, N.Y., chairman of the church bazaar, and built a cabinet to house the new organ pipes. He was also on the Vestry at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Sun City Center, Florida, and a leading member of the Building Committee for a new church building.
When living in Sun City Center, Vern volunteered with the local rescue squad and Meals on Wheels. He always had a special connection with dogs and volunteered with a guide dog organization. When he wasn't helping others, Vern could frequently be found on the golf course.
Vern was an avid Yankees fan of the Ruth-Gehrig Bronx Bombers. He was in Yankee Stadium as a boy to see Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech on July 4, 1939.
Vern's family always came first. He will be deeply missed by family and those who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd., E., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts can be given to the Building Fund of