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Josephine Milliken Obituary
Josephine M. Milliken of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, after a brave battle with cancer. She was 79.
Daughter of the late Joseph Manzo and Caroline Monaco, she was born November 29, 1928 in Middletown, NY, and later resided in Newburgh. She married Walter W. Milliken on August 30, 1958 in Milford, PA, who survives at home.
She was a member of the Oblates, where she taught CCD; and a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Newburgh, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also volunteered at the Good Shepherd Food Pantry.
Josephine was fondly known as "Mema" to her grand and great-grandchildren, as well as many others. She is deeply loved and will be sadly missed.
In addition to her loving husband of 50 years, Walter, she is survived by her son, Sidney A. Ferguson of Newburgh; daughters, Nancy Ferguson-Rogers of Pleasant Valley, Kathy (Terwilliger) Meroney of Lakehurst, NJ, and Tomasina McFarland of New Windsor; sister, Anita Knapp of Newburgh; long time friend and sister, Shirley Conklin; grandchildren: Aaron Ferguson, Darnell Gordie, Nathan Ferguson, Walter Warner, Jason Ferguson, Alexis and Jadon Meroney; great-grandchildren: Josh and Nicholas Ferguson, Jason and Aubree Ferguson, Armani Gordie, Walter Warner Jr., Jazzmine Warner and Jovanna Seda; nieces and nephews: James and Michael Ferguson, Jackie Haughton and Georgia Wood all of California, Diane Felix, Michelle Knapp, Brenda Long and Jodi Conklin all of Newburgh.
She was predeceased by her son, Gary Ferguson, and sisters, Doris Swinford and Rita Terwilliger.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Orange County Veteran's Cemetery, Goshen.
To send condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Milliken
Jodi Conklin
June 30, 2023
It is so hard to believe it has been 15 years that you went home to be with the Lord.
You are still missed and loved as much today as 15 years ago!
Glenn
June 30, 2020
A great Catholic christian and friend of mine. I miss her very much and know we will see her again, remember she isn't dead but alive in Christ and living joyfully in Heaven with the Lord and His mother and all her love ones. Sure don't seem like she been gone 12 years. God bless each of you. In Jesus and Mary love. glenn
Jodi Conklin
June 30, 2020
Aunt Jo,
Tomorrow will be 12 years since you went home. Now you have your dancing partner there with you! I know you 2 are having a good time!
I love you and miss you, please give my Mom a big hug and kiss from me!
Until we meet again..... Jodi
Glenn Menke
July 2, 2019
Miss you Josie we all will see you someday.
glenn menke
August 2, 2008
Walter and Family, my condolences be with you. I love Josephine very much and the times we prayed and worship together at the oblates and she was such a inspriation to me.May She rest in the Arms of Jesus for her pain has fled away, she is now wrapped in the Love of Jesus and Mary...God bless you..Glenn Menke now lives in Phoenix arizona, i hope Walter you remember me, a friend of Grace and Louise would like to hear from you
diane szeli-speedling
July 9, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Teisha Salinovich
July 9, 2008
Oh my Mema Im soo blessed to have had you in my life and in my childrens. You were like a girlfriend we would stay on the phone for hours laughing forgetting about everything! Everyone who knew you loved you and im sooo proud to call you my mema. Untill we meet again youll always be in my heart xoxo. Love Teisha Walter & Jazzy
Jodi Conklin
July 9, 2008
Aunt Jo, you were and always will be, a beautiful, loving person, "One Classy Lady"! You touched so many lives. We will miss you so much!
Until we meet again, stay safe in the arms of the Lord, We Love you!
Jodi and family
Doris Broadnax
July 8, 2008
Josie and I were in the hospital together and i so admired her strength durring her illness. even tho i knew her a very short time, i will always remember her. God Bless you all durring this difficult time.
Jime' and Mandy Thompson
July 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jon Goodell
July 7, 2008
Walt & Family, I'm so sorry to learn of Josies passing. She was always a very influential person at the Oblates, and she would always have an open ear to anybody who needed spiritual guidance or just wanted to talk. My prayers go out to all. Jon,
Ralph & Patti Caruso
July 7, 2008
Mema, You are really a blessing to all of the People you have helped and cared for. Your heart is bigger than the world knows and you will be missed by everyone you have touched. My times with you were happy ones and seeing you laugh only brings the best of memories. God Bless You
jessica townes
July 6, 2008
my thoughts & prayers are with "aunt joe's" family & loved ones. she was a special woman, one of a kind. very sincerely, jessica townes.
Cindi Guerra
July 6, 2008
Josie and I taught CCD together at the Oblates for about 4 years. Words cannot express the love I have for her. I have so many wonderful memories of our friendship and all the fun we had every year when would put our CCD program together. We also worked together at the auto auction. Josie was everyones mother.She had a way of letting everyone into her life. I am so happy for her that she is now in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Till we meet again. Love, Cindi Guerra
Sue and Joe Cotten
July 6, 2008
To Nancy-Boomer and Family
Our prayers are with you all.
God Bless
JOSEPH COTTEN III
July 6, 2008
Rest in PEACE my MeMa you know I still LOVE YOU You are going to a better place where there is NO suffering. We are going to miss you. GOD BLESS AND KEEP SMILING YOU ARE A ROSE THAT IS ABOUT TO BLOOM HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE LOVE YA!!!!!!!
Barbara Louthan
July 6, 2008
To Walter and family: Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy.
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