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Joseph MILLS Obituary

MILLS - Joseph C. October 27, 2012, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Florence (nee Rudny); dearest father of David (Betsy), Donald (Karen), Joseph P. (Marie), Michael (Linda), Stephen and Catherine; loving grandfather of Justin, Jason, Brandon, Jonathan and Rachel Mills; son of the late Michael and Agnes (nee Horvatovich) Milkovich; brother of Ann Correri; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY, Wednesday morning at 8:45 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:15. Mr. Mills was a member of The Lackawanna Fire Department's VFW Weber Post #898, American Legion Glab Post #1477, veteran of U.S. Navy and served as tour guide at OLV Basilica. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2012.

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Anthony Japuntich

September 16, 2020

This comes very late as I had not been in contact with Joe for some time, but he was a good friend in the Sinai, Egypt at the Multinational Forces base there where he worked as a fireman. He and I visited Cairo, Egypt together and he later visited me when I was in Ohio in 1987. Joe was one of the best people I have ever met.

Risa Paonessa

November 18, 2012

Dear Mills Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. "Bean & Barley" Joe was a part of our "Stumpy's" family. We always felt like he was related. From my Dad's days when your Dad would come and get barley soup for his Mother to the later years when he brought in new customers to Risa's or took out sandwiches to people that he thought would love a good NY deli Pastrami. Not to mention his jokes. He will always bring a smile to my face and will be missed.'Our love and prayers
are with you all.
Risa Paonessa and all of us at Risa's

Marcia Plante

November 3, 2012

To the Mills Family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. As my kind and caring neighbor, he will be sorely missed. It just won't be the same without him next door.

But at least we can be consoled knowing he is in a good place with God and the angels.

November 3, 2012

My thoughts are with the family. Rest in peace.

Bryan and Gail Clayback

November 1, 2012

Mr. David Mills and the rest of the Mills Family,

We send our condolences to you and the family for the loss of your father. He is now welcomed into the hands of God in Heaven. We are sure he will now look down upon his family and friends and provide guidance from above as he did so on Earth. God Bless.

Donna Kokanovich

October 31, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you all.

Ralph Miranda

October 31, 2012

Mills Family,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

JoAnn & Mark Swanson

October 30, 2012

My heart goes out to the family for the loss of a kind, gentle, and wonderful man. I have so many memories that I will always cherish. My prayers are with you all.

Jakob Rickettson

October 29, 2012

I express my deepest condolences for the family of Mr. Joseph Mills especially my long time friend and Earth Science teacher Mr. David Mills. I'm always there as a shoulder to lean on.

Reynold & Dorothy Jennetti

October 29, 2012

Dear Steve and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Reynold and I have many memories of your Dad. It was always a pleasure to see and speak with him. Again, sorry for your loss.

October 29, 2012

We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. He always made us laugh with a good story and usually it was more than one story...Your father was always plesent and so nice to me and my family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace...

George and Millie Kokanovich

October 29, 2012

Jos, I'm so glad I had the chance to see you in the nursing home and spend some precious time with you and share some laughs. I'm so relieved that you are not in pain anymore. Fly with the Angels, Jos. You are sorely missed. Love you always, Ank

Sharon Gawlak Siegle & family

October 29, 2012

"Uncle" Dave and family...I am sorry for your loss. I remember Joe with so much fondness from when I was younger. He would go with my Uncle Frank and me to Manganos for donuts as well as Friendly's for ice cream. He always treated me with such kindness and compassion. He was a good man that will be missed by many. Rest in peace Joe.

Ron and Nancy Rudny

October 29, 2012

Although Ron and I didn't see Uncle Joe often we will remember him for his kindness to us. He will be missed.

Fr.Zarko Mula

October 29, 2012

My greatest sympathy and prayers for Joe and family!

Joseph, dear friend, you will be sorely missed. Eucharistic Adoration Society, Diocese of Buffalo

Millie and Don Mang

October 29, 2012

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