BORN

1923

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes

125 W Old Country Road

Hicksville, New York

Charles Millner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Millner, Charles Joseph (Charlie) went to the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was born on September 22, 1923 in Long Island City, NY. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Marion, his brother William (Dorothy), his children Donna (Vincent) Amato, Glenn (Lori), Ruth (John) Mahnken, Gary (Eve), as well as 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. To him, family was everything. Charlie served his country as a Pharmacist mate ("Doc") during World War II in the Pacific. He was a police sergeant for the Port Authority of NY and NJ and later became operations Supervisor at LaGuardia Airport. Charlie was a pioneer of youth ice hockey on Long Island, leading both locally and at the state level. At 84, he wrote a book entitled Torpedo Boat Odyssey. He was an ardent fisherman and part-time commercial lobsterman. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner funeral home, 125 W. Old Country Rd. Hicksville on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Religious Service Wednesday 8PM in the FH. Military Honors Wednesday 8:30PM . Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Princeton Congregational Church, PO Box 429Princeton, Maine 04668.

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December 11, 2016

Met Charlie & Marion 8 years ago on our trip to Madeleine Islands in the gulf of St Lawrence. They were celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Over the years, we have visited their cottage in Maine & gone fishing with him. Also he came lobster fishing in Nova Scotia with me. He was a truly remarkable man, strong in his faith & very intelligent. We are sure he will be missed by all who knew him. He will be in our hearts forever. Yours truly, Amos & Clara d'Entremont, West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada

November 29, 2016

A great inspiration as a leader of youth hockey in the Metro-New York area and a great president of the Long Island Hockey League. May he Rest in Peace.
George Leonard former LIHL Secretary & Governor

November 29, 2016

Karen Braxton (Mahnken)

So often people tell me that my family is incredible. That they see how close we all are. All of the credit goes to my Grandparents. They were an example of love that the rest of us followed. My Grandfather truly loved nothing more than his family. What a great thing it was to be be loved unconditionally, we are so fortunate.

I have many great memories of him but my favorite memories are of the scavenger hunts he used to send us on in Maine. It was after dinner usually and he would make a list of things we needed to collect; an Eagles feather, a rubber band rock, a cattail reed. We would run through the polka dot trail and down to the shoreline searching. Obviously in some ways this was a genius way to keep the kids busy while the adults talked but the best part was that when we got back he would sit with us. He would spend genuine time holding us, asking us questions and making us laugh.

He was always hands on and engaged in my life. He was my biggest fan on the basketball court, he was so proud of me for becoming a teacher, he Encouraged me in moving to North Carolina. He really wanted the best for me.

I will miss him so much but I know he is in a better place. He is with my sister and many other loved ones who have left us. I love you Grandpa and thank you for all that you've given me.

November 29, 2016

Alice McKay Collins

Married my twin sister after he first set eyes on her on the lunch line at Chase Ntl Bank when we moved from Oregon. Will miss his sense of humor and playing practical jokes on our Norwegian family and his love of his family and of course his love of fishing. The best is yet to come. Alice McKay Collins

November 29, 2016

Marion Shiprack

Warm hugs to my east coast family during this hard time. Uncle Charlie will be missed. xoxo
Marion

November 29, 2016

Sydney Lea

Dear Glenn:

I am most sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a remarkable man. I lost my own father when he was only 56, but I know that --whatever the age of one's parent-- his or her departure marks the close to a very important part of one's life. All my sympathies,

Syd Lea

November 29, 2016

Ted Isoldi

Growing up on Debora Drive as neighbors I remember the lobster traps stacked in the backyard, the old red landscaping trailer and the strong family bond in the Millner family. As an adult I remember a great visit to the Millner family Maine lake vacation home. I am sorry for your loss.

November 29, 2016

Ashley Hubner

Deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time.

November 29, 2016

The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home

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