DAVID P. MILBY

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DAVID MILBY Obituary

MILBY
DAVID P., January 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Rosemary and father of Andrew, at his home in Abington. Formerly of Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Proud graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art 1962 and the University of Pennsylvania 1964, J. S. Guggenheim fellow for painting 1966-67, longtime Professor of Integrative Arts at the Pennsylvania State University Abington Campus. Services private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your preferred charitable institution in support of the arts.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID MILBY

14 Entries

Kristine Cottrill

June 27, 2021

I’m sorry for your loss. I recently helped my mother move her paintings around and she shared a sweet story. Mr Milby taught her art history in the late 60s. She purchased one of his paintings. She has moved this painting with her to many homes.

Kristine Cottrill

June 27, 2021

I’m so sorry for your loss. I recently was helping my mother move her paintings around and she shared a story about Mr Milby. He taught her art history in the late 60s and she purchased one of his paintings. It has moved with her all these years. She has great memories of his class.

February 18, 2020

It's always great to remember a great older brother, and the memories of others being sent from time to time are sweet and comforting. Thanks to Ron recently and others who have shared. We really do miss him! Younger brother, Phil.

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Ronald Rozewski

February 17, 2020

This woodcut of David's was an example of his generosity.

Sarah Moffatt

August 30, 2019

Mr. Milby was my art instructor at PSU Abington. I absolutely loved going to his classes just for our lengthy chats about cars and art. He was a genuine person with a great heart and great advice. I think about him from time to time and the impression he left on my artistic skills and thinking. I remember he showed me a book about his artwork and I was blown away. His work and teachings really inspired me to be less uptight about what I was working on. He taught my brother as well and I know he too had a great affinity for Mr. Milby. I wish I could still have another chat with him. He was a rarity in this world, very kind and warm with others, and always willing to help. Very sad to hear of his passing. My apologies for the late condolences.

May 23, 2017

David was one of my first art teachers at PCA night school back in 1971. He was a really wonderful and inspiring teacher and a warm, sincere person. The world needs more people like David. God bless his family and his spirit.
-- Roy L.

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Ronald Rozewski

February 14, 2016

David was kind enough to let me stay over in his studio apartment on Filbert St. when I first came to Philadelphia in the late sixties to accept a graduate school scholarship to the Philadelphia College of Art. I had a few days to check out the city and the schools facilities. Although David wasn't around I got a preview of his personality and life style through his art work and the organization of his apartment and belongings. His neatness and orderliness were as impressive as that I had experienced while in the Army.
David was already friends with a number of other artists who were graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Art like myself. Over the years we shared many good times together at openings and parties some of which were held at his studio there on Filbert.
These were some of our mutual friends: Gerald Herdman, Bennett Lorber, Charles Yates, John Taylor, Piero Dorazio, Natvar Bhavsar, and many others. We shared many stimulating and happy times together.
The David I knew was warm, engaging, quick to smile, and attentive. He was very thoughtful, very smart, with an excellent sense of humor.
Our friendship thinned with my relocation to CA in the late eighties but I still retain vivid memories of shared experiences from our "early years". For a few years John Maruskin, (another Cleveland Artist) and myself were tenants of a three story apartment builiding David owned in South Philadelphia.
David was an excellent landlord.
Attached is a small painting (40 inches wide or so) I gave David many years ago.

Doug and Linda Mcdowell

February 9, 2015

Rosemary and Andrew, we are saddened by David's passing and will keep you both in our thoughts. He was an incredibly talented artist.

Renee Lorber

January 31, 2015

Rosemary and Andrew
I felt so sad after learning of David's passing.
He was such a talented and wonderful man.
May the days ahead bring you comfort ini the dear memories of him.
Renee Lorber

Enid Schreibman

January 18, 2015

Rosemary,
I was shocked and sad to hear of David's death. I was happy to hear that he died at home. I hope he did not suffer. Death is so hard under any circumstances. I wish you tenderness and peace.
Enid Schreibman

January 15, 2015

David Milby was my Good Samaritan on more than one occasion. I've missed him these last several years. May God bless sweet Rosemary and Andrew as only He can.
Bob Postma
Greensboro, NC

January 12, 2015

Hi again Andrew and Rosemary - You really did wonderfully in honoring David's memory Saturday, and I am grateful for all you did. Will keep praying for you both - for comfort, strength and encouragement. Thanks again - Phil.

January 12, 2015

Dear Andrew,
Your father was a good friend for many years. He always spoke of you with so much love and pride. I will miss him.
Peace,
Peter Crabb

January 12, 2015

Andrew we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your Mom are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diana and Danny Episcopo

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