- by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 1:24pm
Credit: Millison Family FAIRFIELD, NJ - The family of David R. Millison, of Montville and formerly of Fairfield, have announced that he passed away peacefully after complications from surgery Thursday, at the age of 75. His family was at his side at the time of passing and they are deeply saddened by their loss.
Millison was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, scoutmaster, role model, mentor and friend to all; the community will mourn his absence.
Millison was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, scoutmaster, role model, mentor and friend to all; the community will mourn his absence.
Born in Glen Ridge, Dave lived in Fairfield most of his life before moving to Montville in 2011. He graduated from Rutgers Business School and worked as a Certified Public Accountant for Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation, in Totowa, CW Bollinger & Co., in Montclair and Carteret Savings Bank, in Morristown. For many years, Dave worked as a substitute teacher in local middle and high schools and served as treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell. Dave was called to service when, during the 1960s Newark riots, his Army National Guard unit reported for duty.
Scouting
Dave was a dedicated and revered scoutmaster for Fairfield Boy Scouts Troop 7 for 46 years.
Dave was a dedicated and revered scoutmaster for Fairfield Boy Scouts Troop 7 for 46 years.
"Dave was extremely proud to have had
sixty-one scouts achieve the rank of Eagle,
with five more currently nearing their goal," commented a family member.
"To him, every scout was 'a great kid;'
his love for kids was boundless."
Service
Active in the community and dedicated to public service, Dave received numerous awards and accolades from local civic and community organizations, municipal departments and town officials.
He was a dedicated foster parent, providing a home and loving guidance for many New Jersey children from 1989 to 2002, and remained committed to his current role as a mentor.
For more than 20 years, Dave served as a Sunday School teacher in both the Fairfield Reformed Church and the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, where he was a member. He also served as an elder, deacon, usher and Superintendent of the Sunday School.
He was a founder and later president of the West Essex Fellowship Basketball League, and also served as president of the Camp Wyanokie Commission.
Active in the community and dedicated to public service, Dave received numerous awards and accolades from local civic and community organizations, municipal departments and town officials.
He was a dedicated foster parent, providing a home and loving guidance for many New Jersey children from 1989 to 2002, and remained committed to his current role as a mentor.
For more than 20 years, Dave served as a Sunday School teacher in both the Fairfield Reformed Church and the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, where he was a member. He also served as an elder, deacon, usher and Superintendent of the Sunday School.
He was a founder and later president of the West Essex Fellowship Basketball League, and also served as president of the Camp Wyanokie Commission.
"David Millison loved his God, his family,
his community and children," his family member continued.
"Stories of his generosity and caring nature are endless and
honesty and integrity were deeply ingrained in his character;
he was an exemplary role model.
He sought out opportunities to give, to serve, to mentor and to lead.
To him, a stranger was a friend not yet met and a friend was a friend for life."
Dave's Family
Dave was predeceased by his parents, Carol and Harold Millison, and brother, Donald Millison. He is survived by:
Dave was predeceased by his parents, Carol and Harold Millison, and brother, Donald Millison. He is survived by:
- Dave's Wife
Norma Godin Millison - Dave's Children
Patrick Principe
Michael Principe and wife Samen - Dave's Stepchildren
Scott Godin
Jon Godin and wife Elizabeth
Kerrilyn Godin - Dave's Grandchildren
Kaia, Alexander and Julian - Dave's Sister
Lorraine Scholl
"Dave's endearing love of silly puns and facts from the 'Who Cares Department'
was a big part of his personality," the family member expressed.
"He also had an endless thirst for knowledge
and was a treasure trove of historical information."
Memorial Arrangements
The arrangements for David R. Millison are as follows:
The arrangements for David R. Millison are as follows:
- Wednesday, Dec. 10
2pm to 4pm
6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday, Dec. 10
- Memorial Service
First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell - Saturday, Dec. 13
2pm
- Saturday, Dec. 13
Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Market Street Mission would be greatly appreciated:
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Market Street Mission would be greatly appreciated:
- Market Street Mission
In Memory of David Millison
9 Market Street
Morristown, NJ, 07960 - Contributions may be made online here
Message of Condolence
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul Ippolito Dancy Memorial Home in Caldwell. Notes of sympathy may be written to the family online here.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul Ippolito Dancy Memorial Home in Caldwell. Notes of sympathy may be written to the family online here.
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