DAVID-MILBY-Obituary

DAVID P. MILBY

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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MILBYDAVID 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,...

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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.

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.

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.

Alice Under the Tree 1977

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

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...

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.

SpheresRon Rozewski

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...

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

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