Edwin Dale Greeves

Edwin Dale Greeves of Milford, Pa., passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose, N.Y. He was 72.

Son of the late Edwin Thomas and Genevieve (Austra) Greeves, he was born April 23, 1947, in Jersey City, N.J. Dale married Patricia (Fean) Greeves on May 11, 1974, in Milford.

Dale was a graduate of Delaware Valley High School Class of 1965 and Paul Smith College, earning an associates degree in forestry. He was a self-employed mason contractor and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. While serving our country, Dale was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, M14 Expert, M16 Expert, M60 Marksman, and numerous other commendations. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Milford, Pa., Matamoras Rod and Gun Club, Matamoras, Pa., and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; daughter, Shannon Vicchiariello and her husband, Jason, of Port Jervis, N.Y.; son, Andrew Greeves of Milford, Pa.; his best buddy, his grandson Connor of Port Jervis; his sister, Debra Stephano and her husband, Robert, of Fort Myers, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Robert “Bo” Fean and his wife, Linda, of Sarasota, Fla., Scott Fean of Milford; Greg Fean and his wife, Paige, of Matamoras; nephews, Shaun, Ryan, and Aidan Fean; nieces, Brittany and Lexi Fean; great-nephews, Tyler and Dylan Fean; and special friends that are family, Tom and Jill Vicchiariello, Matt and Trevor.

He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Greeves; and his sister -in-law, Maureen Fean.

Dale was happiest when he was surrounded by his family. He loved family trips to the Outer Banks and enjoyed any excuse for a family party. He never missed an opportunity to cheer on all of the kids. He loved being in the outdoors, whether hunting or fishing, and was an avid reader. He had the deepest love for his country and was a true patriot. In challenging times, he was sure to remind us that “tough times never last, but tough people do.” He was loved by many and will be missed so much.

Friends may call at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Milford, on Friday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pa., with Military Honors.

Memorial donations may be made to the Vietnam Veteran’s of America (vva.org) or Pike County Public Library (pikecountypubliclibrary.com).