William George Milliere

George Milliere, 81, a long-time Sylvania Firefighter, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at the Ebeid Hospice, Inpatient Unit.  George was a 19-year Volunteer Firefighter with the Sylvania Township Fire Department. He served concurrently for 8 years with the Ottawa Hills Fire Department, and transferred to the Sylvania Department where he retired after 17 years of paid service. During his tenure, George was proud to have worked in all the Department’s Stations. He also owned and operated, along with his wife, for more than 40 years, George Milliere Painting. When George wasn’t working he stayed fit riding his bike. He enjoyed Quarter Midget Racing boating, and visiting the casino.  George is survived by his loving wife of more than 56 years, Judy (Judd) Milliere; daughters Anne (Jim) Valerio, Amy (Mike Pettit) Milliere, and Abby (Andy) Blakely; son Andy (Paulette) Milliere; grandchildren Hans, Chad, Drew (Nicole), Jordan, Alex, Andrew, Autumn, Jeffery, Jillian, and Austin; great-grandson Tate. He was preceded in death by his grandson Cameron Milliere.   Family and friends are invited to a gathering at the Sylvania Moose Lodge, Friday, December 1st. from 5 – 8 PM.   George’s family would like to thank the staff at the Ebeid Hospice Residence for their loving care and support during this difficult time.   In lieu of flowers, tributes to the family would be appreciated.   Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com