Milton S. Krieger

Milton S. Krieger, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Rancho Mirage, CA, on March 28, 2008, surrounded by his loved ones. Milt was born March 14, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY, to Simon and Leah Krieger. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. Milt was widowed after 27 years of marriage to his lovely wife, Betty. He found great joy in the last 15 years of his life with his beloved companion, Nancy Kibrick. Milt was a Pisces and in keeping with his sign had a life long love of water. He swam as many as 100 laps a day for many years and attributed his well-being to his daily regimen. Milt also took great pride in his 45 foot boat, The Aquarius, which he owned for years after relocating to Los Angeles in 1966. As an avid traveler, Milt and Nancy enjoyed cruises to Australia, Antarctica, South America, and Easter Island. Known to his friends as "indestructible", a man of nine lives, and the Eveready Bunny, Milt overcame numerous challenging illnesses. He is survived by his loving companion, Nancy Kibrick; her daughter, Gail Vaccaro and Gail's son, Aaron Vaccaro; step-daughter Susan Mahler and husband Darrell; grandchildren, Burke Mahler and wife Vanessa, and Dara Mahler; great-grandchild, precious Emma Mahler; niece Susan Rosen and family of Belle Harbor, NY. Milt now embarks on his final journey, and as he wished, his ashes will be scattered at sea.