Franklin ‘Frank’ P. Milkovich

January 30, 1934 – Nov. 15, 2022

 

 

Franklin “Frank” P. Milkovich, of Cold Spring, NY entered into rest, Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was 88 years old.

Born in Kingston, NY, January 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mildred (Baricevic) Milkovich.

Frank spent his early years growing up in Kingston before the family relocated to Cold Spring after the death of his father. He attended Haldane High School where he excelled both academically and athletically. He completed his undergraduate work at Ohio Wesleyan University in chemistry. After serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 he returned to school where he earned his Master’s degree from Union College. Frank went on the teach chemistry at Haldane to countless students over the years. During this time, he earned a second Master’s degree in school administration from New York University. Frank’s long career with the Haldane School District culminated with him becoming the School Principal and Assistant Superintendent. He also found time to coach the varsity baseball and football teams. In 2017 Frank was inducted into the first class of the Haldane Athletic Hall of Fame for being a phenomenal athlete in baseball, basketball and football. He was also inducted into the Haldane Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 along with the members of the 1963 championship baseball team he coached.

Franks community and civic interests were many, he was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Loretto Church, life member of the Cold Spring Lion’s Club where he served as president, he was named Lion of the year in 2006 and was instrumental with the club’s scholarship fund which is now named after him. He helped form the Cold Spring Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycees. During this period, they started the first Fourth of July Community Day on the riverfront with its legendary fireworks display. Frank’s dedication to the Haldane School District and his community were exemplary.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jean (Celeste) Milkovich, son David (Annette) Milkovich of Delray Beach, FL and daughter Lisa (Eric) Lange of Mandeville, LA; granddaughter Kasey (Ryan) Smith of New Orleans, LA; brother Steven Milkovich of Glenham, NY and sister Stephanie Procker of San Jose, CA. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers John Milkovich, Michael Milkovich, brother-in-law Leonard Procker and mother and father-in-law Louis and Evelyn Celeste.

At the request of the family, cremation and services will be private. Donations in Frank’s name may be made to Cold Spring Lions Club, the Frank Milkovich Scholarship Fund, at www.coldspringlions.org.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of White, Venuto & Morrill, FCS. Newburgh, NY.

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