Millie Fontanella

12/24/2017

Millie Fontanella passed away on Christmas Eve. Coincidentally, that was her favorite night of the year. Millie has lived in Skaneateles for the past 60 years. In 1969 she began employment at SCS. Millie thoroughly enjoyed her work, and it was there that she met her lifelong friend, Betty Edmunds. Upon retirement, Millie and Vic split their time living in both Skaneateles and Florida for twenty years. At 92 years of age, Millie was very independent and chose to remain in her beloved home. She was grateful for the many friends who would often drop by to visit with her. In many ways Millie was an extended “Mother” to all. Millie is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Bates (John Martin) of Northbridge, MA and Patti (Lance) Burghardt of Skaneateles, NY. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Victor. Services are private. Millie loved her grand dog, Coogan; therefore any donations can be made to Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY 41 York St. Auburn, NY 13021.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

23 Comments

Pamela LaVarnway

12/27/2017 10:21:18 am

So sorry for your family's loss. Millie was a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. She will be missed by many.

Kathy Russell

12/27/2017 03:28:56 pm

To Millie's Family,
Many fond memories working with Millie @ SCS. We wish time spent with those we love could last forever and in our hearts it will. With sympathy in your loss.

Bet Cotter

12/27/2017 03:43:37 pm

Lorraine, I am sorry. We are never ready to lose our moms. I am thinking of you and your family.

Lorraine Bates

12/29/2017 07:23:29 am

Thank you so much Bet. You are so right about our Moms.
Lorraine

Kirk and Heather Edmunds

12/27/2017 05:17:34 pm

Sweet lady...rest peacefully. Our sincere and utmost condolences to the family and our dear mom Betty. Millie is and always will be in our hearts. So many laughs were shared and a million memories. We wonder what her and Vic are doing right now? We are thinking they are laughing at all of us over a couple of Manhattans! She will be missed so much...take care of her Victor!

Barbara Schardt

12/29/2017 02:41:41 pm

Millie touched our hearts in so many ways!! One feisty lady who made us laugh and appreciate how special life is! She was an inspiration to us all...I could never keep up with her! Knowing that she was with her Victor on Christmas lessened the pain of losing her. She will forever be remembered and loved!

Terri and David Holmes

12/29/2017 03:42:17 pm

Patti, Lorraine and Lance,
We were saddened to hear of Millie's passing. Terri and I have such great memories of Millie and Vic. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Dries

12/30/2017 04:31:08 am

Lorraine and Patty
So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Duke, Mary & Jim Snyder

Nancy & Andy Rindfleisch

12/30/2017 05:37:47 am

Patti & Lance

So many memories coming back of wonderful times on Skaneateles Lake with Sheryl, Harry, Vic & Millie. We can only imagine the great times they are having in Heaven together forever. Our sincere condolences for your loss. Millie was my "go to" all thru high school. It was always a comfort knowing she and Betty were in the office. They don't make them like that anymore. RIP

Renee link

12/30/2017 06:38:01 am

Dear Fontanella family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the lost of what sounds like a beautiful woman. Life never prepares us for such lost! But I wanted to share something that has brought me hope thru such times. It's found in the Bible at 1 Cor 15:26 were it says the God of all comfort will bring a end to death forever! It also holds a another comforting promise at Rev. 21:4 when we will be reunited with all our loved ones again under peaceful conditions. I hope these thoughts bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

Linda mccarthy

12/30/2017 08:16:39 am

Millie was a class act. She always looked so put together, both on the inside and out.I met her in the 80s when teaching at Skaneateles High School. Millie and her best friend Betty brightened everyone's day as they entered the school office. After that I became friends with her daughter Patti and was fortunate to know her as a friend and the entertainment at a party. Her enthusiam,sense of humor,and genuine love of life and family was an inspiration. Victor welcomed her home on her favorite night. She will be missed but never forgotten

Patti Burghardt

12/30/2017 04:19:43 pm

Thank you all for such kind words about our mother.

marcia lehman ( Lyons)

12/31/2017 06:48:36 am

Although I had not seen your Mother in many years, I have fond memories of her. She always made us feel welcome and part of your family. She had a beautiful smile and sense of style. I am sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in those great memories of her.

anne williams

12/31/2017 07:02:24 am

Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace and comfort knowing Millie is with Vic.
Mama Millie was a second mother to me. One of my fondest memories was going on vacation with them. We stopped for food and I asked Millie is I could have dessert first. She replied Yes. What a treat for me. We did not have dessert at my house.
Millie never let me forget when I needed a haircut or had one drink too many at four thirsty!!! I will miss you forever.

Betsy Hoeft

12/31/2017 07:12:00 am

I am deeply saddened by the news of Millie passing. Millie was such a sweet person and I have so many special memories of Millie and Vic while growing up and visiting them in Skaneateles. It was always so much fun to go over to their house and see the new “jokes” they had to share and all the laughs we all had together. The best one that I remember is the apron with the “surprise” underneath.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Barbara and Sam Bajza

12/31/2017 01:12:11 pm

It was such a shock to hear that your Mom passed away Christmas Eve. The world has lost a beautiful lady. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Steve Williams

12/31/2017 07:24:25 pm

My deepest sympathies go out to you Patti, Lance, Lorraine, Betty, family and friends who loved Millie so much. As many did, I considered Millie a member of the family and felt loved unconditionally like a part of hers. She was an amazing person who lived an inspiring life. Her passing leaves a void I can only attempt to fill with the comfort she and Vic are together and with all the wonderful memories she shared. Her comforting, “Oh, I know dear” when something didn’t go your way; her, “Oh, my baby” when hugging to say hello; her joyous yet slightly exasperated laugh in response to one of Vic’s classic jokes or props; the way, after dinner, no one would dare bring their plate into the kitchen because even at 90+ years, she wanted to take care of you, and did; her smile; her compassion; her love.
Millie and Vic, I love you both so much. Because of you, I will carry with me forever the most wonderful memories. Thank you.

Patti Burghardt

12/31/2017 07:48:17 pm

Steven, thank you. In Momma Millie's eyes, you were the grandson that she never had. She loved you. So glad that you enhanced her life.

Gail Sullivan

1/2/2018 04:04:32 am

Millie gave great guidance to me and others who came into her office at school: "Don't let the meanies get you."
Always smiling, she had a wonderful sense of humor and balance, both of which she quietly shared from her desk. She and her best friend, Betty, my cousin, steered the high school through the 70s and 80s with wisdom and kindness that went way beyond their official pay grade. I was so lucky to have them as my colleague when I was new at school.
Hope Millie is with Vic on the 9th hole in heaven. Love, Gail

Robinsons'

1/3/2018 05:36:42 pm

Dear Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

We have found much comfort in the bible's promises. It guarantees a new earth where sickness, pain, and death will be gone forever. (Revelation 21:1-5)

It also promises that there will be a "resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous." (John 5:28, 29)

We encourage you to get further information on the grand future our loving Creator has in store for mankind at our website: jw.org

CLG

1/22/2018 09:34:20 am

I am sorry about the loss of your loved one. The bible say, Jehovah God will provide comfort when loved ones die. Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 jw.org

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