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FRANK DeMILO Obituary

DeMILO, FRANK “BUTCHIE” Frank “Butchie” DeMilo, 74, of East Haven passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 26, 2014. He was born in New Haven on July 2, 1940. Frank was the son of the late John DeMilo and Mary Bertone DeMilo. He was the loving husband of Frances Canetti DeMilo and father to John (Lori) DeMilo and Mary Lyn (Andrew) Tantorski. Frank was cherished by his grandchildren, Alyssa, Rebecca, Michael, Mark, and Ava. Frank is survived by his sisters, Jean (Andy) Inglese, and Christine DeMilo; and a brother, Anthony (Marie) DeMilo. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Mia DeMilo. Frank was employed as a corporate accountant for Olin Corp. for over 40 years until his retirement. He was an altar server and board member at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Frank was an extremely generous, family man and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Friday morning at 11:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 12:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call FRIDAY MORNING from 8:30-11:30. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main St. 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Sign Butchie’s guestbook online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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Published by The New Haven Register from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2014.

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Anthony Fiengo

September 4, 2014

I was sadened to hear of the loss of your husband. I have know Butchie for over 50 years .We grew up on Fair St.Butchie had the first car in the neighborhood,(a 51 chevy)We chipped in for gas but Butchie wouldnt take it.Always a great guy to be with.I will keep him in my prayers.

Krista Sandoval

September 2, 2014

Frank was great person. He was kind and caring and always had time to stop and listen or give an encouraging word. Regularly, he had a new story to share about his grandchildren and what they were up to. He loved his family very much. I am thankful for his friendship. He will be greatly missed.

Anna Hlywa Corra

August 30, 2014

A wonderful and kind man, who would always help anyone who asked him at Olin. Deepest condolences to the DeMilo Family. RIP Frank.

C C (Psalms 23)

August 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Scott Petruzzelli

August 28, 2014

Frank was a true gentleman and great boss. Always a friendly smile and always talking about his grand kids. Never forget the pastries on the Saints day I could never remember and the way he use to tease me about it. Frank, Ed, Mary, Kevin, Hattie, and the rest of the "Olin" family. I remember those days fondly. Rest in peace my friend. Every once in awhile I still feel your friendly pat on my back and hear you telling me everything will be fine.

Tony and Donna Macolino

August 28, 2014

DEAR FRAN AND BELOVED CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN,
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF SUCH A A DEAR FRIEND WHO NOT ONLY HAD AN IMPACT ON TONY 'S YEAR'S AT OLIN, WHERE HE BEGAN EACH DAY LISTENING TO FRANK READ THE OBITUARIES TO TONY, WHO NEVER READ THEM.THIS DOESN'T SEEM REAL READING YOURS. WE HAVE SHARED OUR FRIENDSHIP OVER 40 YEARS FROM OLIN UP TO OUR FIRST GRANDCHILD. WE WILL MISS HIM. FRANK'S LOVE FOR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY GRANDCHILDREN, FRIENDS AND LIFE HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION IN OUR LIVES. FROM OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE GREEN MOUNTAINS IN VERMONT TO THE PRESENT, HIS HUMOR, SMILE AND LOVE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR LIVES. OUR FAMILY WILL TRULY MISS YOU FRANK. IT'S TOO SOON FOR YOU TO GO. TO THOSE YOU LEFT BEHIND, SO MANY WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. LOVE TONY AND DONNA

Joe Gesullo

August 28, 2014

My Tribute to Frank DeMilo
From Joe Gesullo

I want to mention a couple of things that remind me of Frank DeMilo.

I recall the days we commuted together on our company van back and forth from Milford to Stamford, CT, and all the laughs we had because of Frank. He made the ride bearable!

Also, if it weren't for Frank, hundreds of people, including myself, would never have heard or fallen in love with Lucibello's Pastries in New Haven. There wasn't a month that went by that Frank did not bring in one of those "oozing" Italian Birthday Cakes for someone in our office. Lucibello's should name a pastry after him!

Also, how we would joke about our similar Italian family traits.

Frank was the cause of great joy and laughter amongst his friends. And even after retirement separated us, he made an effort to keep up those relationships. I'll always remember him and smile!

Michael & Donna Stellato

August 28, 2014

Mike and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss, hopefully all of your wonderful memories will help you during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts...
The Stellato Family

Dr. Michael Pace

August 28, 2014

Dear Fran and the family,

Frank was one of my mom's personal favorites. She just loved him. He was more than her supervisor at Olin, he was a close friend.

Arlene and I extend to you and the family our deepest sympathies at your loss.

Joe and Cathy Pistritto

August 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May you find peace and comfort in all of your wonderful memories of Frank.

August 28, 2014

So very sorry Christina. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Betsy

Nellie Mathis

August 28, 2014

Frank you will be sorely missed. I enjoyed our talks and laughs while working. You were so proud of your family, I feel as if I know them. You can keep my dad company for me.

Heidi Putnam

August 28, 2014

Will remember Frank as always having a smile on his face and talking about his family during his days at Olin. His visits to both IT and HR were always enjoyable. My condolences to all who loved him.

Virginia Klump

August 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. God will be with all of you as he always was with Frank as he inspired him throughout his life. He was the best person I knew and now you have your own special guardian angel always watching over all of you. I pray you all peace, and unconditional love always.

Gail Hall

August 27, 2014

An Ear that Listened
A Hand that helped
A Heart that shared
A Friend who always cared
When I count my blessings, Frank's insurmountable Love for Family and Friends tops the list. It was an honor to have worked with Frank.

To Fran and Family, May all your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Cindy Hull

August 27, 2014

Fran & Family - I am so sorry to hear about Frank. We worked together for all those years at Olin. Whenever I needed something done, an ear to complain to or just a friendly smile - Frank was always there. We were part of a "family" at Olin, and all he ever spoke about was his family, children and grandchildren. He was a very special gentleman and friend
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Frank and Pat Sponzo

August 27, 2014

So very sad. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed.

August 27, 2014

Frank was one of the first people I met in corporate accounting at Olin, he always found a way to help you out and had a joke or funny anecdote to go along with the answer. He was loved and respected by all. A great loss to his family, friends and colleagues.
I am truly sorry hear of your loss.
Adele Koehm

August 27, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of Frank's passing. I, too, worked with him at Olin, and he was such a wonderful, wonderful person. Frank had a solution to all of my accounting woes ! But more importantly, he always had a smile, and could make you smile. He was one of a kind - loved by everyone who knew him.

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, whom he so dearly loved and treasured.
Sharon Doughty

Vince Boreland

August 27, 2014

Frank was one of the great accounting champions at Olin. There never was a problem he couldn't solve. If heaven needs a problem solver, he is on his way. Condolences to the Demilo family.

ALBERT CANOSA

August 27, 2014

Frank was a wonderfully, giving, person inside and out; A thoughtful, treasured, friend without a doubt.

And I just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of a grateful heart to have known you as a giving, thoughtful family man.

We will miss you.

Al and Sharon Canosa

August 27, 2014

Dear Fran and family;
Our hearts are so hurt to hear of Franks passing, he was such a gentleman, a very very good husband, father and friend. Please know that he will be missed. He always had a smile for my sister and I and our family on Englewood Drive, Our prayers are with you all. Love Carmel Fico

Tim Glover

August 27, 2014

Frank was one of the good guys, truly sorry to hear of his passing. I have many fond memories of our short time together in corporate accounting at Olin in the "old days" One of my favorite rememberances was that I made Frank a "fake" window for his office so he could become a member of the "windows" group. That small window hung on his wall at least for the time that I was there. Really sad to hear of his passing I will never forget his smiling face.

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