Felix J. Milano “Phil’
SARATOGA SPRINGS. Felix J. Milano “Phil”, age 91, passed
away April, 3rd, 2013 at Saratoga Hospital.
Felix was born April 17, 1921 in Amsterdam, NY the son of
the late Philip and Grace Guiffre Milano.
He spent his childhood working as a delivery boy, later
moving on to help his father peddle fruits and vegetables. Eventually his father became the owner of a
Grocery Store and with Phil’s hard work he was given half ownership in the
store.
Phil was called to serve his country in the Army in
1943. This was the beginning of a
distinguished military campaign in which he was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver
Star and Purple Heart.
After his honorable discharge from the military he went back
to work with his parents at the grocery eventually opening Market Hill Food
Center and the Rockton Y which became a very popular food market. Phil also opened Dutch Treat Donuts store and
remained there until he moved to the farm in Hagaman to raise horses.
Predeceased by daughter Carol Milano.
He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Milano (Barry Segel)
of Saratoga; son Philip Milano of Saratoga; grand-children Talia Lindheimer (Erick),
P.J. Milano (Becky), Joel Villa (Lisa), and Richard Villa; great – grandchild
Zack Lindheimer, Zoe Villa and Jake Villa.
Funeral service in honor of Phil will be held on Monday April
8th, 2013 at 6:00 PM at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave
(also route 9), Saratoga Springs, NY. A viewing will be held on Monday from 4-5:45 PM prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Interment with full military honors will be held on Tuesday
April 9th, 2013, at 12:30 PM at the Gerald B. H Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
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