Vincent A. Milone

Vincent A. Milone

Vincent A. Milone, 68, of Erie, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Francesco and Antoinette D'Alessio Milone.

Vince attended Tech Memorial High School and at the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army. After serving 20 years he retired in 1986. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Medal

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lucy Crockett, and a brother Pasquale "Patsy" Milone.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Deborah A. Freeman Milone, of Erie; three daughters, Belinda Milone (Ray Rogers), Maria Milone, and Christina Wagner (Christopher), all of Erie; three sons, Frank W. Milone of Arizona, Vincent A. Milone (Julie) and Michael V. Milone, both of Erie; one brother, Frank T. Milone (Lorraine) of Erie; and one sister, Michalina "Mickey" Butler of Florida. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and may attend a funeral service on Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 3325 West Lake Road at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Regional Home Health and Hospice, 2564 Village Common Drive, Erie, PA 16506.