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Howard Milliman Obituary
Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday (March 9) at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Barbara Gifford officiating. Interment will follow at Branchport Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Howard's name to the Branchport/Keuka Park Fire Dept., 3686 Rte 54A, Branchport, 14418 or to the charity of one's choice.
Howard was born on March 8, 1926, in Penn Yan, the son of the late Ivan and Edna Milliman. Howard was a veteran of W.W. II, he served in the 15th Division of the Army Air Corp. as a tailgunner and completing 24 missions. He retired as a truck driver from Seneca Foods in Dundee after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Johnson-Costello American Legion Post #355 and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Howard loved to spend time with his family and have coffee with his friends.
Howard is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Phyllis; his three children, Deborah Milliman, Thomas Milliman, and Tamara (Edward) Benziger; four grandchildren, Derek Milliman, Daniel Milliman, Nicole Benziger, and Alyssa Benziger; two sisters, Arlene Castner and Doris Strong; and special niece, Janet Castner.
Friends and family may sign the guestbook at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Curtin
March 10, 2010
I was saddened by the passing of Howard.
Although it has been over 30 years since we last spoke, I remember Howard as a kind and loving man with a great sense of humor who was strongly committed to his family. He left a lasting impression on my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
Marlene Daines
March 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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