Mildred (Millie) Garone (90) of Croton on Hudson, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on April 14, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved wife of the late, Michael J. Garone. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Elizabeth, NJ to Lillian (Zehl) and Alex Olson. She is predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Peterson, Helen Apere, Evelyn Johnsen and brothers, Russell, John and William Olson. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, especially her beloved nieces, Carole Bjornholm, Milly (Paul) Alaimo, Marilyn Adams and Dotty Johnson.
She leaves behind her loving son and his wife, Richard and Joan Garone of Croton on Hudson. She was extremely proud of and will be greatly missed by her loving grandchildren, Daniel and his wife Chrissy, Michael, William and Erin. Just this past Christmas, she was delighted to meet her cherished new great grandson, Cooper Daniel.
Family was everything to Millie, as she spent many years taking care of her ill husband. She delighted in trips to Asbury Park, NJ and taking her son to Palisades Amusement Park. She was warm and welcoming to all she met and was overjoyed to welcome each of her grandchildren as they were born. She made each one of them feel as though they were the light of her life.
She was afraid of dogs her entire life until she met the family’s Cairn terrier, Orion. The two become instant friends in 2011 and he provided her with great joy in her remaining years.
Services will be private.
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