Stamford Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Retired Chief

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Fire Department announced this week that former Chief Anthony J. Milone has died. He was 86.

Milone was born and raised in Stamford, and attended J.M. Wright Technical School for carpentry, the SFD said.

He eventually became a Stamford firefighter and was appointed chief in 1998. Milone retired in July of 2000 after 33 years of service.

"His love for firefighting and his brothers in the department were something that always made Anthony beam with pride," the SFD said. "He was held in high regard for his leadership and dedication within the fire department."

Milone, who lived in Stamford for more than 60 years, was married to Marguerette for 64 years.

"They cherished each other and went on to build a fairytale life together. They raised three sons and achieved all their dreams together. Anthony loved a night out with friends, a round of golf, and working in his yard," the SFD said.

In retirement, Milone lived in Arizona for more than two decades in a home he designed under the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction.

In 2021, Milone returned to Connecticut to enjoy the East Coast breeze and be with his family, the SFD said.

A Celebration of Life funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Church in Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Milone's name to Stamford Firefighters Local 786 Burn Foundation.

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