Obituary: Thomas Peter Millaras, 80

Byles Memorial Funeral Home

WATERFORD, CT - Thomas Peter Millaras, lovingly known as “Pogo” and Peter, was peacefully led into eternal life by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, February 28, 2020.

Peter was born December 26, 1950, the son of Helen and Peter Millaras. He grew up in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, graduated from St. Bernard High School and then went on to graduate from the College of the Holy Cross. Upon graduation, he received the commission of Ensign in the U.S. Navy and later was promoted to Lieutenant. His early experiences of saltwater fishing with his father and his love of scuba diving made him the optimal candidate to become a U.S. Navy diving officer. He took true pride in being a team member of the San Diego based U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program which trained bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions for military operations.

Additionally, he held key positions within the U.S. Navy Experimental Diving Unit in Panama City, Florida. As a civillian Peter owned and managed real estate properties in Panama City, Florida and New London, Connecticut. Pogo was a generous, kind hearted, loving man who lived life to the fullest. He traveled extensively, enjoyed meeting new people, and treasured gathering with friends and family. He will be deeply missed.

Peter is survived by his sister Andrea Millaras Deedy, niece Taylor Deedy, and loving life partner Mary Nary; he was predeceased by his parents Helen and Peter Millaras.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM , Tuesday March 10th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Quaker Hill. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. There are no calling hours. Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, CT 06320 is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Homes for Heroes, 3000 Whitney Avenue, Suite 233, Hamden, Connecticut 06518 or Samaritan's Purse: Operation Heal our Patriots, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook , to share a memory or for directions.
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