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Robert Milli Obituary
Harrington Park - MILLI, Robert A., 86, of Harrington Park passed away on July 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (2015). Devoted father to Brian (Lisa) and Liza (Marshall). Papa extraordinaire to his cherished grandsons Nick, Harry, Robbie and Andrew. Steadfast friend to so many, both here and gone. Bob appreciated every single day of his life. Born and raised in Brooklyn and Baltimore, he enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. After his service, he returned to Maryland, where he met an Irish beauty named Mary Jane Mulligan, who became his beloved wife. Bob was immensely grateful to have had a wonderful career as an actor. He performed on Broadway and on daytime television for many years, working with the likes of Richard Burton, Helen Hayes, and Jessica Tandy. He was the radio and television voice of Porsche, Revlon, Air France, and many others. He loved great food, sharp clothes, the New York Yankees, and yelling at the TV whenever the Giants were playing. After a good day on the course, he would enter his home and announce, "I am golf". He was skilled at building and restoring World War II model planes and Lionel trains, and he once built a working scale model of a German U-Boat, with which he fearlessly patrolled the perilous waters of Central Park. His final weeks might have been his finest of all. Through his actions, he taught us lessons in dignity, bravery, and forgiveness that will remain in our hearts forever. We will be eternally grateful to the angels of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Villa Marie Claire hospice for giving Bob the peace and comfort to do that. "Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!". Funeral Mass, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 11am, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Tenafly, NJ. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire hospice, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458.
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Sue Trnka Cole
June 25, 2024
Dear Brian and Liza ~~~
You may not remember me ... I used to babysit for you when you lived in Tenafly. You were the cutest kids!
I was going through `stuff´ my mom had saved. There were articles about your mom and dad. I thought I would "look" for you. I found the obits for your mom and dad. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and Mary Jane were such fun people! They would hop over the fence and join us for a barbeque in our backyard. It was a gathering place for the neighborhood! Your mom and dad were so entertaining! We were all fascinated by their stories!!
I hope the two of you are happy and doing what you love. Enjoy your kids!
Hugs to you, both, and your families ~~~ Sue Trnka Cole
joanna brawley-nee Marchese
December 18, 2020
A good friend. So sad to lose him
July 31, 2019
Bob and Mary Jane were so close to my family for many, many years. I will remember their kindness, and their love for life for as long as I live. I saw Bob play Horatio opposite Richard Burton in Hamlet on Broadway in early 1960's. Mary Jane was the sweetest, prettiest woman I've ever met. The world is diminished significantly with their absence. Greg Pugliese and Family
Monica Brady Wells
July 26, 2019
Bob and Mary Jane were very visible in my life growing up - My dad cast them in many shows. I recall visiting them at their apartment in NYC during the time that Bob was in Hamlet with Richard Burton. I remember hearing that Liz Taylor was jealous of Mary Jane, because Burton found her attractive which was understandable as she was always a beauty. I recall babysitting for Brian at Mary Jane's mother Maisy's home in College Park. My deepest condolences to the family.
Brigid Brady Witkowski
July 26, 2019
Bob and Mary Jane were significant, glamorous people for me as a child. My Dad, Leo Brady, greatly admired them as actors and cast them as often as he could at Olney Theatre in the summers. They always had an attractive joie de vivre. Everyone loved being around them.
Condolences from the Leo Brady family.
Cathy Graham Mays
July 21, 2019
Bob and Mary Jane were like uncle and aunt to us Graham kids. They were members of the family year-round, but especially every summer when they worked at Olney Theatre. Indeed a sweet prince with a kind and noble heart! Sending love and hugs to Brian and Liza and their families.
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