Obituary of Pedro Mila

Pedro Mila, age 97 and longtime resident of Trumbull, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 24, 2018 with his family by his side. Born on November 14, 1920 in Santiago, Cuba, he was a son of the late Pablo and Caridad Ortega Mila. After receiving an Associate’s degree in Cuba, he came to the United States, where he worked as a machinist with American Chain and Cable for many years. An exceptional dancer, Pedro was an active member of the Trumbull Senior Center, where he would show off his skills at many of their dances. He was a well-travelled man who went to many locations across the globe. Pedro enjoyed being the center of attention, and there was rarely a photo opportunity that he missed. He was a loving father, companion, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Pedro is survived by his son, Peter Mila and his companion Alison Goveia of Trumbull, and Nora Shea his companion of over 10 years; grandchildren Erica Mila Welchman and her husband David of Stamford, CT and Jessica Mila Valle and her husband Jose of Derby, CT; two great granddaughters Elora and Luci Valle; He was predeceased by his first and second wives, Georgina Mila and Dory Biagoni Mila.

Friends may greet the family on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Family and close friends are invited by special invitation to meet directly at the St. Monica Mausoleum in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. for a graveside committal service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Trumbull Senior Center, 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull, CT 06611. Please address memo section of check “memorial gift donation”.