Robert E. Milmore passed away quietly Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of 84, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended Brooklyn Prep. Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he served as a sergeant in the United States Army.
Robert then worked for over 35 years in information technology for Sterling Drug and Eastman Kodak. He was fortunate to retire at an early age to travel and spend time with family and friends. Robert was an avid golfer and enjoyed summer days at Avon-by-the-Sea. He was a passionate fan of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Robert and his wife of 60 years, Carol E. Milmore, resided in Holmdel for the past 55 years where they raised their three children. Over the years, Robert was a Holmdel Youth Athletic Association coach, a member of the New Jersey Jaycees, and a member of the Holmdel Planning Board.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary, and his brothers, Thomas and John. He is survived by his wife Carol and his three children: daughter Lisa and her husband John Snowden; daughter Christine; and son Robert. In addition, he is survived by his four grandchildren: Eric, Victoria, Gabriella and Joseph. He is also survived by his two sisters, Helen and Barbara, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Oct. 28 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A brief memorial service was held Oct. 29 at Thompson Memorial Home, followed by interment at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown.
The article originally appeared in the November 3 – 9, 2022 print edition of The Two River Times.
