Milton Edward Foskey's Obituary
Milton Edward Foskey, age 91 of Seaford, DE passed away at home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1931, in Seaford, DE, son of the late Harry F. and Annie E. (Mitchell) Foskey.
Mr. Foskey was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Navy. During his service to country, he was a machinist on the Destroyer USS Carpenter. Following his military service, Mr. Foskey worked for DuPont as a master mechanic, retiring after 41 dedicated years. He spent his entire life in Seaford, DE, the place he loved the most. In 1968, Mr. Foskey married the love of his life, Carolyn Mills, and together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage.
He was a man of faith, attending the Church of God in Seaford and Bridgeville, as well as Epworth Fellowship Church in Laurel, DE. Mr. Foskey enjoyed traveling locally, was an avid NASCAR fan and he could often be found working on cars. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Foskey was preceded in death by his son, Michael Foskey, Sr.; and 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Foskey; his son, John Foskey; his daughter, Amy Vasey; his grandchildren: Michael Foskey, Jr., Rhonda Bailey, John Foskey, Jr., James Foskey, Theresa Hindsley, Jackson Vasey, and Katelyn Lanman; and 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Foskey's memory to Neurofibromatosis Society of Nemours, https://www.nemours.org/givingtonemours.html.
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